Shows all news from the 'homepage' category http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/latest-news.rss We are delighted to announce that Mr Andrew Cobb, a consultant in trauma and orthopaedic surgery (which relates to injuries and conditions of bones and joints), has been appointed as the new Deputy Medical Director for Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/trust-announces-new-deputy-medical-director/ 28403 Fri, 11 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120511020000 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:40:56 GMT 20120511174056 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:44:30 GMT 201205111754430 Matthew Hopkins, Chief Executive of St Helier, Sutton and Epsom hospitals has thanked the public for their support following the announcement on Wednesday that the A&E and maternity units at St Helier could be at risk of closure. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/chief-executive-thanks-public-for-their-support/ 28399 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120511000000 Fri, 11 May 2012 16:47:49 GMT 20120511164749 Fri, 11 May 2012 16:51:52 GMT 201205111645152 Today, a 'scoring' panel of 60 people, made up of council officers, GPs, patient groups and NHS representatives from the six boroughs of south west London recommended that St Helier Hospital could - potentially - lose its A&E and maternity units (and, in turn, become a dedicated planned care centre for elective surgery). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/better-services-better-value-review-scoring-panel-outcome/ 28368 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120509000000 Wed, 09 May 2012 17:05:01 GMT 20120509170501 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:25 GMT 201205111750025 If you fancy taking on a challenge for charity, why not join staff from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals as they take on a 10km run (or walk for those who prefer a more leisurely pace) around the Peak District? http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/reach-new-heights-with-hospitals-peak-district-challenge/ 28331 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120504010000 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:46:32 GMT 20120504134632 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:04:33 GMT 201205041420433 A local expert at St Helier, Epsom and Sutton hospitals is encouraging local hayfever sufferers to prepare for the summer, despite the recent poor weather locally. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/hayfever-sufferers-should-prepare-despite-the-weather/ 28322 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120504010000 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:12:35 GMT 20120504091235 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:02:46 GMT 201205081860246 A senior doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is urging local people to think twice about the impact of high blood pressure, as figures show that more than 9,100 patients who came to our hospitals last year had the condition. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/relieve-the-tension-have-your-blood-pressure-checked/ 28329 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120504000000 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:36:51 GMT 20120504123651 Tue, 08 May 2012 17:54:28 GMT 201205081755428 Mr Ashraf Raja has been announced as the new Director of Medical Education for Epsom Hospital. Mr Raja is the Trust's lead doctor for endoscopy (examining patients' digestive systems using miniscule cameras), and clinical audit (reviewing the quality of clinical care at the hospitals). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/epsom-hospital-gets-new-director-of-medical-education/ 28312 Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120503000000 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:30 GMT 20120503144730 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:51:33 GMT 201205031425133 An independent national survey has shown that the care provided to patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals has continued to improve over the past year, with patients saying they receive a high level of care in areas that are clean and tidy, and that our doctors and nurses work well together. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/hospitals-score-well-in-national-inpatient-survey/ 28208 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120427000000 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:01 GMT 20120427132501 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:16:07 GMT 2012050112121607 The maternity units at Epsom and St Helier hospitals had their busiest 12 months ever last year, jointly welcoming an incredible 5,312 babies into the world. New figures from the units show a staggering 6% increase in the number of births at both hospitals over recent years, rising from a total of 5,002 in 2008-09 to a record high of 5,312 last year (2011-12). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/baby-what-a-boom-record-number-of-babies-at-epsom-and-st-helier/ 28185 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120426030000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:14:49 GMT 20120426111449 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:15:29 GMT 2012050112121529 Dr Shanthi Paramothayan has been announced as the new Director of Medical Education for St Helier and Sutton hospitals. Dr Paramothayan, who has been a respiratory consultant at the Trust for more than eight years, will take responsibility for the teaching, training and educational supervision of the hospital's 185 trainee doctors and the consultants who train them. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/new-director-of-medical-education-for-st-helier-hospital/ 28184 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120426000000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:08:48 GMT 20120426110848 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:15:04 GMT 2012050112121504 Staff at St Helier Hospital are celebrating after planning permission was officially granted to build a brand new children's nursery on the hospital site, costing £1.6 million. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/planning-permission-granted-for-new-16-million-day-nursery-at-st-helier/ 28092 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120420010000 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:24:54 GMT 20120420162454 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:14:26 GMT 2012050112121426 The Trust will be working with leading health think-tank The King's Fund, who will help the Board develop pioneering options for the long-term future of St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/trust-to-work-with-influential-kings-fund-on-st-heliers-future/ 28080 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120420000000 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:17:02 GMT 20120420131702 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:14:01 GMT 2012050112121401 A rise in the number of cases of whooping cough (a highly contagious infection of the lungs) has prompted senior doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals to ask local people to be aware of the symptoms and ensure their children's vaccinations are up-to-date. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/watch-out-for-whooping-cough-rise/ 28023 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120418000000 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:25:40 GMT 20120418172540 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:38 GMT 2012050112121338 The A&E departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals were busier than ever during 2011-12, with over 137,000 patients seen and treated during the year - that's an average of 374 patients every single day. 3,497 extra patients attended the two A&Es during the year, which is 2.6% more than 2010-11, when 133,597 were treated. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/one-patient-every-four-minutes-ae-units-mark-busiest-ever-year/ 27994 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120417030000 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:11:07 GMT 20120417131107 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:15 GMT 2012050112121315 A specialist doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is marking World Haemophilia Day today by raising awareness of the condition. Dr Jane Mercieca is a consultant haematologist at the hospitals and diagnoses and treats patients with blood disorders. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/hospital-expert-marks-world-haemophilia-day/ 27992 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120417000000 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:02:12 GMT 20120417130212 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:12:51 GMT 2012050112121251 A member of staff from the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) at Epsom Hospital is taking the love of her job the extra mile - as she's getting ready to take on the London Marathon to raise money for the cause. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/marathon-challenge-for-hip-and-knee-care/ 27882 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120412000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:35:19 GMT 20120412153519 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:12:22 GMT 2012050112121222 The Ewell Court Duck Race 2012, which saw hundreds of plastic ducks race down the Hogsmill River on Saturday, has raised more than £1,000 for the dedicated children's ward at Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/great-duck-race-goes-swimmingly/ 27873 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120411010000 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:46:05 GMT 20120411174605 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:11:55 GMT 2012050112121155 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have started the new financial year with a bang, after announcing a huge £8.9 million to fund almost 100 refurbishment projects and new pieces of equipment across the sites. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/hospitals-announce-89-million-cash-injection/ 27868 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120411000000 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:35:32 GMT 20120411143532 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:11:31 GMT 2012050112121131 A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the devastating impact of the disease is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/learn-more-about-living-with-cancer-with-our-free-course/ 27851 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120410000000 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:57:40 GMT 20120410115740 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:11:07 GMT 2012050112121107 Young patients being treated at Epsom Hospital were in for a surprise today, as an Epsom estate agents, Bairstow Eves delivered more than 60 Easter eggs to the children's ward. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/cracking-easter-treat-for-childrens-ward/ 27835 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:35:31 GMT 20120405173531 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:38 GMT 2012050112121038 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have today (4 April 2012) announced the appointment of a new top doctor to help in the fight against infections. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/local-hospitals-announce-new-lead-doctor-to-fight-infections/ 27825 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120404000000 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:27:28 GMT 20120404182728 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:17:22 GMT 2012050112121722 Andy O'Neil conquered another hurdle on his challenge to run the London Marathon 2013 recently (25 March 2012). He took part in the Sport Relief challenge on The Mall in central London, running three miles in 47 minutes. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/marathon-man-andy-breathes-sigh-of-relief/ 27804 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120403000000 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:43:36 GMT 20120403144336 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:09:44 GMT 2012050112120944 Doctors and nurses at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are urging local DIY enthusiasts and green-fingered gardeners to take extra care this Easter, as figures show a sharp rise in the number of people who are hurt or injured over the long weekend. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/dont-end-up-with-egg-on-your-face-this-easter-be-careful-around-the-home/ 27776 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120402000000 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:13:55 GMT 20120402181355 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:09:18 GMT 2012050112120918 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals will be among the first NHS hospitals in the UK to start offering free electricity to patients and visitors driving electric or duel-fuel ('hybrid') cars. From 16 April 2012, special charging units in the car parks will allow people to charge their vehicle for free, whilst they attend an appointment or visit their friends and family in the hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/electric-dreams-local-hospitals-launch-green-car-schemes/ 27756 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120330000000 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:20:05 GMT 20120330172005 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:11:09 GMT 201204021641109 A group of sea scouts took to the airwaves of Epsom Hospital Radio recently (16 March 2012) after they visited patients at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/sea-scouts-take-to-the-air-on-hospital-radio/ 27743 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120329040000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:57:50 GMT 20120329175750 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:47 GMT 201204021641047 Do you fancy making a splash and raising some cash for the dedicated children's ward at Epsom Hospital? The Great Duck Race of 2012 is set to take place on 7 April 2012 from the stepping stones of Hogsmill Ewell Court Park. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/on-your-marks-get-set-quack-for-charity-duck-race/ 27741 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120329000000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:10:49 GMT 20120329171049 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:22 GMT 201204021641022 The grateful family of a teenager who receives treatment at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children presented a cheque worth £2,000 to the hospital today (23 March). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/cheque-mate-family-donate-2000-to-childrens-hospital/ 27699 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120323000000 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:50:21 GMT 20120323185021 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:02 GMT 201204021641002 The catering team at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals received a prestigious Good Food on the Public Plate award on Thursday (15 March), in recognition of their commitment to serving healthy and sustainable meals to patients, staff and visitors in the hospitals' restaurants. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/good-for-our-patients-good-for-the-planet-hospital-meals-win-london-award/ 27682 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120322000000 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:09:45 GMT 20120322170945 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:55:15 GMT 201204161755515 Doctors, nurses and laboratory staff at St Helier Hospital are celebrating the arrival of new cutting edge equipment which is revolutionising the way patients' diagnostic tests are carried out. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/st-helier-unveils-state-of-the-art-laboratories/ 27668 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120320000000 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:38:20 GMT 20120320163820 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:09:15 GMT 201204021640915 A top doctor at St Helier, Epsom and Sutton hospitals backed No Smoking Day on Wednesday (14 March 2012), as patients, visitors, staff and volunteers were all offered support to give up the habit. Staff held a dedicated stand in the outpatient department at St Helier Hospital, giving out advice and information for those thinking of stopping smoking. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/top-hospital-doctor-backs-no-smoking-day/ 27636 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120316030000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:20:22 GMT 20120316172022 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:08:52 GMT 201204021640852 The High Sheriff of Surrey declared the newly refurbished colposcopy unit at Leatherhead Hospital officially open last Thursday (9 March 2012), after a £128,000 donation paid for a complete refurbishment of the unit and new, cutting edge technology to be installed. