Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘Forget Me Not’

Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘Forget Me Not’

News & events | 2 Aug 2017 | Tags: 24 hours in A&E a&e ED emergency Emergency Department trauma

The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a thirteenth series following patients treated in the same 24 hour period at St George’s. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain.  It’s a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. 47 year old head teacher Emma arrives …
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New mum Mala welcomes healthy twins after world first twin growth chart

New mum Mala welcomes healthy twins after world first twin growth chart

News & events | 31 Jul 2017 | Tags: growth charts Maternity newborn obstetrician pregnancy Tamba twins world first

Mala Vast Dhuri gave birth to identical twin boys at St George’s last week after becoming the world’s first expectant mum to be scanned using twin pregnancy growth charts.
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St George’s pharmacy team reports lowest discharge medication turnaround times of any teaching Trust

St George’s pharmacy team reports lowest discharge medication turnaround times of any teaching Trust

News & events | 28 Jul 2017

Our Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation department provides a wide range of specialist pharmaceutical and clinical services across St George’s and Queen Mary’s hospitals. The team is responsible for direct, patient-facing clinical pharmacy services and advising patients about how best to manage their medicines, as well as working with staff across …
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Prudential RideLondon: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July

Prudential RideLondon: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July

News & events | 28 Jul 2017

If you are travelling to St George’s or Queen Mary’s hospitals this weekend, your journey may be affected so please plan ahead. Prudential RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling, with more than 100,000 cyclists expected to participate during the weekend of 28 to 30 July. On Saturday 29 …
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GMC trainee survey gives two of our teams top marks

GMC trainee survey gives two of our teams top marks

News & events | 27 Jul 2017

The results of a survey of General Medical Council trainee doctors has revealed some positive result for St George’s, with two units in particular praised for the way they help trainee doctors learn and develop. Both our Neonatal Unit (NNU) and neurology team had some excellent feedback from their trainee …
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Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘Broken Heart’

Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘Broken Heart’

News & events | 26 Jul 2017 | Tags: 24 hours in A&E a&e ED emergency Emergency Department trauma

The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a thirteenth series following patients treated in the same 24 hour period at St George’s in south west London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain.  It’s a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. This episode follows …
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Oldest implant patient hears family again

Oldest implant patient hears family again

News & events | 24 Jul 2017 | Tags: cochlear implant ENT world's oldest implant patient

Raymond Kelly, 91, becomes the world’s oldest patient to be fitted with a new type of cochlear implant.
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Local mums say thank you to St George’s staff through Love4Legends

Local mums say thank you to St George’s staff through Love4Legends

News & events | 21 Jul 2017 | Tags: Emergency Department hamper local community Love4Legends

Our Emergency Department (ED) staff were surprised with a visit from the team behind Love4Legends on Tuesday (18 July).
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X-ray service at St George’s Hospital (Tooting) now running as usual

X-ray service at St George’s Hospital (Tooting) now running as usual

News & events | 20 Jul 2017

Message timed at 5pm on Thursday, 20 July On Tuesday this week, we had to temporarily close our X-ray department in St James Wing at St George’s Hospital (Tooting) due to a significant water leak. This meant we had to cancel all patients attending for routine, walk-in, GP and outpatient …
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