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Chief Executive thanks staff on National Day of Reflect to mark second anniversary of covid lockdown

Jacqueline Totterdell has reflected upon the last two years in a special video message to St George’s, Epsom and St Helier staff today on the National Day of Reflection (23 March). The National Day of Reflection marks the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK. During that …
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23 Mar 2022


One stop shop clinics for cancer speed up diagnosis for south west Londoners

Hundreds of south west Londoners are benefiting from NHS clinics that have opened to speed up diagnosis for people who do not have ‘alarm symptoms’ for a specific type of cancer. Rapid diagnostic cancer clinics – one stop shops designed to make assessments quicker – have been rolled out across …
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23 Mar 2022


London’s NHS leaders unite in showing support to staff affected by violence and aggression from patients

NHS leaders across London – including Jacqueline Totterdell, Group Chief Executive of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group – have come together to show solidarity against rising levels of violence and aggression by patients towards NHS staff and colleagues. 
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22 Mar 2022


24 Hours in A&E compilation episode: A Life’s Work

The award-winning 24 hours in A&E returns with a series of compilations featuring some of the most memorable staff and patient stories filmed since 2011 at King’s College Hospital and St George’s in South London – places where life, love and loss unfold every day. This episode features three patients …
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21 Mar 2022


New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Where there’s a will

The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty sixth series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in south west London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain – a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. It’s a …
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15 Mar 2022


Bishop James Newcome visits St George’s

St George’s was delighted to host a visit from Bishop James Newcome, the Church of England Bishop responsible for the NHS and healthcare, in March. As part of his role, Bishop James regularly speaks in the House of Lords and in public on NHS matters, and he was keen to …
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14 Mar 2022


12-year-old girl makes ‘miracle recovery’ with help of St George’s teams after car crash

Last summer 12-year-old Lily Bannister was involved in a car crash that could have led to life-changing injuries or have even been fatal. Lily was immediately rushed to St George’s emergency department (ED) by Kent, Surry and Sussex air ambulance, part of London’s major trauma system response. Lily’s mother, Kate …
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10 Mar 2022


Chief Executive Jacqueline Totterdell first to go over the edge in St George’s Hospital Charity 3 day Abseil Fundraiser

Group Chief Executive of St George’s Trust and Epsom & St Helier, Jacqueline Totterdell, will be the first Abseiler to go over the edge of the Pelican Hotel this Thursday morning in the 3 day- Abseil for St George’s Hospital Charity. Jacqueline will be leading the charge, followed by over …
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9 Mar 2022


International Women’s Day messages from hospital group leaders

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is celebrating International Women’s Day. Group Chairman Gillian Norton and Group Chief Executive Jaqueline Totterdell have shared how they want to ‘Break The Bias’, which is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. The hospital group has two …
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8 Mar 2022


New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Hope Springs Eternal

The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty sixth series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in South West London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain – a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. This episode …
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8 Mar 2022


Mum of twins launches book to raise awareness of rare condition

A mum tributes specialist doctors at St George’s for saving her identical twins’ lives in her new book which launches today (Thursday 3 March) on the second annual International TAPS Awareness Day.
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3 Mar 2022


Pregnancy screening algorithm can reduce racial disparities in baby deaths, St George’s research shows

Racial disparities in baby death rates could be significantly reduced with new pregnancy screening technology, according to research led by St George’s team.
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1 Mar 2022


New St George’s major trauma documentary airs next week for a TV first

St George’s major trauma teams will feature in a brand-new ground-breaking documentary series airing every night from Monday 28 February – Thursday 3 March on Channel 4 at 9pm in a TV first. St George’s is one of the four Major Trauma Centres in London featured in the new series, …
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25 Feb 2022


Ben and Hannah tie the knot at St George’s

Thursday 24th February was a very special day for a patient on Gordon Smith Ward at St George’s.. Ben Logan has been a patient on the ward for the past four weeks, and thanks to the support of St George’s staff, he was able to tie the knot with  the …
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24 Feb 2022


My Planned Care Patient Digital Platform provides you with access to the latest wait times for St George’s procedures

St George’s and Epson St Helier Hospital Group is here for you and we are doing our best to get you the care you need as soon as possible. While you are waiting for a hospital appointment, we wanted to let you know that there is more support available to …
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22 Feb 2022