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Checking for structural anomalies
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 7 Jan 2026
Anomaly scan An anomaly scan is done at 21-23 weeks to check the anatomy of the baby, the baby’s growth and normal placental position. We look for normal structures in the baby’s brain, face, spine, heart, stomach, bowel, kidneys and links. If we find any structural defects we will explain …
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Emergency Department (A&E)
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Tags: a and e a&e Accident Accident & Emergency Accident and Emergency ED emergency Emergency Department
Our busy, modern Emergency Department operates 24/7, providing emergency medical care to approximately 150,000 patients annually.
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The Wheelchair Service and Rehabilitation Engineering
| Updated 14 Jan 2025
This service provides wheelchairs, buggies, pressure distributing cushions and associated special seating for people of all ages with a permanent disability affecting their ability to walk. It is an ‘open access’ service and registered clients can contact therapists for information and advice as necessary. The Wheelchair Service is based at …
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Fluoroscopy
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital | Updated 20 Nov 2014
The Video-fluoroscopy Service (VFS) is a specialist service used for assessment, diagnosis and management of swallowing in a range of client populations where the suspected condition or disease process impacts on swallow function and may result in a risk of death, pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition and psychological issues related to discomfort …
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Special seating service
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital | Updated 18 Sep 2024
The Special seating service is for clients, both children and adults, with complex postural and mobility problems who are unable to maintain their position in a standard wheelchair or buggy. What we offer: A multidisciplinary team provides assessment, prescription and manufacturing of custom made seating equipment.
Specialist spasticity management service
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, St George's Hospital | Updated 9 Mar 2026
The Specialist Spasticity Management Service (SSMS) is a specialist service offering a comprehensive team approach for the management of spasticity. The objectives of the service are to provide the client, carer and referrer with a comprehensive assessment, advice and management of spasticity to minimise the long term effects and maximise …
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Respiratory medicine
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital | Updated 5 Dec 2025
Chest medicine – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Podiatric surgery
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital | Updated 17 Oct 2025
Podiatric surgery is a specialist field of practice within the podiatry profession. Our Consultant led Podiatric Surgery department offers a range of diagnostic services and both conservative and surgical treatments for foot and ankle conditions. We work closely with colleagues in podiatry as well as doctors and other healthcare professions …
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Paediatric outpatients (QMH)
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital | Updated 17 Jan 2017
Outpatient children’s services offers a variety of paediatric medical and surgical clinics. Facilities Play area Paediatric phlebotomy On site diagnostic services (x-ray, cardiology)
Orthotics service
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, St George's Hospital | Updated 17 Mar 2025
The Orthotic Clinical Service aims to provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient orthotic service to aid movement, correct deformity and relieve discomfort. The team specialises in complex rehabilitation problems for patients with musculoskeletal, degenerative and/or neuromuscular problems; many of which utilise our large range of multidisciplinary teams.
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