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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St George’s nurse in Black History Month documentary

News & events | 9 Oct 2020

We were so proud to see Charmaine Case, Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist, feature in a new ITV documentary this week to mark Black History Month. Presented by Alison Hammond, the programme shines a light on influential black figures from British history. Charmaine, who is also the secretary of The …
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Local film-makers show amazing work of Douglas Bader Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital

News & events | 9 Oct 2020

The work of the Douglas Bader Unit at Queen Mary’s has been captured in a new short film created by two local men, advertising writer Simon Bere and corporate film maker Paul Lucas.
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“It’s about taking the extra step to recognise what we don’t see every day”.

News & events | 8 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. Karis Quaye I am one of the new matrons in our emergency department (ED) here at St George’s. I’ve been in the role around four months and …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: The Show Must Go On…

News & events | 7 Oct 2020

74-year-old Barbara is rushed to St Georges with a dangerously high heart rate having become dizzy whilst out shopping. 79-year-old John is brought to resus with a suspected stroke. Meanwhile over in the Urgent Care Centre, 61-year-old Suzy has come to A&E after being bitten on the hand by a dog.

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“They will keep you safe” – patient’s message to others as routine operations restart

News & events | 2 Oct 2020

Following his recent knee replacement, patient Tony Edmonds is reassuring other St George’s patients who are due to have a planned operation or procedure.
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“Black History Month is about celebrating the often forgotten stories”.

News & events | 1 Oct 2020

St George’s midwife Adebola Aroboto tells us what Black History Month means to her.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Ever Decreasing Circles…

News & events | 30 Sep 2020

54-year-old James is rushed to St George’s after a head-on car crash which leaves him with the threat of life changing injuries. 88-year-old Margret has fallen at her care home and in the waiting room, two much younger patients have two very different injuries.
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Trust staff to celebrate Black History Month

News & events | 29 Sep 2020

October is Black History Month, and staff across the Trust will be celebrating the occasion with a range of activities. Our theme this year is to recognise and raise awareness of Black history and culture. This is inspired by a quote from Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon …
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“The team are looking to continuously improve and it’s our role as governors to support them.” – Interview with Nasir Akhtar, Governor

News & events | 28 Sep 2020

As part of our series of interviews with the Trust’s governors, we spoke with Nasir Akhtar. Nasir represents the borough of Merton and was elected in January 2020. Why were you interested in becoming a governor?  “I was interested in the role as I have been using the Trust services …
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