Cancer Genetics: for Patients

| Updated 23 Jan 2024

Further information for patients If you are worried that you may be at increased risk of cancer because of your personal or family history of cancer, you should see your GP, oncologist or treating specialist. They can assess whether you are eligible for a referral to our service. In some …
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Cancer Genetics: for Health Professionals

| Updated 12 Mar 2026

Making a referral to cancer genetics Making a referral to clinical genetics is different to making a referral for genetic testing. An assessment by clinical genetics will require a formal referral to our service, as below. Genetic tests can be sent directly according to the National Genomic Test Directory. Sending …
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Rheumatology

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 29 Sep 2025

Coronavirus Information for Rheumatology Patients BSR Covid Vaccine Guidance Video – animated explainer for St George’s Hospital gout treatment Clinical Services The Centre for Rheumatology @St George’s provides secondary and tertiary referral care for local, regional and national patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. We see patients with a …
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Who’s who in Maternity theatres

| Updated 4 Jun 2019

Welcome board outside theatre – this explains who will be with you in theatre and what their role is

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 11 Nov 2025

If you lose your NHS hearing aid(s), there will be a lost aid charge. The charge is £85 for each hearing aid. 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 capable of looking after …
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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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