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/gold-standard-unit-officially-opened-after-128000-upgrade/ 27629 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120316000000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:29:50 GMT 20120316142950 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:08:28 GMT 201204021640828 The most senior respiratory (breathing) doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has added her backing to a new online test which helps asthma sufferers to manage their condition and avoid asthma attacks. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/senior-doctor-welcomes-online-asthma-test/ 27612 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120315000000 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:58:53 GMT 20120315115853 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:08:06 GMT 201204021640806 Doctors and nurses from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have added their backing to a new national 'Be clear on cancer' campaign, which encourages people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/hospital-experts-back-be-clear-on-cancer-campaign/ 27587 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120313000000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:03:52 GMT 20120313160352 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:07:44 GMT 201204021640744 Doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals and patient representatives across south west London are currently engaged in a review of healthcare in the area. Better Services Better Value is looking at how we can improve the quality of healthcare across south west London. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/our-role-in-better-services-better-value/ 27534 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120308040000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:53:21 GMT 20120308155321 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:07:22 GMT 201204021640722 Today (8 March 2012), nurses in the renal department at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are teaming up with the South West Thames Kidney Fund to mark World Kidney Day - a day held to raise awareness of kidney disease and the steps that people can take to prevent it. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/nurses-mark-world-kidney-day/ 27526 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120308000000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:11:02 GMT 20120308121102 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:06:57 GMT 201204021640657 The urgent care centre at St Helier Hospital (which treats patients who do not need emergency, life-saving treatment) has been awarded a huge £5.5 million cash injection to help expand the service it offers. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/st-helier-hospital-celebrates-55-million-cash-boost/ 27500 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:58:41 GMT 20120306185841 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:02:55 GMT 2012042512120255 Staff caring for sick and premature babies on the neonatal unit at St Helier had a special visitor on Friday (17 February), as Tom Brake, the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, came for a tour of the unit. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/tom-brake-mp-sees-how-sick-newborns-are-cared-for-at-st-helier/ 27387 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120224000000 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:09:16 GMT 20120224170916 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:03:15 GMT 201203011750315 A new NHS Change4Life campaign focused on making individuals more aware of their weekly alcohol intake has received backing from a top doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/dont-let-drink-sneak-up-on-you/ 27364 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120222000000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:01:45 GMT 20120222150145 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:02:50 GMT 201203011750250 We are pleased to announce that we have seen further improvement in the situation, with just a handful of cases now being treated in isolation at the hospital. Whilst this does mean that no bays are affected, we are still seeing people in our A&E departments with symptoms. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/norovirus-at-epsom-hospital-update/ 27295 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120215000000 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:37:53 GMT 20120215103753 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:02:25 GMT 201203011750225 Today (14 February 2012), many of us will be celebrating St Valentine's Day, but far fewer realise that the date also marks National Impotence Day. Although perhaps lacking the profile of other conditions, it is estimated that at least one in every ten men in the UK suffer from erectile dysfunction. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/no-need-for-embarrassment-trust-backs-national-impotence-day/ 27284 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120214000000 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:37:33 GMT 20120214173733 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:01:57 GMT 201203011750157 In late January 2012, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust withdrew their bid to merge with St Helier Hospital. Last Tuesday, the special committee (known as the Transaction Board) in charge of overseeing the de-merger of Epsom and St Helier hospitals met to discuss the next steps. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/trust-announces-next-steps-on-de-merger-plans/ 27268 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT 20120213100000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:23:20 GMT 20120213142320 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:01:33 GMT 201203011750133 St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children have passed a review undertaken by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission with flying colours. The review, which was published yesterday, shows that during three unannounced inspections of the hospitals, the CQC found that patients were respected and involved in their care, that patients were given safe and appropriate treatment and that the food and drink provided for patients met their dietary needs. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/st-helier-given-clean-bill-of-health-by-health-watchdog/ 27266 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120213020000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:47:33 GMT 20120213124733 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:01:04 GMT 201203011750104 Midwives, nurses, doctors and support staff in the maternity units at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals were celebrating last week (9 February 2012) after learning that they had achieved key safety standards in the way that they deliver care to parents-to-be. The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts has awarded both units the level 2 standard, which indicates that patients can expect to receive a high level of care in a safe environment. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/trusts-maternity-units-meeting-high-safety-standards/ 27265 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:40:54 GMT 20120213124054 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:40 GMT 201203011750040 The family and friends of a teenager who suffers from Crohn's disease (a painful condition that affects the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus) have raised £4,000 for Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton and a Crohn's charity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/glittering-ballroom-bash-raises-4000-for-childrens-hospital-and-charity/ 27243 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:40:00 GMT 20120210004000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:04:02 GMT 20120210180402 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:15 GMT 201203011750015 A consultant at Epsom Hospital has joined forces with the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund to raise £50,000 for a new piece of equipment that will help to treat children with serious heart problems. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/help-young-hearts-run-free-with-fundraising-quest/ 27239 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:20:00 GMT 20120210002000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:02:54 GMT 20120210170254 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:59:50 GMT 201203011645950 It's business as usual across Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals despite the flurry of overnight snow http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/its-business-as-usual-despite-the-flurry-of-snow/ 27225 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120210000000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:53:12 GMT 20120210095312 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:59:10 GMT 201203011645910 Over the last week, you may have read articles in the local and regional press about how the south west London 'Better Services Better Value' review may affect the future of our hospitals, in particular St Helier. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/setting-the-record-straight/ 27215 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120209000000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:33 GMT 20120209115233 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:58:48 GMT 201203011645848 A senior orthopaedic technician (who helps to set and plaster broken bones) at Epsom Hospital has developed a new piece of equipment that helps to treat patients with fractured wrists. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/epsom-experts-invent-new-equipment-to-mend-broken-bones/ 27200 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:33 GMT 20120208155833 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:58:22 GMT 201203011645822 It's business as usual across Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals despite the snow that fell over the weekend. Patients are advised that there are no cancellations - all wards, clinics, outpatient departments and scheduled operations are taking place as normal. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/as-snow-thaws-trust-says-its-business-as-usual/ 27156 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120206000000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:22:49 GMT 20120206092249 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:57:55 GMT 201203011645755 This morning (3 February 2012), the Board of Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals formally gave their backing to a national campaign which champions the rights of NHS patients up and down the country. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/trust-signs-up-to-patients-associations-care-campaign/ 27148 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:20:00 GMT 20120203002000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:13 GMT 20120203170013 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:57:21 GMT 201203011645721 One of the most senior doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is calling on local people to think of their neighbours during the current cold weather. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/everybody-needs-good-neighbours-especially-when-its-cold/ 27147 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120203000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:47:32 GMT 20120203164732 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:56:55 GMT 201203011645655 Last week (23 January 2012), we announced that Epsom Hospital was dealing with a number of cases of the 'winter vomiting bug', Norovirus, which puts a significant pressure on beds at the hospital. Following a recent update (25 January 2012) we are pleased to announce that the situation continues to improve. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/norovirus-update/ 27104 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120201030000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:29:04 GMT 20120201172904 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:56:31 GMT 201203011645631 The recent announcement by St George's Healthcare NHS Trust that they have withdrawn their bid to merge with St Helier Hospital has led to speculation about our plans to spend millions of pounds redeveloping the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/landmark-219-million-redevelopment-of-st-helier-hospital/ 27097 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120201000000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:01:05 GMT 20120201100105 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:56:02 GMT 201203011645602 The Met Office has confirmed that all regions of England are now experiencing severe cold weather. Because low temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease, the most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is calling on local people to protect themselves against the dangers of winter. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/keep-warm-keep-well-during-the-cold-weather/ 27093 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:31 GMT 20120131170031 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:24:19 GMT 2012020110102419 St George's Healthcare NHS Trust have informed us and our strategic authority, NHS London, that they cannot proceed with their bid to merge with St Helier and Sutton hospitals. Throughout the process St George's have been very positive about the strategic opportunity to merge and the benefits this could bring to patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/st-georges-decide-not-to-proceed-with-merger-process/ 27083 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:51:59 GMT 20120130175159 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:46 GMT 2012020110102346 The opening sentence of his first blog entry reads: 'My name is Andy. I like cakes, and sweets, and pies and buns, and just about everything that is bad for you.' http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/marathon-challenge-is-no-cakewalk-for-trust-it-worker-andy/ 27055 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120127000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:07 GMT 20120127175307 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:48 GMT 2012020110102248 The multi-million pound overhaul of the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) at Epsom Hospital is now complete, with the first patients already coming through the doors to the brand new department. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/25-million-transformation-complete-at-epsoms-day-surgery-unit/ 27024 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20120125120000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:50 GMT 20120125175550 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:19 GMT 2012020110102219 On Monday, we announced that Epsom Hospital was dealing with a number of cases of the 'winter vomiting bug', Norovirus, which puts a significant pressure on beds at the hospital. We are pleased to be able to state that the situation is now improving. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/norovirus-diarrhoea-and-vomiting-at-epsom-hospital-update/ 27023 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120125040000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:33 GMT 20120125173433 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:21:45 GMT 2012020110102145 The top nurse at Epsom Hospital is today (23 January 2012) asking local people for their help to combat the spread of an infectious stomach illness that can lead to diarrhoea and vomiting. The hospital is facing significant pressure as a result of Norovirus. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/top-nurse-at-epsom-hospital-asks-for-help-to-stop-spread-of-norovirus/ 26992 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120123030000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:03:05 GMT 20120123180305 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:21:13 GMT 2012020110102113 Local people and our patients will be aware that our Trust is unable to achieve foundation trust status in its current form. As such, a special committee (known as a Transaction Board) was set up to explore and, once approved, implement alternative options. This is likely to see Epsom and St Helier (including Sutton) hospitals de-merge and merge with other hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/transaction-update-assessment-of-bids/ 26986 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120123000000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:12:25 GMT 20120123141225 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:42 GMT 2012020110102042 New figures show that in the last year alone, people missing appointments at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals cost the Trust (and, in turn, taxpayers) more than £5 million. