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Health leaders urge people to follow 5 hacks for a safer Christmas and New Year
News & events | 24 Dec 2024
With the NHS facing extreme pressures in the run-up to Christmas, health leaders are pleading with people to take simple actions such as stocking up on any medications they need over the festive period. A spike in patients with flu and other winter illnesses has placed additional demand on hospital …
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Betfair owner names prize-winning racehorse after nurse who cared for him following Boxing Day heart attack
News & events | 23 Dec 2024
A nurse at St George’s Hospital has had a prize-winning racehorse named after her by a grateful patient who she cared for, following a heart attack at Christmas. Businessman and Betfair co-founder Andrew Black said he wanted to show Coronary Care Unit Manager Breege Skeffington how much she helped him …
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Where to get medical help and how to stay safe and well this winter
News & events | 19 Dec 2024
Emergency Departments (A&E) Our emergency departments, often commonly known as “A&E, are for life-threatening situations only. Always call 999 or visit A&E if it’s an emergency. By using the alternatives listed below for non-emergency medical help, you are helping us to focus on those patients who need emergency care. NHS …
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Standing ovation for emergency care teams that see patients every 90 seconds
News & events | 17 Dec 2024
Emergency care teams that see patients every 90 seconds received a standing ovation, alongside hospital cleaners and security staff, at an NHS awards show hosted by Myleene Klass. The awards celebrated the care and contribution of 17,000 healthcare workers across St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health …
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‘Please don’t ruin your Christmas like I did – Get your flu jab’
News & events | 16 Dec 2024
Jacqueline Totterdell, Group CEO of St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group, has written an opinion piece for The Mirror in an appeal to eligible people to get the flu jab. “As fears of a ‘quad-demic’ – driven by a rise in flu, norovirus, Covid and …
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Choose paperless: receive your hospital letters faster with the My Care Patient Portal
News & events | 22 Nov 2024
We know that many of our patients would prefer to receive communications digitally rather than by paper. As part of our commitment to sustainability and listening to our patients, we can now support you to receive all your hospital communications digitally through the My Care Patient Portal. Starting November 26, …
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Use National Self-Care Week to improve your mental health and wellbeing for good
News & events | 19 Nov 2024
Monday marked the start of National Self-Care Week in the UK. The awareness week takes place to remind everyone of the importance of self-care for a healthier and happier life. The theme this year is ‘Mind and Body’ and Kristina Middleton, Health and Wellbeing Lead at St George’s, has shared tips …
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Opportunities to become a Governor at St George’s
News & events | 11 Nov 2024 | Tags: governance at St George's governor at St George's
An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Associate Governor (Young People) at St George’s University NHS Foundation Trust. The Associate Governor (Young People) will be mentored to learn about governance through shadowing members of the Council of Governors, develop their collaboration and public speaking skills and will also …
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Sponsors revealed as renowned football commentator voices support for awards celebrating NHS staff
News & events | 1 Nov 2024
A renowned football commentator who faced losing his voice has thrown his support behind an event celebrating the dedication of NHS staff. Martin Tyler underwent two operations at St George’s Hospital in South West London and a course of speech therapy which saved his 50-year long career. Now 79, Tyler …
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Sponsors revealed as renowned football commentator voices support for awards celebrating NHS staff
News & events | 1 Nov 2024
A renowned football commentator who faced losing his voice has thrown his support behind an event celebrating the dedication of NHS staff. Martin Tyler underwent two operations at St George’s Hospital in South West London and a course of speech therapy which saved his 50-year long career. Now 79, Tyler …
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