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New report outlines top ten research priorities to improve outpatient services
News & events | 9 Apr 2024
Everyone has experienced an outpatient appointment at some point in their life, either as a patient or as a carer for a relative. Most of us have first-hand experience of trying to book an appointment to see a GP, receiving appointment letters, needing to reschedule appointments, attending hospital appointments and …
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Easter weekend not looking so sweet for pressured hospitals
News & events | 28 Mar 2024
Members of the public are being urged to use NHS services wisely over the Easter bank holiday weekend – as stretched emergency departments continue to see winter-level pressures. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is very busy and experiencing high demand. On Monday more than …
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Dedicated worker wins Renal Nurse of the year 2024 award
News & events | 26 Mar 2024
A dedicated nurse at St George’s has been named as the Renal Nurse of the year. Maria Fernandez, who is the Lead Nurse for renal transplant services, won the coveted title last Friday at the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2024. The judges were inundated with nominations and were impressed …
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Our response to NHS England’s decision on the future of children’s cancer services
News & events | 14 Mar 2024
A decision on the future location of children’s cancer care in the region has been announced – with services set to be moved from St George’s.
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Maternity Perinatal Symposium 2024: Robson Ten Group Classification System
News & events | 12 Mar 2024
Join our Perinatal and Fetal Monitoring Group at St George’s for their biannual symposium to encourage open conversation and sharing best practice. The events focus on topical, cutting edge, ethical and controversial aspects of perinatology with each event being hosted by a different panel of special guests. Join us on …
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One-of-a-kind virtual-reality therapy aids major-trauma patients
News & events | 12 Mar 2024
Trauma patients with rib fractures, serious leg injuries and amputations are using virtual reality headsets during physio sessions to boost their recovery. St George’s Hospital – the major trauma centre for South West London and Surrey – has been offering seriously-injured patients the chance to trial the technology as part …
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‘Severe disruption’ warning ahead of junior doctors’ strikes
News & events | 22 Feb 2024
A fresh wave of junior doctors’ strikes will hit NHS services this weekend – less than a week after a trio of emergency departments saw one of their busiest days this winter. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is warning of severe disruption when the …
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Strike action during February: Information for patients
News & events | 16 Feb 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that junior doctors will take part in strike action from 7am on 24 February 2024 until 11.59pm on 28 February. The strike action will impact services at St George’s Hospital in Tooting and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton. This means that some planned …
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‘Incredible’ medics ‘gift another life’ to patient after two cardiac arrests
News & events | 15 Feb 2024
A St George’s patient who was ‘gifted another life’ after having two cardiac arrests has praised ‘incredible’ medics. Sue Whitham, 62, was placed in a medically-induced coma for several weeks after being rushed to hospital in an ambulance. She has now recovered and has thanked the team at St George’s …
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Leukaemia survivor eases back into normal life after cancer journey
News & events | 15 Feb 2024
Little Jackson Hall finished his cancer treatment 10 months ago – marking the end of an almost life-long journey. He was treated by an “amazing team” at St George’s Hospital after being diagnosed with leukaemia in February 2020 at the age of two. His mum Sam said: “Everyone has been …
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