News

St George’s team win ”Best designed virtual service”

Our Functional Neurologic Disorder team won at the HETT Unexpected Innovation Awards. Congratulations to our Functional Neurologic Disorder team at St George’s who recently picked up an award at the Healthcare Excellence Through Technology (HETT) Innovation Awards. The team won ”Best designed virtual service” at the awards ceremony. The service …
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5 Jan 2023

Demand in our hospitals – and what to do if you need help

Our emergency departments (EDs) and hospitals are under extreme pressure right now – and we expect them to continue to be very busy over the coming months.
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5 Jan 2023

Meet some of the staff at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals who are working on Christmas Day

Many people will – deservedly – be spending Christmas Day with family and friends, opening presents, and enjoying a special dinner. But while they are doing so, nearly 3,000 staff at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be working hard to care for patients in need. Doctors, nurses, …
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23 Dec 2022

Outstanding efforts of NHS staff highlighted as Christmas approaches 

As many families settle down to open their presents, doctors, nurses, porters, cleaners and many other crucial employees at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be working hard to care for patients. 
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22 Dec 2022

Nurses’ strikes at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals, 30 April – 1 May: information for patients

Information for patients on strikes. Please continue to attend appointments unless you are contacted directly. We are always open for emergency care, if you need care that is not an emergency please contact NHS 111 or visit your local pharmacy first.
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20 Dec 2022 | Tags: Emergency Department

AFC Wimbledon spread the Christmas cheer to St George’s paediatric wards

AFC Wimbledon’s men and women’s first-team players combined with the AFC Wimbledon Foundation to deliver some early Christmas gifts to patients on our paediatric wards at St George’s  – resulting in smiles aplenty! AFC Wimbledon donates gifts to our paediatric wards every Christmas. This visit was particularly special because it …
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20 Dec 2022

Woman inspires others with world first pregnancy at St George’s

A woman with restricted growth wants to inspire others after becoming the first woman in the world with a rare, recessive condition to give birth to a healthy baby.
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13 Dec 2022

Stay safe and well during the cold weather

With temperatures set to plummet below freezing for the first time since last winter, St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group is advising people to take steps to stay warm and well. The Met Office has issued a cold weather warning for much of the country, including the South …
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7 Dec 2022

Council of Governors elections – open until 27 January

Participating in the elections is a great way to show your support for the Trust and influence how we work.
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6 Dec 2022

Scarlet fever and Group A strep

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year.
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6 Dec 2022

NHS HIV testing rollout helps Londoners get treatment at earlier stage

Over 150 people with HIV not receiving treatment have been found by the NHS in London in just six months, following the roll out of routine testing in Emergency Departments (EDs). Routine testing for blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) in all EDs across London started in …
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1 Dec 2022

St George’s keeps allergic children safe with national first emergency allergy bag scheme

A life-saving scheme providing adrenaline autoinjectors – or ‘EpiPens’ – to 140 primary and secondary schools in south London is the first of its kind in the UK.

In addition to launching the emergency bags, St George’s doctors and nurses are urging parents of children with allergies to remember to provide schools with their allergy management plan and emergency medications.
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29 Nov 2022

St George’s hosts visit from Government Minister

We recently welcomed Nick Markham CBE, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, to St George’s. Our Managing Director, Kate Slemeck, led the visit which included a tour of our Emergency Department and the Urgent Treatment Centre. The visit focused on digital innovation in …
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28 Nov 2022

Greening anaesthetics at St George’s: Phasing out Desflurane

St George’s is taking a whole host of steps to provide healthcare as sustainably as possible. This is in line with the NHS aim of having a net zero carbon footprint by 2040. One of the most recent developments has been to phase out Desflurane in theatres. Desflurane is an …
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23 Nov 2022

Homelessness Inclusion Team GP, Danielle, tells us more about her role

Hi, and thanks for talking to us. Who are you and what is your role? I’m Danielle Williams, a GP and Clinical Lead for the Homelessness Inclusion Pathway Team at St George’s. And who else is in the team at St George’s? We take a multi-disciplinary team approach (MDT). As …
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21 Nov 2022