111 First programme launches in our emergency department at St George’s

111 First programme launches in our emergency department at St George’s

News & events | 28 Oct 2020

St George’s is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative in our emergency department (ED) – 111 First. Patients that call NHS 111 and need to attend ED can now be allocated a time slot to attend ED for their treatment. This will apply only to patients that …
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Building works underway to improve Emergency Department at St George’s

Building works underway to improve Emergency Department at St George’s

News & events | 27 Oct 2020

This week (26 October 2020) our estates and facilities team have started building works designed to improve the experience of patients visiting our Emergency Department, and staff based there. The works will take approximately eight weeks to complete, and transform areas of the department to keep staff and patients safe, …
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“Black History Month helps me learn about the impact Black people have had on our nation.”

“Black History Month helps me learn about the impact Black people have had on our nation.”

News & events | 23 Oct 2020

October is Black History Month, and we’re asking some of our staff members to give their thoughts on the importance of the month. Biomedical Engineer Khalid Khan tells us what Black History Month means to him. Khalid Khan I’m a Biomedical Engineer at Queen Mary’s Hospital. I started working at …
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London’s NHS celebrates inspiring Black Londoners

London’s NHS celebrates inspiring Black Londoners

News & events | 22 Oct 2020

To mark Black History Month, the NHS in London has today revealed 36 individuals to be ‘the faces’ of NHS Trusts in the capital. These inspiring people were nominated by Trust staff and all have a connection with the Trust or its local community. Their stories have been added to …
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‘I broke both my wrists cycling, but I’ll get back on my bike thanks to St George’s’

News & events | 21 Oct 2020

Even in a pandemic, the NHS is here to treat much more than Covid-19. Emergency care for patients has not stopped, and that’s something Simon Hawkes understands after his first trip to an emergency department with two broken wrists.
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Joint public statement regarding Justin Nowell, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at the Trust

News & events | 21 Oct 2020

On 9 August 2018, the Trust excluded Mr Nowell from his employment within the cardiac surgery unit of the Trust. The exclusion did not relate to patient safety concerns or to Mr Nowell’s skills or competence. In excluding Mr Nowell, the Trust accepts that it failed to correctly follow its …
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Wear because you care: St George’s staff launch mask campaign

News & events | 21 Oct 2020

Since July, all staff, patients and visitors have been required to wear a face mask or covering at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals, as well as at community services provided by St George’s.
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“The true heroes of this pandemic” – interview with Alfredo Benedicto, Governor

“The true heroes of this pandemic” – interview with Alfredo Benedicto, Governor

News & events | 21 Oct 2020

As part of our series of interviews with the Trust’s governors, we spoke to Alfredo Benedicto. Alfredo is one of our appointed governors, representing HealthWatch Merton. Tell us a bit about who you represent on our council of governors? “I am the appointed governor on behalf of HealthWatch Merton, an …
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Honours for two members of Team St George’s!

Honours for two members of Team St George’s!

News & events | 14 Oct 2020

Congratulations to Ella Terblanche and Amina Ibrahim who were both recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours at the weekend. Ella is Principal Dietitian for Critical Care and was recognised for her services to dietetics and in particular her work during the pandemic. Ella said: “This is a huge honour and …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Miracles…

News & events | 13 Oct 2020

The award-winning 24 Hours in A&E returns with a compilation of some of the most memorable staff and patient stories filmed at St George’s in south west London – places where life, love and loss unfold every day.
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