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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 home for two days if you have vomiting and diarrhoea, and use NHS 111 online unless it’s an emergency.”
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A teenager competing in this month’s Commonwealth Games has praised a surgeon at St George’s Hospital for saving her sporting career, after her dream was threatened by a devastating injury. Judo champion Frema Agyei feared her competing days were over, after a torn ligament led to further issues. The 17-year-old …
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St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has today announced the appointment of Chinyama Okunuga as Managing Director at Epsom and St Helier, and Tracy Luckett as new Group Chief Nursing Officer. Chinyama Okunuga is joining as Managing Director at Epsom and St Helier, and Tracy …
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This week saw the publication of Donna Ockenden’s report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals – the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history, with around 2,500 cases investigated. Michelle Cudjoe, Group Chief Midwifery Officer, said: “This report is deeply distressing, and our thoughts are with the families whose lives have …
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We are in the early stages of planning for the temporary relocation of services from the Women’s Health block at St Helier Hospital from spring 2027. While the building is currently safe to use, specialist advice has identified that the ageing pipework serving the block will need to be replaced. …
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As hundreds of thousands of tennis fans head to Wimbledon for the iconic tournament from Monday, the Chief Nurse at nearby St George’s Hospital in Tooting has warned that it may increase demand for emergency services and is urging people to stay safe in the sun. While London will be …
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