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/missed-appointments-cost-local-hospitals-56-million/ 26969 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120120000000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:29:26 GMT 20120120172926 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:15 GMT 2012020110102015 The most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is advising local people to put the lid down when flushing the toilet to avoid the spread of disease. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/keep-a-lid-on-it-top-nurse-gives-bathroom-tip/ 26958 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120119030000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:34:12 GMT 20120119173412 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:47 GMT 2012020110101947 It's taken a 72-mile sponsored walk and weeks of fundraising, but thanks to the hard work of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund and 17 members of staff from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb), a new mobile x-ray unit has arrived at Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/were-on-the-move-new-53000-mobile-x-ray-unit-at-epsom-hospital/ 26956 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120119000000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:23:39 GMT 20120119172339 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:19 GMT 2012020110101919 Doctors at Epsom Hospital are using a brand new technique to work out what's wrong with patients who have problems with their digestive system: they get them to swallow a video camera! http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/easy-to-swallow-new-cameras-arrive-at-epsom-hospital/ 26898 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120113001000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:50 GMT 20120113181050 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:49 GMT 2012020110101849 It's natural to feel a bit down in January: the party season is over, the days are short and the weather isn't great. Added to that, a number of winter germs are doing the rounds, from common coughs and colds to stomach bugs and flu. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/fed-up-with-winter-colds-and-bugs-catch-it-bin-it-kill-it-says-senior-nurse/ 26894 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:45:52 GMT 20120113164552 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:03 GMT 2012020110101803 Cancer patients who need emergency treatment at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are set to benefit from a brand new life-saving service, which includes the appointment of two additional oncology (cancer) consultants and two new cancer nurse specialists. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/new-134000-life-saving-cancer-service-launched/ 26882 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120112000000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:24:28 GMT 20120112162428 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:17:34 GMT 2012020110101734 As part of a drive to encourage more patients to give feedback about the care they receive at our hospitals, we have today (9 January 2012) started to publish our latest ratings from the national NHS Choices website on our own website. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/hospital-patient-ratings-published/ 26813 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120109000000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:34:02 GMT 20120109103402 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:17:06 GMT 2012020110101706 Thirteen families in Surrey and southwest London celebrated the best Christmas present imaginable with the arrival of new babies born on Christmas Day 2011 at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. In addition, a further thirteen families welcomed 2012 in with their own bundles of joy on New Year's Day. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/christmas-and-new-year-bundles-of-joy-for-parents-at-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ 26798 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120106040000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:15:42 GMT 20120106171542 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:16:31 GMT 2012020110101631 A new service to provide stroke victims with life-saving, blood clot-busting medication is now seeing its first patients at Epsom Hospital. As part of a huge £760,000 investment into our specialist stroke service, the team are now offering thrombolysis treatment to suitable patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/760000-stroke-busting-service-sees-first-patients-at-epsom/ 26791 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:32:32 GMT 20120106123232 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:16:02 GMT 2012020110101602 The most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is backing a new national campaign to help people who don't know what to do if someone suffers a heart attack. Pippa Hart, Director of Nursing at the hospitals, is supporting the British Heart Foundation's new 'Hard and Fast' campaign promoting hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/top-nurse-says-learn-to-save-a-life/ 26783 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120105030000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:56:01 GMT 20120105175601 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:29 GMT 2012020110101529 One of the most senior doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is urging local people who've made a New Year's resolution to quit smoking to seek help and guidance from the beginning, in order to increase their chances of success. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/want-to-give-up-smoking-get-fit-with-the-quit-kit/ 26778 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120105000000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:56:41 GMT 20120105145641 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:47 GMT 2012020110101447 As a new year begins, I would like to wish all of our patients and local people the very best for 2012. It's likely to be another busy 12 months for our hospitals, but I'm confident that we can make it another successful and rewarding year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/happy-new-year/ 26666 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120101000000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:25:32 GMT 20111222162532 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:13:32 GMT 2012020110101332 With icy winds, pouring rain and cold fronts leading to weather warnings across parts of the UK, hospitals are seeing more and more people coming through the doors of their accident and emergency (A&E) departments at this time of year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/get-the-right-treatment-faster-this-winter/ 26677 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111223020000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:09:27 GMT 20111223150927 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:28:51 GMT 2012010312122851 Patients at St Helier Hospital from newborns in the maternity unit to elderly people being treated in the specialty wards were handed Christmas gifts from two local MPs and the hospital's dedicated charity this morning (23 December 2011). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/small-gifts-big-smiles-for-patients-at-st-helier/ 26676 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111223000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:51:05 GMT 20111223145105 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:28:27 GMT 2012010312122827 As Christmas is now just around the corner, I wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of our patients and visitors warm season's greetings. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/seasons-greetings/ 26665 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111222030000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:56:45 GMT 20111222155645 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:28:02 GMT 2012010312122802 Doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are asking local people not to visit the hospitals if they are suffering from winter-related viral infections in an effort to stop them spreading to patients. Top of the list is norovirus (the 'winter vomiting' bug). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/please-do-not-visit-our-hospitals-if-you-have-norovirus/ 26661 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111222000000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:38:58 GMT 20111222143858 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:27:36 GMT 2012010312122736 Family and friends of the late Mike Carpenter, formerly a committee member of the St Helier and Surrey Kidney Patients' Association, along with staff from St Helier Hospital's renal (kidney) department gathered together recently (10 December 2011) to open a new 'procedure' room named in his honour. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/new-treatment-room-opened-in-memory-of-one-of-lifes-nice-guys/ 26629 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111220000000 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:51:17 GMT 20111220145117 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:27:12 GMT 2012010312122712 2011 was another fantastic year for our hospitals, with some amazing highpoints. Here are just a few photos from the special events, celebrations and occasions that we have marked during the past 12 months. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/the-best-of-2011-in-pictures/ 26547 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111214000000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:24:41 GMT 20111214112441 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:26:45 GMT 2012010312122645 Staff at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at Epsom Hospital, were officially thanked at the House of Commons recently by Mitcham and Morden MP, Siobhain McDonagh. The event (on 28 November 2011) was held to thank those individuals and organisations taking part in a local work experience scheme, arranged by the MP. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/elective-orthopaedic-centre-thanked-for-throwing-doors-open-to-aspiring-medics/ 26519 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:07:23 GMT 20111213120723 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:26:13 GMT 2012010312122613 A Christmas stay in hospital has been made that little bit more bear-able for children at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children thanks to the generosity of customers at the Sutton branch of Matalan. The store has been running an appeal whereby shoppers are asked whether they would be happy to add £5 to their bill to pay for a teddy bear for children at Queen Mary's, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/kids-stay-in-hospital-made-more-bear-able-by-local-clothes-store/ 26500 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111212030000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:33:56 GMT 20111212123356 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:25:50 GMT 2012010312122550 Local people, are being invited to find out more about how patients who need emergency, life-saving care following a serious injury are treated across south west London and Surrey. On 19 December 2011, a special event at St Helier Hospital aims to give people a real insight into the work of the hospital's busy A&E department. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/your-chance-to-find-out-more-about-life-saving-treatment/ 26497 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111212000000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:08:49 GMT 20111212120849 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:25:25 GMT 2012010312122525 Scores of patients, carers, local VIPs, doctors, nurses and other clinicians gathered in Epsom today (9 December 2011) to witness local MP, the Rt Hon Chris Grayling, officially open the new Epsom Dialysis Unit. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/new-17-million-epsom-dialysis-unit-opened-by-local-mp/ 26476 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111209010000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:43:14 GMT 20111209174314 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:25:00 GMT 2012010312122500 Local VIPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other staff gathered today (8 December 2011) for the official opening of Epsom Hospital's new acute medical unit (AMU). The AMU, which was launched in October following an investment of more than £742,000 across both Epsom and St Helier, plays an essential role in the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/new-emergency-care-unit-gets-vip-opening/ 26460 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20111208040000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:05:39 GMT 20111208180539 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:24:33 GMT 2012010312122433 There were wide eyes and even wider smiles on the faces of young patients on the wards of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children on Tuesday (6 December 2011) thanks to a visit by two footballers from Premiership side Fulham FC. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/childrens-hospital-plays-host-to-festive-fixture-for-fulham-fc/ 26454 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:36:38 GMT 20111208163638 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:24:09 GMT 2012010312122409 The team of midwives from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are celebrating a hat-trick as, for the third year in a row, one of their members has been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal College of Midwives Annual Midwifery Awards. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/nomination-for-prestigious-midwifery-award-makes-it-three-in-a-row/ 26423 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111207000000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:46:35 GMT 20111207174635 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:23:44 GMT 2012010312122344 The most senior midwife at the Trust is urging pregnant women to protect themselves and their unborn babies against flu this year, by having the free flu vaccine. Although for most people flu is an unpleasant but not serious illness, the affects can be devastating for those in 'at risk' groups. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/head-of-midwifery-backs-flu-jab-for-mums-to-be/ 26371 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111205000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:46:48 GMT 20111205164648 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:23:16 GMT 2012010312122316 The Rt Hon Chris Grayling, MP for Epsom and Ewell and Minister for Employment, took time out of his busy schedule on 2 December (2011) to officially cut the ribbon and open a brand new laboratory at Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/local-mp-samples-cutting-edge-laboratory/ 26343 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:29:00 GMT 20111202002900 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:39:02 GMT 20111202183902 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:23:14 GMT 2012010311112314 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Rawlinson as a non-executive director serving on the Trust Board. Peter has extensive experience in the commercial sector, with more than 30 years of senior management experience and 20 years of working at director level. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/dr-peter-rawlinson-appointed-as-non-executive-director/ 26341 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111202000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:33:17 GMT 20111202173317 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:23:46 GMT 2012010311112346 On 30 November 2011, some parts of the public sector (including some NHS staff and teachers) took part in industrial action in response to plans to reform pension schemes. To make sure that we can continue to provide our patients with a high level of care whatever the circumstances, we had robust contingency plans in place. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/possible-strike-action-30-november/ 26244 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111129000000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:53:05 GMT 20111129105305 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:30:12 GMT 201112011753012 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are amongst the safest in the country, according to an authoritative new report published today (28 November 2011). The hospitals have been named in the Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2011 as having some of the lowest mortality rates in England and Wales. