New Beginnings in pictures

| Updated 3 May 2019

Teaching, Training, Honours & Research

| Updated 29 Dec 2023

The audiology & audiovestibular medicine teams are actively involved in teaching and training the future generation of clinical staff. Our medical consultants have strong links with the associated medical school. Being a University Teaching Hospital, we have medical students who regularly attend to gain exclusive insight and training in an …
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Visitor’s Information

| Updated 23 Feb 2022

Services are offered for the boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton and any other borough for whom we receive referral for specialist advice.  Appointments are offered at Lanesborough Wing, St George’s Hospital (adults) or Lanesborough Wing, Trevor Howell Ward, St George’s Hospital (children). If you are already under the care of St George’s …
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Lost Hearing Aids

| Updated 18 Apr 2023

If you lose your NHS hearing aid(s), there will be a lost aid charge. The charge is £75 for one hearing aid and £100 for two. There are some exceptions to payment: Hospital In-Patients or those in a Care Home (may be chargeable to the hospital /care home) Patients not …
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Myasthenia clinic

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 11 Aug 2023 | Tags: myasthenia neurology neuromuscular

The myasthenia clinic at St. George’s Hospital looks after patients with myasthenia gravis, an auto-immune condition that causes muscle weakness, including problems with speech, swallowing, vision, and can affect breathing. We work closely with the neurophysiology department and have access to a neurology day care admissions unit for ambulatory care, …
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Homebirth

| Updated 4 May 2022

The Rainbow Team The Rainbow Team consists of four midwives committed to supporting your choice of birth place. Homebirth is most appropriate and encouraged if you have no medical conditions and have an uncomplicated pregnancy. All areas of Wandsworth and parts of Merton are covered by our team. If you …
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IDDSI Fluid Levels & Information

| Updated 26 May 2020

4 – Extremely Thick 3 – Moderately Thick 2 – Mildly Thick 1 – Slightly Thick 0 – Thin   Level 4 – Extremely Thick What is an extremely thick fluid? It is a fluid which: Cannot be drunk from a cup Cannot be sucked through a straw Shows some …
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IDDSI Diet Levels & Information

| Updated 26 May 2020

7 – Regular 7* – Regular Easy Chew 6 – Soft and Bite Sized 5 – Minced and Moist 4 – Pureed 3 – Liquidised Transitional Foods   Level 7 – Regular What is a Regular diet? It is a diet which: Normal, everyday foods of various textures that are …
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Pelvic and Acetabular Tertiary Referral Service

| Updated 9 Jun 2020

Welcome to the Pelvic and Acetabular Tertiary Referral Service at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a tertiary referral centre for patients with Pelvic and Acetabular injuries and conditions St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the designated Major Trauma …
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Additional Resources

| Updated 28 Mar 2019

The National Deaf Children Society (NDCS) has a wide range of leaflets and information on childhood hearing impairment, including advice on education, benefits and support, additional disabilities, and different causes of hearing loss. More information and links to their leaflets is available on their website www.ndcs.org.uk which is free to …
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