Quality Policy

| Updated 8 Oct 2024

Quality Policy of the SW Thames Regional Genetics Laboratory, St. George’s Healthcare NHS Trust The SW Thames Regional Genetics Laboratory is part of the SW Thames Regional Genetics Service and provides postnatal and prenatal diagnostic, predictive and carrier testing for a range of genetic conditions by analysis of chromosomes and …
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Case Studies and Scenarios

| Updated 29 Aug 2025

Aims The case scenario’s aim to apply the information provided during the learning package to clinical practice. Please consider clinical, laboratory, ethical, social and individual factors and reflect on any areas requiring further learning, prior to commencing counselling with a patient. Important information All the case scenarios are based on …
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Education modules for healthcare professionals

| Updated 3 Oct 2024

Module 1 – Introduction to Cell-free DNA This covers the basics of non-invasive prenatal testing. This includes what cfDNA is, how it is used to screen for chromosomal aneuploidies and the recommendations of use in the NHS. Click onto the picture to play the video. Introduction to Cell-free DNA Module 2 – …
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Plastic surgery focuses on restoring form and function following injury, illness, or congenital conditions. At St George’s, our specialist team provides a comprehensive range of services, including skin cancer treatment, breast reconstruction, hand and upper limb surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures.

As a major trauma centre for south west London, we manage both planned and emergency cases, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care using the latest techniques and innovations.
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Pain Management Programme

| Updated 11 Aug 2025

The Pain Management Programme is a group based course.  It runs for three weeks with sessions 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday – 9.30 – 4.30) in person and 1 days a week (Friday 9.30 -3pm) virtually (telephone and online appointments) with breaks planned throughout the day. On each …
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Introduction session

| Updated 11 Aug 2025

Most people referred to the Chronic Pain Self Management Team (CPSMT) will first be invited to attend our Introduction Session.   Practical information The Introduction session is a two and a half hour meeting / presentation.   The session is held in a group. We invite approximately 30 people to attend …
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Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

| Updated 12 Aug 2024

The Learning Disability team supports patients with learning disabilities and their families, ensuring they receive appropriate care and assistance during their hospital visits.
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Cardio Renal Metabolic Service

| Updated 12 Mar 2026

The cardiorenal service at St Georges Hospital is an interdisciplinary service which includes members of both kidney and heart team providing care for complex, multi morbid, often elderly and frail patients with chronic kidney disease and heart disease.
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Bowel Cancer Screening – Health Promotion

| Updated 5 Mar 2026

The aim of the Health Promotion Team at St George’s Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is to spread awareness on Bowel Cancer and the Screening Test in order to improve screening uptake across South West London. We do this by engaging with communities and GP surgeries across South West London. The …
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