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/epsom-sutton-and-st-helier-named-amongst-the-countrys-safest-hospitals/ 26233 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111128030000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:59:48 GMT 20111128165948 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:29:41 GMT 201112011752941 Figures released recently (10 November 2011) reveal physical assaults against staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals have risen in the last year. There were 110 physical assaults in the hospitals during 2010-11, compared to 96 in 2009-10, a rise of 14%. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/local-hospital-staff-face-rise-in-physical-assaults/ 26199 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111125003000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:00:52 GMT 20111125180052 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:29:12 GMT 201112011752912 Between them, a sporting couple have run a marathon and a half to raise money for the Cardiac Rehab Centre at Epsom Hospital (where patients with heart conditions are helped to get back on their feet and return to fitness). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/running-for-healthy-hearts/ 26186 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111124030000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:24:59 GMT 20111124172459 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:28:49 GMT 201112011752849 Has one of our nurses, midwives or healthcare assistants made a real difference to you, a friend, or a member of your family? The most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is asking local people who have experienced excellent nursing care to put them forward for a national award. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/impressed-by-local-nurses-nominate-them-for-a-national-award/ 26179 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111124000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:11:44 GMT 20111124101144 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:28:25 GMT 201112011752825 Last year (December 2010), Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals donated 55 hearing aids to help children hear in Sri Lanka. The hearing aids, which belonged to patients who now have newer digital models, were taken on the 5,454 mile journey by Carshalton-based charity, Helplanka. They are helping children at the Nuffield Deaf School in Jaffna to hear for the first time. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/sri-lankan-school-thanks-trust-in-style/ 26149 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111121000000 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:40:31 GMT 20111121164031 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:28:05 GMT 201112011752805 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals recently marked World Radiography Day (8 November 2011) with a week of events celebrating the contribution of radiography to the world of medicine. This included recognising those clinicians who work in the field and provide radiography services to patients on a daily basis. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/hospitals-celebrate-world-radiography-day/ 26124 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111118000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:47:05 GMT 20111118144705 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:27:45 GMT 201112011752745 As work on the £219 million redevelopment of St Helier Hospital continues apace, the Trust is still appealing to former staff to share their memories for an exhibition celebrating the hospital's past. So far, donations have included photos depicting bomb damage from a V2 rocket during World War II and a visit to the nurses' school. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/keep-those-memories-of-st-helier-coming/ 26114 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111117000000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:28:26 GMT 20111117172826 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:27:23 GMT 201112011752723 St Helier Hospital took centre stage today (14 November 2011) as local MPs unveiled a gigantic banner celebrating the £219 million redevelopment of the hospital. The banner, which has been mounted to the front of the hospital, is 17.5 metres long and 7.5 metres high, making it almost as long as a 'bendy bus', and as tall as a house. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/gigantic-banner-puts-writing-on-the-wall-for-219-million-redevelopment/ 26080 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111114030000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:54:55 GMT 20111114175455 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:27:03 GMT 201112011752703 The board in charge of demerging Epsom and St Helier hospitals to ensure they achieve foundation trust status has confirmed that it has received 'bids' to merge with both hospitals. The deadline for applications was 11 November 2011. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/merger-bids-received/ 26067 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111114000000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:34:23 GMT 20111114163423 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:26:40 GMT 201112011752640 The new birth centre at St Helier Hospital recently reached a major milestone as it celebrated the arrival of its 1,000th baby, Erin Adele Davies, who was born on the stroke of midnight on 29 October 2011. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/st-helier-hospital-welcomes-1000th-baby-to-birth-centre/ 26050 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111111010000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:00:48 GMT 20111111180048 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:39:56 GMT 201112131423956 Now that the weather is turning and temperatures are starting to drop, the most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is calling on local people to protect themselves against the dangers of winter, and to 'keep warm, keep well' this season. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/keep-warm-keep-well-this-winter/ 26048 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111111000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:40:34 GMT 20111111174034 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:25:57 GMT 201112011752557 Television personality Anthea Turner dropped into Epsom Hospital earlier today (10 November 2011), to officially open a new £634,000 CT scanner, which helps clinicians to spot life-threatening conditions faster than ever before. Anthea met with Chief Executive Matthew Hopkins, Chief Operating Officer Karen Breen and key members of staff from the unit, before cutting the ribbon to the new state-of the-art scanner. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/anthea-turner-cuts-ribbon-to-new-634000-scanner/ 26028 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:33:36 GMT 20111110143336 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:25:34 GMT 201112011752534 Hundreds of local residents, patients, councillors, staff and volunteers attended public exhibitions recently (13 and 21 October 2011) to view the latest designs for the redevelopment of St Helier Hospital. Before making detailed planning applications to the council, the team in charge of the £219 million project unveiled the latest plans for the very first time. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/hundreds-attend-meetings-on-st-helier-redevelopment/ 25960 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111104030000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:24:01 GMT 20111104172401 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:25:11 GMT 201112011752511 A charitable donation of £16,000 has funded a brand new, state-of-the-art piece of medical equipment at St Helier Hospital that will help to treat women who have suffered a serious perineal injury during childbirth (where the muscles around the vagina and anus are damaged). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/16000-donation-for-women-with-difficult-labour/ 25955 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111104000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:35:42 GMT 20111104103542 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:46 GMT 201112011752446 The newly refurbished endoscopy unit at St Helier (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using fibre optic cameras), was declared officially open by local MP Tom Brake in front of proud staff recently (21 October 2011). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/mp-cuts-the-ribbon-to-new-14-million-endoscopy-unit/ 25917 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:11:21 GMT 20111102121121 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:21 GMT 201112011752421 Unsurprisingly, women's health has been at the forefront of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which took place in October however, what many do not realise is that, although overwhelmingly an issue for women, men are also susceptible to the disease. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/improbable-but-not-impossible-have-you-heard-of-male-breast-cancer/ 25911 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111101020000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:53:51 GMT 20111101185351 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:42:02 GMT 201112051534202 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the reappointment of Professor David Oliveira as a non-executive director serving on the Trust Board. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/professor-david-oliveira-reappointed-as-non-executive-director/ 25907 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111101010000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:10:29 GMT 20111101131029 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:18:41 GMT 201112011751841 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals' very own St Hel's Belles made a triumphant return from their sponsored fifteen-mile Chatsworth House hike, having raised more than double their target for the British Heart Foundation. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/st-hels-belles-smash-fundraising-goal-on-chatsworth-house-hike/ 25890 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111028030000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:39:08 GMT 20111028183908 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:54:25 GMT 2011110712125425 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have renewed their commitment to reducing healthcare associated infections, with the launch of a brand new publicity campaign. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/hospitals-launch-new-campaign-as-fight-against-infections-continues/ 25889 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111028003000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:01:24 GMT 20111028180124 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:53:39 GMT 2011110712125339 The most senior doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging local people to protect themselves against flu this winter, by having the vaccine. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/top-doctors-urge-local-people-to-join-fight-against-flu/ 25882 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111028000000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:14:53 GMT 20111028101453 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:50:28 GMT 201111071535028 Two further meetings have been arranged so that members of the public can learn more about how Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals intend to achieve foundation trust status. This will see the hospitals de-merge and merge with others. The meetings, which take place next month at St Helier and Epsom hospitals, will also give local people the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about the process. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/your-chance-to-learn-about-next-steps-for-hospitals/ 25853 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111024030000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:25:21 GMT 20111024162521 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:52:44 GMT 2011110712125244 The MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Tom Brake, took time out from his busy schedule on 14 October 2011 to present a show on Radio St Helier. Tom joined forces with Radio St Helier volunteers, including station manager Kevin Horkan and presenter Chris Money, to take part in the light music show - a mixture of music, patient requests and current affairs. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/local-mp-gets-hospital-brake-dancing/ 25847 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111024000000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:08:21 GMT 20111024130821 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:52:18 GMT 2011110712125218 In September, we announced a £742,000 investment into emergency care at Epsom and St Helier hospitals funds that have allowed us to make some significant improvements to the way that we treat and discharge our patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/reducing-the-time-patients-spend-in-our-hospitals-unnecessarily/ 25819 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111021010000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:22:03 GMT 20111021122203 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:02:15 GMT 201111071750215 Local people, patients and the public have another chance to give their opinions on the latest designs for the redevelopment of St Helier Hospital. With the Trust moving forward to making detailed planning applications to the council, the team in charge of the £219 million scheme are holding a dedicated exhibition at Sutton Hospital, following a successful event at St Helier Hospital last week (13 October). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/st-helier-redevelopment-exhibition-at-sutton-hospital-this-friday/ 25796 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111019000000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:08 GMT 20111019140008 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:51:22 GMT 2011110712125122 A senior surgeon from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has returned from a mission to Malawi which aimed to improve the way patients with hernias are operated on in what is one of the world's least economically developed countries. Consultant general surgeon Mr Paul Thomas, along with registrar Ms Caris Grimes, spent two and a half weeks stationed primarily at Thyolo District Hospital in the south of the country. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/surgeon-builds-bridges-in-malawi-with-operation-hernia/ 25733 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT 20111012090000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:11 GMT 20111012173011 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:55 GMT 2011110712125055 A national survey, which sees patients and members of the public inspecting hospitals across the country, has shown that St Helier Hospital is offering local people high standards in food, the hospital environment and levels of privacy and dignity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/st-helier-scores-highly-with-patient-inspectors/ 25722 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111012030000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:20:53 GMT 20111012122053 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:22 GMT 2011110712125022 A national survey, which sees patients and members of the public inspecting hospitals across the country, has shown that Epsom Hospital is offering local people high standards in food, the hospital environment and levels of privacy and dignity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/epsom-hospital-scores-highly-with-patient-inspectors/ 25720 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111012000000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:10:27 GMT 20111012121027 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:49:53 GMT 2011110712124953 An updated guide to who's who at the Trust has arrived and is now available for you to download. The structure chart introduces the Trust's most senior managers and shows how they are spread across clinical and non-clinical directorates. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/trust-whos-who-updated/ 25679 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111011000000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:47:02 GMT 20111011114702 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:49:22 GMT 2011110712124922 A £75,000 donation has funded a brand new state-of-the-art scanner, which can help clinicians spot potentially life-threatening conditions faster than ever before, at Sutton Hospital. The new ultrasound scanner, which was funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends, can be used to examine any part of the body and help diagnose a wide range of illnesses. