Press releases
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Safety Net
This episode follows the stories of three people whose families have offered them support despite challenging circumstances. Continue reading
2 Mar 2021
St George’s Emergency Department expands HIV testing
All patients aged 16 years and over will be routinely tested for HIV when they attend St George’s Emergency Department from 1 March. Continue reading
1 Mar 2021 | Tags: Emergency Department HIV
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Field of Dreams
This episode explores fatherhood and the fundamental role a father plays in a child’s life. Continue reading
9 Feb 2021
Celebrities say ‘thank you’ to St George’s staff
From Lorraine Kelly and Susanna Reid to Ashley Roberts and Paul Hollywood, a huge number of celebrities jumped at the chance to send a special thank you message to our staff. Continue reading
8 Feb 2021
Paul da Gama appointed Chief People Officer at St George’s
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Paul da Gama as its new Chief People Officer. Paul will join the team at St George’s next year from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, where he has been Chief People Officer since 2014. Prior to joining West Herts, Paul was … Continue reading
30 Nov 2020
St George’s launches study on the impact of carbon monoxide on the brain
St George’s examines the neurological effects carbon monoxide (CO) exposure has on the brain in a new study launching in December. Continue reading
13 Nov 2020
New study analyses impact of Covid-19 on pregnant women
A study into the effect of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy has provided reassurance for pregnant women and their babies. Continue reading
3 Jul 2020
Pre-eclampsia reduced by 25% at St George’s as rate increases elsewhere
A team of fetal medicine specialists, led by Professor Basky Thilaganathan at St George’s, have successfully implemented the UK’s first pre-eclampsia screening programme resulting in the reduction of pre-eclampsia by almost 25% at St George’s as the rate elsewhere continues to increase. Continue reading
2 Jul 2020
New series of 24 Hours in A&E!
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty first series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in south west London. Continue reading
16 Jun 2020
St George’s breast screening patient urges others to get symptoms checked
A patient referred for breast screening at St George’s Hospital has urged others to continue seeking medical advice if they have breast concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading
5 Jun 2020
St George’s celebrate sixth year helipad anniversary
St George’s celebrates six years since the official launch of its helipad today (29 May 2020). Continue reading
29 May 2020
St George’s surgeon and soldier twin brother on COVID-19 front line
Twin brothers, one a surgeon the other a soldier, have joined forces on a mission to save lives at the new NHS Nightingale London hospital. Continue reading
11 Apr 2020
Heart surgery at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has today (Thursday 26 March) responded to the publication of the independent cardiac surgery mortality review commissioned by NHS Improvement. Continue reading
26 Mar 2020
St George’s becomes home of new Channel 4 documentary series ‘Baby Surgeons’
Filming for a brand new series following women experiencing complex pregnancies through to birth and beyond started last month. Continue reading
18 Feb 2020
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Count My Blessings…
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twentieth 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 – under more pressure than ever. It’s a place where stories of life, love and … Continue reading
11 Feb 2020
High success rates for emergency laparotomy
The latest annual National Emergency Laparotomy Audit shows St George’s has one of the best success rates in the country for a major, potentially life-saving operation that involves opening the abdomen in an emergency. The survival rates for patients undergoing emergency laparotomy surgery at the Trust are much improved, and … Continue reading
7 Feb 2020
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: One of the Family
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twentieth 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 – under more pressure than ever. It’s a place where stories of life, love and … Continue reading
4 Feb 2020
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Because the Night…
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twentieth 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 – under more pressure than ever. It’s a place where stories of life, love and … Continue reading
28 Jan 2020
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Live and Learn…
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twentieth 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 – under more pressure than ever. It’s a place where stories of life, love and … Continue reading
21 Jan 2020
Crafting for a cause: St George’s sewing club makes pouches for Australian wildlife!
From thousands of miles away, members of the St George’s sewing club are doing their part to help animals that have been burnt by the wildfires in Australia. As the fires keep going, more and more animals need help and it has prompted knitters, sewers and crafters from across the … Continue reading
16 Jan 2020
