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Rapper Dave helps elderly patients discharged from St George’s Hospital
Rapper Dave aka Santan Dave has helped fund a new scheme that helps elderly patients discharged from St George’s Hospital. Free packs filled with essential items such as toiletries, tea, coffee and comforting items such as non-slip socks will be given to the patients to help them settle back into …
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12 Feb 2025
Norovirus advice as diarrhoea and vomiting bug shuts three hospital wards
Three wards at St George’s Hospital in Tooting have been closed due to an outbreak of the vomiting bug norovirus. To help reduce the risk of the infection spreading, some bays or wards will be closed to admissions and transfers – to protect new patients from being exposed to the …
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7 Feb 2025
Boy, 7, thrives at school after spending almost half his life having cancer treatment
Five years ago this month, Jackson Hall was diagnosed with leukaemia. He was two years old in February 2020, when his parents Sam and Shaun Hall noticed a rash that wouldn’t go away. Concerned, they took him to St Helier Hospital where blood tests were taken – further testing revealed …
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4 Feb 2025
Sir Mark Lowcock KCB appointed as Chair of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Mark Lowcock KCB as Chair from 1 April 2025. Sir Mark is a committed public servant and joins gesh after a distinguished career in the UK Civil Service, where he …
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29 Jan 2025
Wandsworth Council gives green light on plans to build one of the UK’s largest kidney units
Plans to transform renal care in south west London and Surrey are one step closer to becoming reality as Wandsworth Council has now approved plans to build a new kidney facility at St George’s Hospital. The plans will bring together specialist inpatient kidney care from across St Helier Hospital in …
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15 Jan 2025
Latest statement on winter pressures as NHS sees busiest year ever for emergency services
Nicola Shopland, Site Chief Nurse at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Help us wage war on winter — our hospitals are facing a barrage of winter viruses including flu, and our emergency departments are feeling the strain. “We need your help — get your flu vaccine, stay at …
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9 Jan 2025
Health chief warns of common mistake people make as hospitals brace for cold weather spike
Hospitals across London and Surrey are bracing for the impact of this weekend’s cold snap on emergency services. With the Met Office predicting sub-zero temperatures and snow, St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) are expecting demand to soar as the temperature drops. While icy conditions can cause …
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2 Jan 2025
Health leaders urge people to follow 5 hacks for a safer Christmas and New Year
With the NHS facing extreme pressures in the run-up to Christmas, health leaders are pleading with people to take simple actions such as stocking up on any medications they need over the festive period. A spike in patients with flu and other winter illnesses has placed additional demand on hospital …
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24 Dec 2024
Betfair owner names prize-winning racehorse after nurse who cared for him following Boxing Day heart attack
A nurse at St George’s Hospital has had a prize-winning racehorse named after her by a grateful patient who she cared for, following a heart attack at Christmas. Businessman and Betfair co-founder Andrew Black said he wanted to show Coronary Care Unit Manager Breege Skeffington how much she helped him …
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23 Dec 2024
Where to get medical help and how to stay safe and well this winter
Emergency Departments (A&E) Our emergency departments, often commonly known as “A&E, are for life-threatening situations only. Always call 999 or visit A&E if it’s an emergency. By using the alternatives listed below for non-emergency medical help, you are helping us to focus on those patients who need emergency care. NHS …
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19 Dec 2024
Standing ovation for emergency care teams that see patients every 90 seconds
Emergency care teams that see patients every 90 seconds received a standing ovation, alongside hospital cleaners and security staff, at an NHS awards show hosted by Myleene Klass. The awards celebrated the care and contribution of 17,000 healthcare workers across St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health …
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17 Dec 2024
‘Please don’t ruin your Christmas like I did – Get your flu jab’
Jacqueline Totterdell, Group CEO of St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group, has written an opinion piece for The Mirror in an appeal to eligible people to get the flu jab. “As fears of a ‘quad-demic’ – driven by a rise in flu, norovirus, Covid and …
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16 Dec 2024
Choose paperless: receive your hospital letters faster with the My Care Patient Portal
We know that many of our patients would prefer to receive communications digitally rather than by paper. As part of our commitment to sustainability and listening to our patients, we can now support you to receive all your hospital communications digitally through the My Care Patient Portal. Starting November 26, …
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22 Nov 2024
Use National Self-Care Week to improve your mental health and wellbeing for good
Monday marked the start of National Self-Care Week in the UK. The awareness week takes place to remind everyone of the importance of self-care for a healthier and happier life. The theme this year is ‘Mind and Body’ and Kristina Middleton, Health and Wellbeing Lead at St George’s, has shared tips …
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19 Nov 2024
Opportunities to become a Governor at St George’s
An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Associate Governor (Young People) at St George’s University NHS Foundation Trust. The Associate Governor (Young People) will be mentored to learn about governance through shadowing members of the Council of Governors, develop their collaboration and public speaking skills and will also …
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11 Nov 2024