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/volunteers-donate-75000-to-diagnostic-imaging-department/ 25645 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:45:04 GMT 20111007144504 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:46:47 GMT 2011110712124647 The 446 volunteers who give up their time to support services at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals were celebrated at a prestigious annual tea party last Friday (30 September 2011). The special event, which took place in the Queen's Stand at Epsom Racecourse, saw a crowd of hospital volunteers enjoy cakes, sandwiches and even a spot of dancing. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/lets-celebrate-huge-thank-you-for-hospital-volunteers/ 25630 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:28:32 GMT 20111006172832 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:47:44 GMT 2011110712124744 Patients, local residents, councillors, staff and volunteers were among more than 80 people who attended the Trust's Annual Public Meeting, held at Epsom Hospital, last Thursday (29 September 2011). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/questions-put-to-health-chiefs-at-annual-public-meeting/ 25609 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT 20111005140000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:57:23 GMT 20111005185723 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:47:07 GMT 2011110712124707 On 4 October 2011, we were informed by Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust that they are no longer planning to bid to merge with Epsom Hospital and are withdrawing from the process. Royal Surrey's reasons for doing this are linked to their other strategic priorities and they have been very clear with us that it is no reflection on Epsom Hospital, our staff or the services we provide. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/royal-surrey-withdraw-from-merger-bid/ 25604 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111005030000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:28:17 GMT 20111005132817 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:47:26 GMT 2011110712124726 A special awards ceremony to recognise 96 members of Trust staff who have achieved a vocational award this year has taken place. A wide range of staff from Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals gathered at the special evening on 28 September 2011 where they were presented with their certificates by Chief Executive Matthew Hopkins. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/top-of-the-class-for-96-hospital-staff/ 25597 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111005000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:23:42 GMT 20111005102342 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:25:38 GMT 201111291642538 The special panel that was launched to give local people their say about Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has attracted nearly 100 members - but more are needed. The 'Your hospital' panel, which was launched earlier this year, has already given patients and local people the opportunity to give their feedback on a wide range of issues. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/its-your-hospital-more-patients-and-local-people-wanted/ 25587 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:11:36 GMT 20111004161136 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:48:30 GMT 2011110712124830 The most senior cancer nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer next month. October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to encourage women to check their breasts regularly for any changes. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/get-to-know-yourself-a-little-better-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ 25553 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110930020000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:58:44 GMT 20110930175844 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:52 GMT 201110041642152 Local people, patients and the public are being invited to give their opinion on the latest designs for the redevelopment of St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/latest-plans-go-on-show-for-st-helier-redevelopment/ 25550 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110930010000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:33:50 GMT 20110930163350 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:34 GMT 201110041642134 The care given to patients admitted to Epsom and St Helier hospitals in a life-threatening or emergency situation is set to even further improve, thanks to an investment of more than £740,000. The significant cash boost will fund an additional team of six senior doctors across both sites, who will assess seriously ill or injured patients as soon as they are admitted to hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/massive-742000-cash-boost-for-emergency-care/ 25471 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110922000000 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:57:43 GMT 20110922165743 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:04 GMT 201110041642104 The two most senior doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have added their support to the first national Government campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer. Launched on 16 September 2011 by the Health Minister and local MP, Paul Burstow, the campaign focuses on highlighting the symptoms of the illness. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/hospitals-back-new-bowel-cancer-campaign/ 25408 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110919000000 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:02:28 GMT 20110919150228 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:20:42 GMT 201110041642042 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ruth Charlton and Dr Martin Stockwell as joint Medical Directors. Ruth and Martin, who have both been Deputy Medical Directors for the Trust since May 2008, will replace Dr James Clarke, who has stood down following two serious illnesses. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/trust-announces-appointment-of-two-new-top-doctors/ 25374 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110914000000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:06:42 GMT 20110914170642 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:20:22 GMT 201110041642022 Local people are being given the chance to look back at how Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals performed over the last year, put their questions to hospital bosses and hear presentations from staff and patients at the upcoming Annual Public Meeting. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/grab-your-chance-to-put-questions-to-health-chiefs/ 25345 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110912000000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:07:45 GMT 20110912170745 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:46 GMT 201110041641946 A team of staff from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have pedalled far enough to get them to the Caribbean, as they took part in this year's London Cycle Challenge. The team of 22 staff members cycled an impressive 4,374 miles over a four week period, burning off 218,700 calories between them and saving 2,187 tonnes of carbon. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/hospital-staff-show-real-pedal-power/ 25258 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110906000000 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:13:21 GMT 20110906171321 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:25 GMT 201110041641925 The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new stroke consultants based at Epsom Hospital who will bolster the service provided to the people of Epsom and surrounding areas. Dr Brendan Affley and Dr Ratneshwari Jha's appointments form part of a £760,000 investment announced by the Trust Board last year to improve stroke services at the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/new-stroke-consultants-start-work-at-epsom/ 25231 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110905050000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:48:33 GMT 20110905174833 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:04 GMT 201110041641904 The £219 million redevelopment of St Helier Hospital has taken another step forward with a team of expert ground surveyors boring holes of up to 200 feet across the site in preparation for building work to start. A team of specialists spent a total of three weeks drilling bore holes to check that the ground near to where demolition work will take place is strong enough. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/are-we-boring-you-st-helier-prepares-for-demolition-works/ 25229 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110905000000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:43:08 GMT 20110905164308 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:18:39 GMT 201110041641839 There's been an influx of new faces around the Trust lately as 164 junior doctors started work at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals last month. For some, they are progressing onto their second, third (or more) years of studying, whilst for 39 newly-qualified doctors this is their first ever experience of working in a hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/hospitals-welcome-164-new-junior-doctors-to-the-fold/ 25200 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110902010000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:48:09 GMT 20110902174809 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:17:24 GMT 201110041641724 The Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital, where local cancer patients and their loved ones can go for practical advice, emotional support and complementary therapies, is hosting a series of events to promote independent living. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/independent-living-sessions-at-st-helier-hospital/ 25197 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:16:49 GMT 20110902171649 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:18:00 GMT 201110041641800 Aside from the odd 'nip and tuck' here and there, St Helier Hospital has been a familiar landmark on the skyline of Sutton since 1938. Now, on the eve of its £219 million redevelopment, the Trust is appealing to former staff to share their memories in an exhibition before the face of the hospital changes forever. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/appeal-for-memories-on-eve-of-st-helier-hospital-facelift/ 25097 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110826000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:24:39 GMT 20110826122439 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:05:01 GMT 2011090611110501 The special board in charge of demerging Epsom and St Helier hospitals to ensure they achieve foundation trust status has announced the criteria by which the organisations bidding to partner them will be judged. Hundreds of local people, patients and staff were consulted on the criteria which will be used to measure the final bids. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/criteria-announced-for-judging-new-hospital-partners/ 25017 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110818000000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:38:14 GMT 20110818153814 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:56:04 GMT 201109221645604 A new maternity assessment unit, where women can get advice and treatment if they are suffering from complications during their pregnancy, was officially opened at Epsom Hospital recently. A crowd of VIPs and staff gathered to watch as the plaque was unveiled at the new unit, which offers expectant parents a short notice, same-day service should they have any concerns or need support. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/new-maternity-unit-officially-opens/ 25001 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110817000000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:05:22 GMT 20110817180522 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:04:13 GMT 2011090611110413 The organisers of a charity fashion show dropped in to Epsom Hospital recently to present the children's ward with a cheque for £1,000. The event was organised by Surrey residents Georgina Potter and Becci Devonport to raise money for Casey Ward, where Becci's son Jack has recently spent time as a patient. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/grand-designs-fashion-show-raises-1000-for-childrens-ward-at-epsom-hospital/ 24975 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110816030000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:23:01 GMT 20110816152301 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:03:37 GMT 2011090611110337 Patients attending the emergency department (A&E) at St Helier Hospital last week were among the first to have the chance to be treated in a brand new 'urgent care centre'. The centre, which forms part of the emergency department, opened on 1 August 2011, and provides care for patients who do not need emergency, life-saving treatment. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/st-helier-hospital-unveils-brand-new-urgent-care-centre/ 24972 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110816000000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:12:40 GMT 20110816151240 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:03:12 GMT 2011090611110312 A health care assistant at St Helier Hospital is preparing to leap from a plane at 10,000 feet next month, all in the name of charity. Carol Fletcher, who works in the gynaecology outpatients department (where infertility, bladder control and problems linked to the menopause are all treated), will be taking the plunge to raise money for UNICEF and the work that they're doing to battle the famine in Somalia. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/healthcare-assistant-takes-to-the-skies-for-charity/ 24951 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110812010000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:56:03 GMT 20110812175603 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:02:48 GMT 2011090611110248 An annual award ceremony to celebrate the hard work, innovation and long service of staff from Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals took place recently. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/trust-celebrates-excellence-at-annual-awards-ceremony/ 24949 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:10:00 GMT 20110812001000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:19:01 GMT 20110812171901 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:02:23 GMT 2011090611110223 British summers are famously unpredictable, but even when it's not pouring down with rain thousands of people across the country are driven indoors by another problem particular to the season. Although nothing more than an irritating sideshow to a picnic for most, for a significant minority of people bee and wasp stings can be deadly. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/a-sting-in-the-tail-for-some-this-summer/ 24882 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110805010000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:11:04 GMT 20110805151104 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:30:32 GMT 201109131753032 The young children at Willows nursery in Sutton Hospital can now make the most of the summer months, thanks to a brand new garden area funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/its-childs-play-at-sutton-hospital-nursery/ 24787 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110729000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:12:35 GMT 20110729161235 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:46:23 GMT 201108011644623 The Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital, where local cancer patients and their loved ones can go for practical advice, emotional support and complementary therapies, is hosting a series of events to promote independent living. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/independent-living-sessions-at-st-helier-hospital/ 24668 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110720000000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:36:42 GMT 20110720173642 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:46:01 GMT 201108011644601 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurence Newman as interim Chair from 1 August 2011. Laurence replaces John Davey, who announced in March that he would not be seeking reappointment when his term of office came to end (31 July 2011). