News and Events
“I think St George’s response showed the NHS at its very best” – Interview with Dr Adil Akram, Governor
As part of our series of interviews with the Trust’s governors, we spoke with Dr Adil Akram, who represents the borough of Wandsworth. He spoke to us about his lifelong connection with St George’s as well as why he thinks local people should become members and get more involved with … Continue reading
27 Apr 2021
St George’s Day film marks pandemic response
To coincide with St George’s Day, St George’s Hospital has today released a short film marking the efforts of staff and local people over the past 12 months. You watch the film below or on our YouTube channel. Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the hospital, and the communities … Continue reading
23 Apr 2021
Baby Surgeons: Delivering Miracles – St George’s new TV series
The extraordinary work of St George’s fetal medicine, neonatal and maternity units will be in the spotlight this month, as our brand new three-part documentary series, Baby Surgeons: Delivering Miracles, starts on Channel 4. Continue reading
21 Apr 2021
New Children and Young People’s Council set up at St George’s
A new Children and Young People’s Council has been set up at St George’s Hospital to enable young patients to support each other, and provide input into hospital decisions affecting children and young people The Children and Young People’s Council met for the first time earlier this year, and is … Continue reading
20 Apr 2021
How the NHS and care services use your information
St George’s is one of many organisations working in the health and care system to improve care for patients and the public. Whenever you use a health or care service, such as attending Accident & Emergency or using Community Care services, important information about you is collected in a patient … Continue reading
19 Apr 2021
‘24 Hours in A&E: Heart Special’ wins TV Award
24 Hours in A&E has won the Best Brand-Driven Format Award at the annual International Format Awards for a special collaboration with the British Heart Foundation ’24 Hours in A&E: Heart Special’. Continue reading
16 Apr 2021
Urgent care pilot extended at Queen Mary’s Hospital
People with injuries such as burns, sprains, broken bones, cuts, bruises and wounds can continue to be seen conveniently and locally at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, as a pilot urgent care service is extended for a further six months. The service offers appointments with emergency practitioners (nurses, physiotherapists and paramedics) … Continue reading
12 Apr 2021
Tooting Health Centre: Temporary phone line fault (Thursday 8 April)
Tooting Health Centre is currently experiencing a fault with incoming and outgoing calls. Continue reading
8 Apr 2021
St George’s nurse features in CBeebies show Our Family
Vicky Morrison, one of our senior nurses and LGBTQ+ staff network co-chair, will appear with her family on the series starting 5 April. Continue reading
1 Apr 2021
“It is hard for me to express the astonishment I feel at the dedication and courage of staff” – Interview with Sandhya Drew, Governor
As part of our series of interviews with the Trust’s governors, we spoke with Sandhya Drew, who represents the rest of England constituency on our council of governors. Why did you want to become a governor? I underwent successful brain surgery in January 2016. After that I did some fundraising … Continue reading
22 Mar 2021
Daughter donates kidney to mum in transplant operation at St George’s
Jane Altneu is the first patient at St George’s to receive a kidney transplant since the hospital’s transplant programme was re-started last month. Continue reading
19 Mar 2021
Safer screening test for Down’s syndrome recommended for twin pregnancies
A study involving more than 1,000 women pregnant with twins has shown the Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) to be effective and safe in detecting Down’s syndrome. Continue reading
18 Mar 2021
One year on: Say ‘thank you’ to St George’s staff
To mark the anniversary of the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown, we would like your help in saying a big ‘thank you’ to St George’s staff for their incredible work throughout the pandemic. Continue reading
16 Mar 2021
Update on new modular operating theatres and Covid-19 vaccine hub at Queen Mary’s
In February, we announced plans to establish four new modular operating theatres on the Queen Mary’s Hospital site. The facility is being set up as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to longer waiting times for patients waiting for routine operations and procedures across south west … Continue reading
15 Mar 2021
Community midwifery hubs: Temporary phone fault (Thursday 11 March)
St George’s community midwifery hubs are currently experiencing a fault with incoming calls to numbers starting 0208 812. Continue reading
11 Mar 2021
