News and Events
St George’s develops UK first anti-reflux surgery service
Surgeons at St George’s carried out a new endoscopic treatment for acid reflux, called Stretta, for the first time in October.
20 Dec 2018
St George’s stroke team helps develop Vietnam stroke unit
Following years of collaborative working, the stroke team at St George’s has formally partnered with Phu Tho Hospital in Vietnam by signing a memorandum of understanding to help develop their stroke unit.
20 Dec 2018
St George’s celebrates 200 episodes of 24 Hours in A&E
The 200th episode of 24 Hours in A&E – the 130th episode at its home at St George’s – will be broadcast tonight (Monday 17 December) on Channel 4 at 9pm.
17 Dec 2018
Christmas comes early to the playroom thanks to Isabella and family!
Isabella Lorusso, the daughter of one of our nurses at St George’s, visited our children’s playroom to spread some festive cheer with our paediatric patients.
12 Dec 2018
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: A Job For Life…
This episode – A Job For Life – features the stories of three people filmed over 24 hours at St George’s.
10 Dec 2018
St George’s cardiac surgery service is safe, but further improvements are needed
The cardiac surgery service at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is safe, but further improvements are needed, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed in an inspection report published today (Thursday, 6 December).
6 Dec 2018
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: To have and to hold…
This episode – To have and to hold – focuses on stories of triumph in the face of adversity.
3 Dec 2018
Macmillan Cancer Support and St George’s celebrate improved cancer care in south west London
Patients and staff came together last week (22 November) to celebrate the achievements of a three-year programme to provide an excellent experience of care for people affected by cancer at St George’s Hospital. Macmillan has invested £1.7 million since 2015 to help support patients during what can be an overwhelming and …
30 Nov 2018
Maternal fetal medicine team win international award
The maternal fetal medicine team at St George’s, led by Professor Asma Khalil, won an award at the 28th World Congress of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology last month.
28 Nov 2018
Dr Ranj gets a Strictly surprise from our Play Room!
The Play Room team at St George’s, along with some of our younger patients, made Strictly Come Dancing star and St George’s doctor, Dr Ranj, his very own glitterball trophy.
28 Nov 2018
St George’s supports EU staff by paying settled status costs
St George’s announced that any member of our EU staff who applies to remain in the UK as part of the EU Settlement Scheme will be fully reimbursed the costs by the Trust.
28 Nov 2018
World surgical first for trauma and orthopaedics
Our trauma and orthopaedic team at St George’s became the first in the world to use the new Stryker T2A femoral nail equipment earlier this month.
27 Nov 2018
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Inside Out…
In this episode – Inside Out – we see 24-year-old Samuel being rushed to A&E after crashing his motorbike and being thrown into the road.
26 Nov 2018
St George’s launches films to prepare patients for surgery
People who are due to have surgery at St George’s can now watch three short films and an animation beforehand to help them prepare.
21 Nov 2018
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Mother’s Courage
This episode – Mother’s Courage – focuses on a Mother’s role in different family units.
19 Nov 2018