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/interim-chair-appointed/ 24643 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110718000000 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:42:24 GMT 20110718124224 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:45:38 GMT 201108011644538 A brand new, state-of-the-art dialysis centre - complete with the latest in cutting edge technology - has opened for patients in Epsom and the surrounding area, right in the centre of town. The unit means people with renal (kidney) disease will be able to dialyse closer to home, and will save them having to travel to hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/state-of-the-art-dialysis-centre-opens-in-the-heart-of-epsom/ 24600 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110715000000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:15:12 GMT 20110715161512 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:45:16 GMT 201108011644516 As the school holidays approach us once more, parents and guardians across Sutton and Epsom will be thinking of enjoyable ways to entertain their children - and that may mean you're planning a trip to a farm or petting zoo. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/keeping-well-down-on-the-farm/ 24589 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110714000000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:56:25 GMT 20110714165625 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:44:55 GMT 201108011644455 The former Chief Executive of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, David Smith, made a return visit to Britten Ward at Epsom Hospital last week (28 June 2011) to present Welch Allyn Patient Monitoring Equipment, worth £40,000 and purchased by Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/epsoms-stroke-service-receives-new-monitoring-equipment/ 24454 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110708050000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:06:52 GMT 20110708130652 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:44:15 GMT 201108011644415 To many people in the southeast and across the country, it seems like summer came early this year, as the UK recorded its hottest April on record and the driest spring in a century. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/top-doctor-issues-advice-for-when-temperatures-rise-this-summer/ 24461 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110708010000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:04:03 GMT 20110708190403 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:44:36 GMT 201108011644436 Representatives from charities, local councils and patients' panels met last week (27 June 2011) to help shape the future of St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/local-people-have-their-say-on-the-future-of-st-helier-hospital/ 24429 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110706010000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:11:08 GMT 20110706181108 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:43:23 GMT 201108011644323 Representatives from charities, local councils and patients'panels met this week (4 July 2011) to help shape the future of Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/local-people-have-their-say-on-the-future-of-epsom-hospital/ 24428 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110706000000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:55:45 GMT 20110706175545 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:43:50 GMT 201108011644350 Idyllic Chatsworth House, located in the heart of the Peak District, is in for a shock this September. That's because 'St Hel's Belles' - a team of cardiac nurses and support staff from the Trust's cardiology unit - will descend on the estate to raise money for the British Heart Foundation with a sponsored, tutu-clad fifteen-mile hike. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/st-hels-belles-cardiac-team-get-ready-for-sponsored-walk/ 24332 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMT 20110701060000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:46:24 GMT 20110701174624 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:42:36 GMT 201108011644236 The efforts of staff working in St Helier Hospital's maternity unit have resulted in the opening of the 'Poppy Room', a peaceful 'safe haven' for families who have experienced a stillbirth. The Surrey branch of the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (Sands) also contributed £1,500 to the cause, which paid for the refurbishment and redecoration work in the room at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/safe-haven-for-bereaved-parents-opens-at-st-helier-maternity-unit/ 24325 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110701000000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:16:50 GMT 20110701131650 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:42:54 GMT 201108011644254 Tom Brake, the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has praised the cancer service at St Helier Hospital, following a visit last week (20 June). During a tour of the hospital, Mr Brake met with staff and volunteers and took the chance to look around our Cancer Information and Support Centre. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/cancer-information-and-support-centre-is-a-fantastic-facility-says-local-mp/ 24280 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110629000000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:01:18 GMT 20110629100118 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:43:27 GMT 201107011644327 Former patients of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at Epsom Hospital, turned out in numbers to take part in a sponsored walk to raise money for orthopaedic research recently (12 June 2011). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/fancy-footwork-gives-orthopaedic-research-a-shot-in-the-arm/ 24236 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110624000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:31:38 GMT 20110624183138 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:43:08 GMT 201107011644308 Matthew Hopkins, Chief Executive of Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals joined thousands of other cyclists across the country today (21 June 2011) to celebrate national bike week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/chief-executive-saddles-up-for-national-bike-week/ 24181 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110622000000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:58:24 GMT 20110622095824 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:42:48 GMT 201107011644248 The Board charged with helping the Trust's hospitals achieve foundation trust status has today (16 June 2011) announced the names of the organisations that have formally shown an interest in merging with Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/potential-hospital-partners-announced/ 24096 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110616000000 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:06:35 GMT 20110616130635 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:42:28 GMT 201107011644228 A nurse from the children's A&E department at St Helier Hospital is to take part in an 'Ironman' triathlon - an event that will see her swim for 2.4 miles, cycle for 112 miles and run a full marathon - all in less than 17 hours. Hannah Fisher, a senior staff nurse who lives in Raynes Park, will be taking on the challenge to raise funds for anti-malaria charity, Malaria No More, after she spent time volunteering with malaria sufferers in Ghana last year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/nurse-of-steel-takes-on-ironman/ 24080 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110615000000 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:41:38 GMT 20110615154138 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:42:04 GMT 201107011644204 The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Croft as Director of People and Organisational Development. Kevin, who lives in Kingston, has worked for the NHS for 18 years and joins from NHS North West London, the organisation responsible for running NHS services in north west London. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/trust-welcomes-new-director-of-people-and-organisational-development/ 24072 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110614000000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:38:37 GMT 20110614173837 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:42 GMT 201107011644142 One of the top doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is urging local men to take their health more seriously this week, to coincide with the launch of national Men's Health Week, which starts today (13 June 2011). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/get-a-health-check-online-top-doctor-supports-mens-health-week-2011/ 24054 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110613000000 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:18:19 GMT 20110613151819 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:22 GMT 201107011644122 Nurses and their colleagues, friends and relatives came together at Sutton Hospital last month (May) to unveil a brand new 'quiet room' at the eye clinic. The room has been specially designed to give patients the privacy they may need when coming to terms with bad news. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/eye-clinic-unveils-new-quiet-room-at-sutton-hospital/ 24024 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:39:19 GMT 20110609123919 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:02 GMT 201107011644102 The Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr James Marsh as its newest Deputy Medical Director. James has been at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals for eight years, joining as a renal (kidney) consultant in 2003, before being made lead consultant for transplantation and, subsequently, clinical director for renal services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/trust-announces-appointment-of-new-deputy-medical-director/ 24016 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110608000000 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:53:54 GMT 20110608175354 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:40:41 GMT 201107011644041 Patients of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), their families and friends will soon be putting their best foot forward for charity by taking part in a sponsored walk around Nonsuch Park. The EOC, which is a clinical centre of excellence based at Epsom Hospital, is holding a charity walk to raise money for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/best-foot-forward-for-charity-walk/ 23954 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110607050000 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:04:34 GMT 20110607180434 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:40:19 GMT 201107011644019 Paul Burstow, the MP for Sutton and Cheam and the Minister of State for Care Services, took some time out of his busy schedule recently (25 May 2011) to co-present a show on Radio St Helier. Coming straight from Parliament, where he had just listened to President Barack Obama give a historic speech to both the House of Lords and the House of Commons, Mr Burstow joined forces with the team of volunteers who run the in-house radio station at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/minister-of-state-spins-the-discs-at-radio-st-helier/ 23921 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110607000000 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:54:49 GMT 20110607115449 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:58 GMT 201107011643958 The recent E.coli outbreak in northern Germany has prompted the most senior microbiologist at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals to issue words of advice to local people. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/dont-take-chances-over-ecoli-outbreak-urges-senior-doctor/ 23890 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110603000000 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:14:14 GMT 20110603121414 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:38 GMT 201107011643938 Queen Mary's Hospital for Children was presented with a £150 cheque recently (23 May), after young pupils from Beddington Infants School in Wallington used their special 'princess and pirates' disco to raise money for the cause. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/dancing-pirates-give-childrens-hospital-a-boost/ 23841 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110601000000 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:27:56 GMT 20110601102756 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:15 GMT 201107011643915 A long-serving matron at Epsom Hospital has been crowned Nurse of the Year at a special ceremony. Maria Paterson, matron for specialty medicine (which includes stroke, respiratory (chest) and cardiology (heart) care) at the hospital, picked up the award at a celebration to mark International Nurses' Day on 12 May. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/local-hospitals-announce-nurse-of-the-year/ 23826 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110531000000 Tue, 31 May 2011 10:53:19 GMT 20110531105319 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:42:03 GMT 2011060112124203 Young people with kidney disease who struggle to deal with their condition as they approach adulthood are set to benefit from a new initiative at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/teenage-kidney-patients-given-helping-hand/ 23812 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110527000000 Fri, 27 May 2011 18:02:50 GMT 20110527180250 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:41:41 GMT 2011060112124141 More than 120 local people took their chance to grill experts about the future of Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals last week. At two public meetings, held on 16 and 18 May, patients, visitors, local councillors and members of charities which support the hospitals, all had the chance to quiz key members of the Transaction Board. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/over-120-attend-meetings-on-hospitals-future/ 23801 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110526000000 Thu, 26 May 2011 18:03:52 GMT 20110526180352 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:18:18 GMT 2011060310101818 A new study by consumer watchdog Which? has named the car park facilities at St Helier Hospital as the most improved in the country, while parking facilities at Epsom have also been praised. The good news follows a comprehensive review of car parking at the Trust, known as 'The Big Conversation'. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/top-of-the-class-for-hospital-car-parks/ 23757 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110525000000 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:33:33 GMT 20110525163333 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:41:01 GMT 2011060112124101 Like NHS organisations across the country, our Trust is facing an extremely tough financial challenge this year. The amount we are paid for treating our patients has been reduced by four percent, whilst our primary care trusts are reducing the amount of money they spend with us, focusing on treating more patients closer to where they live, for example in GP surgeries. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/changing-the-way-we-work-improving-the-care-we-provide/ 23697 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:00:00 GMT 20110520180000 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:19:17 GMT 20110520171917 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:09:44 GMT 201107051420944 The most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is getting behind a new campaign which calls on the Government to add emergency life support skills (such as first aid and resuscitation) to the national curriculum. The initiative, which has been launched by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the British Heart Foundation, aims to get emergency skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/children-should-learn-life-saving-skills-says-senior-nurse/ 23653 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110517000000 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:29:33 GMT 20110517142933 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:40:17 GMT 2011060112124017 Two meetings have been arranged so that members of the public can learn more about how Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals intend to achieve foundation trust status. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/your-chance-to-quiz-nhs-bosses-on-hospitals-futures/ 23413 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110516000000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:46:55 GMT 20110428174655 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:51:05 GMT 201105161645105 A specialist in allergies at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is encouraging local hay fever sufferers to be prepared for a long summer, as early signs show that the season ahead could be harder than usual for people who are intolerant to pollen. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/pollen-count-reaches-hay-fever-pitch/ 23619 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110513000000 Fri, 13 May 2011 18:16:21 GMT 20110513181621 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:12:07 GMT 2011061612121207 On Friday (May 6), the Trust Board met to agree the organisation's financial plan for 2011-12 and acknowledged that the Trust faces a very challenging position. