“It’s a great way for patients to convey what they are looking for” – Interview with Caroline Bathurst from the Wheelchair Service User Group

“It’s a great way for patients to convey what they are looking for” – Interview with Caroline Bathurst from the Wheelchair Service User Group

News & events | 11 Nov 2021

Caroline Bathurst is the Chairperson and Organiser of the Trust’s Wheelchair Service User Group. The group was established for people who are regular users of our wheelchair service, and is a way for them to have their say and get involved in shaping the way the service works. We spoke …
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St George’s Healthcare Assistant featured at COP26 exhibition on sustainability in the NHS

St George’s Healthcare Assistant featured at COP26 exhibition on sustainability in the NHS

News & events | 1 Nov 2021

A Healthcare Assistant from St George’s Hospital – the first Trust in England to introduce a carbon neutral patient menu – will be featured in the COP26 climate change conference this week.
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“Black history means so much to me” – interview with Reverend Pauline Dawkins

“Black history means so much to me” – interview with Reverend Pauline Dawkins

News & events | 25 Oct 2021

To mark Black History Month we’re asking some of our staff members to share their thoughts on what it means to them. We had a chat with Reverend Pauline Dawkins, Healthcare Chaplain at St George’s and acting Chair of our BAME staff network, to find out more about her background and …
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“I wanted to become a governor because I believe passionately in the NHS and its founding principles” – Interview with Shalu Kanal, Governor

“I wanted to become a governor because I believe passionately in the NHS and its founding principles” – Interview with Shalu Kanal, Governor

News & events | 22 Oct 2021

As part of our series of interviews getting to know the Trust’s governors, we spoke with Shalu Kanal. Shalu represents the borough of Wandsworth on our council of governors. The Trust’s governors play an important role in representing the interest of our members and the local communities we serve. If …
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Eight out of ten kidney patients support proposal for new renal unit at St George’s

Eight out of ten kidney patients support proposal for new renal unit at St George’s

News & events | 20 Oct 2021

Almost eight out of ten kidney patients across south west London and Surrey support a proposal to improve kidney care by building a new specialist unit at St George’s hospital, according to figures released today. Instead of continuing to have inpatient kidney care at St Helier and St George’s hospitals, …
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Tooting dad to cycle 700km in memory of son Leo, for St George’s Hospital

Tooting dad to cycle 700km in memory of son Leo, for St George’s Hospital

News & events | 15 Oct 2021

A Tooting dad, whose seven-month-old son Leo sadly died this year, has raised a whopping £65000 for the neonatal unit at St George’s hospital. James Kennedy, and his team of Lions, will be setting off on an epic charity cycle ride on Monday (18 October), in memory of little Leo …
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Princess Michael of Kent visits St George’s Hospital to open new Maternity Memorial Garden

Princess Michael of Kent visits St George’s Hospital to open new Maternity Memorial Garden

News & events | 15 Oct 2021

Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent officially opened a new Maternity Memorial Garden at St George’s Hospital yesterday (Thursday 14 October). The garden, which will serve as a quiet place for reflection for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, as well as a permanent memorial to those mothers …
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St George’s AHPs Day Awards 2021: Winners Announced!

St George’s AHPs Day Awards 2021: Winners Announced!

News & events | 14 Oct 2021

To celebrate National AHPs Day, today St George’s announced our AHPs Day Award winners. This aim behind this awards is to both celebrate, and shine a light, on just some of the outstanding work of AHPs within our organisation. It was a fantastic ceremony with lots of decorations, balloons and …
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St George’s celebrates Black History Month

St George’s celebrates Black History Month

News & events | 14 Oct 2021

  St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the achievements of its Black staff and hosting a series events and activities throughout October to mark Black History Month. The Trust’s Black Asian and Minority Ethnic staff network – led by Chair, Reverend Pauline Dawkins – and the hospital …
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St George’s non-emergency patient transport service moves to Epsom and St Helier

St George’s non-emergency patient transport service moves to Epsom and St Helier

News & events | 13 Oct 2021

In August we announced that St George’s and Epsom and St Helier Trusts have formed a group model  in order to provide more joined-up and consistent care for local patients. As part of this, non-emergency transport services for St George’s patients will move away from private provider HATS and will …
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