“Daddy’s Girl” is the title of tonight’s episode of ’24 Hours in A&E’

“Daddy’s Girl” is the title of tonight’s episode of ’24 Hours in A&E’

News & events | 24 Feb 2016 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 24 Hours 24 Hours A&E 24 hours in A&E 24 Hrs A&E 24 hrs in A&E blood test broken leg febrile convulsions heart attack Leukaemia severe chest pain X-ray

The next episode of the award-winning TV series “24 Hours in A&E” is back on this Wednesday, 25th February. Will you be watching with us and tweeting@StGeorgesTrust under the hashtag #24HrsAE? The kick off is at 9pm on Channel 4.
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Opening of the Charles Pumphrey Unit for cardiology elective admissions

Opening of the Charles Pumphrey Unit for cardiology elective admissions

News & events | 18 Feb 2016 | Tags: Atkinson Morley Charles Pumphrey Unit Dr Pumphrey

We are pleased to announce that today marks the opening of a new cardiology elective admissions unit called the Charles Pumphrey Unit.
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‘Diamonds for Rice’ – a patient’s story

‘Diamonds for Rice’ – a patient’s story

News & events | 15 Feb 2016

Diamonds for Rice tells the remarkable story of Eric Evans who has survived a terrorist’s bomb, a civil war, blood cancer – and two bone marrow transplants from the same young donor.
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Dr Angela Houston discusses ways that St George’s have been tackling tuberculosis.

Dr Angela Houston discusses ways that St George’s have been tackling tuberculosis.

News & events | 12 Feb 2016 | Tags: dr angela houston NICE tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a curable disease, but we need to work hard to beat it. London has been labelled the TB capital of western Europe where England has the highest number of cases of the disease. And of the people with TB in England, 4 in 10 live in London.
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Suspension of urogynaecology sub-specialty service at St George’s

Suspension of urogynaecology sub-specialty service at St George’s

News & events | 12 Feb 2016 | Tags: March 2016 Board meeting St George’s FGM clinic The Guardian Urogynaecology urogynaecology sub-specialty service

You may have seen articles in the local and national press about the suspension of the urogynaecology sub-specialty service. There have also been flyers and posters given out outside the hospital, and a march opposing the suspension was held on Saturday (6 February). The sub-speciality of urogynaecology was suspended in …
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Statement from Miles Scott on Junior Drs contract imposition

News & events | 12 Feb 2016

You may have read that I was one of 20 chief executives referenced in a letter from NHS chief negotiator Sir David Dalton to the Secretary of State regarding the Junior Drs contract negotiations. My response to the media enquires received throughout the day is as follows; “I was happy …
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It’s “Training Day” on ’24 Hours in A&E’

It’s “Training Day” on ’24 Hours in A&E’

News & events | 12 Feb 2016 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 24 Hours 24 Hours A&E 24 hours in A&E 24 Hrs A&E 24 hrs in A&E

The next episode (18) of the award-winning medical documentary “24 Hours in A&E” is nearly here! It’s due to be aired on Wednesday, 17 February, at 9pm on Channel 4.
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Hyper Acute Stroke Unit receives an ‘A’ grade in the recent national stroke audit for quality of care

Hyper Acute Stroke Unit receives an ‘A’ grade in the recent national stroke audit for quality of care

News & events | 11 Feb 2016 | Tags: CT scan HASU hyper-acute stroke unit SSNAP SSNAP (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme TIA Transient Ischaemic Attack

St George’s continues to focus on improving the care for patients with stroke. In the latest published SSNAP (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme) quarterly report, the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) is now rated an A grade.
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“Till Death Do Us Part” is what the next episode of ’24 Hours in A&E’ is all about

“Till Death Do Us Part” is what the next episode of ’24 Hours in A&E’ is all about

News & events | 9 Feb 2016 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 24 Hours 24 Hours A&E 24 hours in A&E 24 Hrs A&E 24 hrs in A&E

Are you excited about the next episode (no 17) of the ’24 Hours in A&E’ as much as we are? The show is back with a bang is on Wednesday, 10th of February on Channel 4 at 9pm. Follow @StGeorgesTrust on Twitter for a countdown and live updates, but most importantly comment while you watch under #24HrsAE.
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Patient services on Wednesday 10th February 2016

News & events | 5 Feb 2016

The Department of Health continued their negotiations with junior doctors but these talks broke down on Monday 4 January 2016 and the BMA confirmed industrial action by junior doctors on the following day: 08:00 to 17:00 Wednesday 10 February (full walk-out)
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