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/our-financial-plan-for-2011-12/ 23605 Thu, 12 May 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110512020000 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:48:54 GMT 20110512184854 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:39:37 GMT 2011060112123937 A senior surgeon from Epsom and St Helier hospitals recently returned from a two-week mission to a North African warzone. Mr Richard Field, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Epsom Hospital was based at Tataouine regional hospital, located near the Libyan border in southern Tunisia. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/from-surrey-to-the-sahara-trust-doctor-volunteers-in-north-african-warzone/ 23594 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110512000000 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:08:34 GMT 20110512120834 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:39:15 GMT 2011060112123915 A local man who was treated for leukaemia at St Helier Hospital will be climbing the three highest mountains in the UK in under 24 hours next month (10 June), to raise funds for the department which cared for him. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/aint-no-mountain-high-enough-for-leukaemia-patient/ 23576 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110510000000 Tue, 10 May 2011 18:06:00 GMT 20110510180600 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:54 GMT 2011060112123854 New figures show that a record number of people donated vital organs at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals last year, bringing a new lease of life to a number of people across the region. But now, the Trust's most senior doctor, Medical Director Dr James Clarke, is urging more people to step forward and sign up to the organ donor register. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/organ-donations-rise-but-we-still-need-more-says-senior-doctor/ 23513 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110506000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 14:14:32 GMT 20110506141432 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:12 GMT 2011060112123812 A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the shock, upheaval and distress the disease causes is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month (May). The seven week programme deals with every aspect of cancer, from the first diagnosis. It includes topics from diet and nutrition to how cancer affects the human body, and from relaxation to complementary therapies. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/free-managing-the-cancer-experience-course-starts-soon/ 23525 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110506000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:58:27 GMT 20110506175827 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:32 GMT 2011060112123832 Patients on the children's ward at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children got an early Easter treat thanks to the generosity of local club Tooting and Mitcham FC. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/tooting-and-mitcham-fc-make-it-an-eggs-tra-special-easter-for-the-kids/ 23411 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110428010000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:52:33 GMT 20110428165233 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:56 GMT 201105031642256 Make a splash this year by entering the Great Duck Race 2011 unless you're the kind to duck a challenge! And by doing so, you can support the work of the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund, a charity which funds new equipment for Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/quacking-good-time-for-all-at-the-great-duck-race-11/ 23399 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110427010000 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:14:19 GMT 20110427171419 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:35 GMT 201105031642235 Local doctors are being given a new weapon in the fight against cancer, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Leatherhead Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/leatherhead-friends-join-cancer-battle-with-life-saving-50000-donation/ 23385 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110426000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:13:41 GMT 20110426171341 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:43 GMT 201105031642143 With the weather fast improving and evenings getting longer it's no surprise that many of us will be enjoying the opportunity to do a spot of gardening but did you know the potential dangers involved? http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/be-on-guard-in-the-garden-watch-out-for-accidents-this-summer/ 23388 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110426000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:13:19 GMT 20110426181319 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:10 GMT 201105031642210 An independent survey has shown that patients being treated at Epsom and St Helier hospitals rate their care highly, they see doctors and nurses working well together and the areas that they are looked after in are clean. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/patients-have-their-say-in-national-survey/ 23356 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110421020000 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:26:31 GMT 20110421182631 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:13 GMT 201105031642113 The team charged with helping the Trust's hospitals achieve foundation trust status have published an official notice inviting NHS organisations that may be interested in merging with Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals to come forward. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/hospitals-move-closer-to-foundation-trust-status/ 23354 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110421000000 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:16:56 GMT 20110421181656 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:20:47 GMT 201105031642047 As the nation gears up to enjoy a series of well deserved public holidays, hospitals can anticipate seeing more people coming through the doors of their A&E (accident and emergency) departments because of DIY accidents, burns from BBQs and alcohol-related injuries. And, if the weather is good, there might be cases of people with sunburn, heatstroke or dehydration. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/is-ae-the-right-option-choose-well-over-the-holidays/ 23335 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110420030000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:39:27 GMT 20110420143927 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:20:06 GMT 201105031642006 Doctors and nurses at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are calling on all DIY enthusiasts to take care this Easter, as figures show more people hurt themselves over the Bank Holiday weekend. Last year, the busy A&E departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals saw approximately 270 adults every day. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/dodge-diy-dangers-this-easter/ 23327 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110420000000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:30:50 GMT 20110420113050 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:19:43 GMT 201105031641943 A specialist doctor from the children's A&E department at St Helier Hospital is calling for all local parents to have their children vaccinated against measles. Following reports of measles outbreaks in Europe earlier this week, experts across the country have been encouraging parents to have their children vaccinated before going on holiday. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/put-a-full-stop-to-measles-spots-says-senior-doctor/ 23267 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20110415040000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:17:15 GMT 20110415171715 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:19:20 GMT 201105031641920 Surveyors are on the ground at St Helier Hospital marking the first practical step in the hospital's landmark £219 million redevelopment. The multi-million pound scheme includes demolishing almost a third of the current site and replacing it with a brand new, state-of-the-art building which will house the majority of the hospital's wards and clinics. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/219-million-hospital-redevelopment-surveying-begins-on-site/ 23262 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:14 GMT 20110415155414 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:18:55 GMT 201105031641855 Young people living in Sutton, Merton and Surrey are being urged to take precautions in the sun, as alarming figures show a tripling of skin cancer rates among 15 - 34 year olds in Britain. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/concern-for-the-young-as-skin-cancer-rates-triple/ 23188 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110412000000 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:15:17 GMT 20110412171517 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:18:33 GMT 201105031641833 Record numbers of people are finding out about Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals online, new figures reveal. It's been two years since the Trust re-launched its website, and latest statistics show that almost 1,000 people visit the site every day. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/hospital-website-records-greatest-hits/ 23163 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110411000000 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:21:05 GMT 20110411132105 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:18:11 GMT 201105031641811 One in five people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives and next week local people who may be affected by the illness are being encouraged to seek help. Top hospital doctor Ruth Charlton, who is the Deputy Medical Director at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals, is supporting Depression Awareness Week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/if-youre-down-seek-help/ 23108 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110406030000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:33:40 GMT 20110406113340 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:17:48 GMT 201105031641748 A senior nurse at St Helier Hospital is limbering up for the race of her life, as she prepares to take on the London Marathon to raise money for kidney research. Sue Woodcock, the lead nurse for Trust's renal department, will be taking part in the 26.2 mile run later this month to raise vital funds for the South West Thames Institute for Renal Research. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/renal-nurse-takes-going-the-extra-mile-a-bit-too-far/ 23107 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110406000000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:40:39 GMT 20110406104039 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:17:24 GMT 201105031641724 The £219 million redevelopment of St Helier Hospital achieved another milestone recently when the team working on the scheme were given the thumbs up by an independent review team from the Department of Health. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/hospital-redevelopment-team-get-thumbs-up-from-independent-review/ 23054 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110401020000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:32:18 GMT 20110401173218 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:15:33 GMT 201105031641533 Midwifery, obstetric, paediatric and neonatal staff at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are celebrating after the Trust successfully passed the second stage of an international scheme set up to support women breastfeed. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/international-baby-friendly-award-for-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ 23052 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110401010000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:06:46 GMT 20110401170646 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:15:56 GMT 201105031641556 Two brand new treadmills at Epsom Hospital are helping patients with heart conditions to get back on their feet and return to fitness. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/keep-on-running-new-treadmills-arrive-at-specialist-heart-centre/ 23050 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110401000000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:24:07 GMT 20110401162407 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:16:21 GMT 201105031641621 Patients, staff, visitors and volunteers celebrated the arrival of new electrocardiograph (ECG) machine to the dedicated stroke unit, Britten ward, at Epsom Hospital in March. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/fingers-on-the-pulse-thanks-to-new-ecg/ 23034 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110331010000 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:08:27 GMT 20110331140827 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:06:31 GMT 201104041860631 The MP for Croydon South, Richard Ottaway, visited St Helier Hospital recently (25 March 2011) for a special briefing about plans to spend £219 million redeveloping the site. As well as viewing the latest designs and drawings for the scheme, Mr Ottaway spent time meeting with staff who are leading the multi-million pound project. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/mp-visits-to-hear-about-redevelopment-plans/ 23028 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110330010000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:13:08 GMT 20110330161308 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:05:54 GMT 201104041860554 New figures show that the number of teenagers giving birth at St Helier Hospital fell by 22 per cent last year, while the number of pregnancies in women aged 36 and over increased. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/teenage-pregnancies-fall-at-st-helier-hospital/ 22994 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110329000000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:31:50 GMT 20110329173150 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:28:57 GMT 201105031642857 New figures show that the number of teenagers giving birth at Epsom Hospital fell by 28 per cent last year, while the number of pregnancies in women aged 36 and over increased. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/teenage-pregnancies-fall-at-epsom-hospital/ 22954 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110325000000 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:48:05 GMT 20110325174805 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:05:03 GMT 201104041860503 Top doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and are urging men to take their health seriously. On average, one in nine men will experience prostate cancer during their lifetime. Currently around a quarter of a million men are living with the disease in the UK and by the end of the year another 37,000 will be diagnosed. It is the most common form of cancer in men - and this year alone, 10,000 men will die as a consequence. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/support-from-doctors-for-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/ 22925 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110323010000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:56:29 GMT 20110323105629 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:29:00 GMT 201104071532900 A brand new £115,000 boiler system at Sutton Hospital is set to reduce the Trust's carbon emissions, save money on energy bills and, most importantly of all, is helping to keep our patients warm and their water hot. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/new-115000-boilers-firing-on-all-cylinders-at-sutton-hospital/ 22897 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110318000000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:46:53 GMT 20110318174653 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:11:15 GMT 2011040610101115 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Chrisha Alagaratnam as its new Director of Finance. Chrisha, who is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, joins after 16 years of working in the NHS. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/trust-welcomes-new-director-of-finance/ 22880 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110317000000 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:18:11 GMT 20110317131811 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:03:41 GMT 201104041860341 Staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals believe their role makes a difference to patients, they look forward to coming to work and they are satisfied with the quality of patient care they are able to deliver. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/the-jobs-a-good-one-national-survey-shows-staff-are-content/ 22871 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:39:34 GMT 20110316183934 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:15:02 GMT 2011040610101502 Patients at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at Epsom Hospital, were given a special treat on Saturday (5 March 2011), as World Book Night came to the wards of the renowned unit. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/a-million-reasons-to-get-reading-celebrated-at-the-trust/ 22857 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:08:33 GMT 20110316100833 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:02:29 GMT 201104041860229 A breathing and lung specialist at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is urging local people to be vigilant against tuberculosis (TB) after new figures show that the disease is more common in London and urban areas. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/be-aware-of-tb-urges-specialist-doctor/ 22760 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110309000000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:32:57 GMT 20110309173257 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:01:59 GMT 201104041860159 Epsom and St Helier hospitals are launching the UK's first ever A&E (accident and emergency) based training course for people preparing to travel to conflicts and hostile environments around the world. From this summer, international journalists, business travellers, and those working for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will receive expert tuition from doctors and nurses in the hospitals' busy A&E departments. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/hospitals-launch-life-saving-training-for-hostile-environments/ 22731 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110308050000 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:58:15 GMT 20110308175815 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:01:31 GMT 201104041860131 The Chairman of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, John Davey, has announced that he will not be seeking reappointment when his term of office comes to an end in July. John has been with the Trust for five years, serving nearly four years as Chairman. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/trust-chairman-stands-down/ 22709 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110307030000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:26:49 GMT 20110307152649 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:01:06 GMT 201104041860106 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are throwing their support behind No Smoking Day, which takes place this year on 9 March. Organised by the No Smoking Day charity, the aim of the day is to provide a common focal point for smokers wishing to give up the habit. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/isnt-it-time-you-quit/ 22706 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110307000000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:45:48 GMT 20110307144548 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:00:41 GMT 201104041860041 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are looking for 1,000 patients and local people to become involved in a special panel to give feedback about their hospital services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/its-your-hospital-1000-patients-and-local-people-wanted/ 22686 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110304000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:43:43 GMT 20110304144343 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:57:57 GMT 201104041755757 Car parking arrangements at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are to be revolutionised, after 1,100 patients, visitors and staff had their say. Last year, the Trust launched a comprehensive review of car parking known as 'The Big Conversation', to find out how its car parks could be improved, while still keeping them safe, accessible and fair for the hundreds of thousands of people that use them each year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/hospital-car-parking-you-talked-we-listened/ 22683 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT 20110303060000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:05:52 GMT 20110303180552 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:58:19 GMT 201104041755819 A new £200,000 x-ray room at Epsom Hospital was officially opened in front of a crowd of patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and VIPs recently. The facility - which was generously funded by the hospital's League of Friends - houses a brand new specialist unit which can take up to 15 images per second to create a moving image of a patient's insides. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/200000-x-ray-room-opens-at-epsom-hospital/ 22675 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110303030000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:01:14 GMT 20110303150114 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:58:44 GMT 201104041755844 A star of ITV1's major new drama series, Monroe, prepared for her role in the show by spending time with a surgical team from Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Actress Michelle Asante, who plays shy junior doctor Kitty Wilson in the primetime medical drama, shadowed one of the Trust's leading surgeons. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/trust-surgeon-teaches-itv1-star-tips-of-the-trade/ 22672 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110303000000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:31:32 GMT 20110303143132 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:59:12 GMT 201104041755912 The infection control and prevention team at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is reminding local people about the importance of regular hand washing to stay healthy. Cold weather is often seen as the prime time for infectious illnesses, but although winter is on its way out, the threat posed by viruses and other bugs is not. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/better-hand-hygiene-nothing-to-sneeze-at/ 22595 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110225000000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:08:34 GMT 20110225170834 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:49:50 GMT 201103011754950 A local charity has launched a new fundraising appeal to help kidney patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals receive the treatment that they need in the comfort of their own homes. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/theres-no-place-like-home-for-dialysis-patients-says-new-appeal/ 22585 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110224000000 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:27:44 GMT 20110224182744 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:49:29 GMT 201103011754929 Now that Valentine's Day is finished for another year, you might be tempted to forget all about matters of the heart. But leading doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging local people to keep their heart in mind and to get involved with National Heart Month. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/keep-your-heart-beating-this-february/ 22551 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110221000000 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:57:12 GMT 20110221125712 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:49:06 GMT 201103011754906 In today's News of the World there is a list of 35 hospitals where they say that A&E (accident and emergency) or maternity units will shut. The list incorrectly includes the A&E department at Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/epsom-hospital-ae-trust-responds-to-incorrect-speculation/ 22536 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110220000000 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:51:00 GMT 20110220145100 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:48:45 GMT 201103011754845 The most senior nurse at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is encouraging local people to get involved with the Great Swapathon - a national campaign that can help you and your family swap snacks and sugary drinks for healthier alternatives. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/dont-stop-it-swap-it/ 22448 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110210000000 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:27:17 GMT 20110210172717 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:48:22 GMT 201103011754822 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherry McCormack as a new non-executive director. Cherry lives in Raynes Park and has over 25 years' experience of working in the financial services industry. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/trust-board-appoints-new-non-executive-director/ 22386 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110208000000 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:05:15 GMT 20110208120515 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:58 GMT 201103011754758 The day surgery unit at Epsom Hospital is being completely overhauled following a huge £2.5 million cash injection. The multi-million pound project, funded by the Trust's £10 million capital development programme, means the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) will be transformed into a state-of-the-art treatment centre housing the latest equipment and technology. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/surgery-unit-goes-under-the-knife-in-25-million-transformation/ 22378 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110207020000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:54:12 GMT 20110207155412 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:33 GMT 201103011754733 We have now published an updated version of the Trust's who's who chart which incorporates recent changes in our overall management structure. It also includes a breakdown of our key specialties by clinical directorate. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/whos-who-at-the-trust-updated/ 22376 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110207000000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:47:27 GMT 20110207154727 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:08 GMT 201103011754708 A brand new £634,000 CT scanner at Epsom Hospital is helping to spot life-threatening conditions, such as cancers and potential blood clots, faster and more accurately than ever before. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/life-threatening-conditions-caught-out-with-new-634000-scanner/ 22366 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110204000000 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:02:37 GMT 20110204170237 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:46:45 GMT 201103011754645 Big Chris, the mechanic from the hit TV show Roary The Racing Car, paid a visit to Epsom Hospital recently to cheer up the children on Casey ward. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/big-chris-visited-epsom-hospital/ 22322 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110201000000 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:50:32 GMT 20110201145032 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:46:23 GMT 201103011754623 Trainee surgeons at Epsom Hospital can now practice complex 'keyhole' techniques using state-of-the-art simulators, thanks to a charity which supports the hospital's work. Epsom Medical Equipment Fund officially presented two cutting edge laparoscopy (keyhole) simulators, which cost £5,000 each, to the hospital last Wednesday (19 January). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/10000-donation-gives-trainee-surgeons-a-look-through-the-keyhole/ 22281 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110126030000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:11:46 GMT 20110126101146 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:04:28 GMT 201102071640428 NHS London and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Sawkins as the independent Chair of the Transaction Board charged with taking both Epsom and St Helier hospitals to foundation trust status. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/chair-appointed-to-lead-foundation-trust-work/ 22280 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110126000000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:05:56 GMT 20110126100556 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:29:21 GMT 201102151642921 The Government has today (19 January 2011) published its Health and Social Care Bill 2010-11. The Bill is a crucial part of the Government's vision for the future of the NHS and includes significant changes to the way in which healthcare works. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/health-and-social-care-bill-published/ 22238 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110119000000 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:05:37 GMT 20110119180537 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:25:31 GMT 2011020210102531 New figures from a national report show that premature and newborn babies born at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are receiving some of the best care in the country. The report, published by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries, shows that the death rate of newborns delivered at our hospitals was significantly less than the national average. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/newborn-babies-in-safe-hands-at-the-trust/ 22231 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20110118040000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:47:08 GMT 20110118164708 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:25:07 GMT 2011020210102507 During the snow and ice in November and December, many staff and volunteers showed extraordinary commitment and professionalism to get into work during extremely challenging conditions. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/trust-featured-on-channel-4-tonight/ 22223 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110118000000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:57:15 GMT 20110118095715 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:24:37 GMT 2011020210102437 Hearing aids donated by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are now helping children in Sri Lanka, thanks to a charity based in Carshalton. The hearing aids, which belonged to NHS patients who now have newer digital models, were donated by the Trust to the charity Helplanka in November last year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/happy-new-ears-hospital-hearing-aids-arrive-in-sri-lanka/ 22197 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110112000000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:58:27 GMT 20110112155827 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:24:03 GMT 2011020210102403 As you will hopefully know, I have replaced Samantha Jones as Chief Executive and last Tuesday (4 January 2011) was my first official day at the Trust. I've spent the last week meeting with as many staff and volunteers as possible by touring wards, clinics and other departments. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/thank-you-for-the-warm-welcome/ 22172 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110111030000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:39:30 GMT 20110111173930 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:23:39 GMT 2011020210102339 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Patricia Baskerville CBE as a new Non-executive Director. Patricia, who lives in Kingston, is a senior civil servant and has considerable experience of the public sector, having worked for the Prison Service and the National Offender Management Service for the past ten years. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/hospitals-welcome-newest-member-on-board/ 22154 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110111000000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:36:40 GMT 20110111113640 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:23:17 GMT 2011020210102317 Six things you can do to help us to help you... http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/its-winter-and-were-busy/ 22128 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110104020000 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:30:42 GMT 20110104173042 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:22:51 GMT 2011020210102251 If you think you might have flu, please stay at home and do not come to the hospital. Instead, rest and drink plenty of fluids. You can also take over-the-counter flu remedies to help relieve the symptoms. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/got-flu-stay-at-home/ 22127 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110104000000 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:23:48 GMT 20110104172348 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:22:29 GMT 2011020210102229 An authoritative survey of maternity services across the country has shown that women having babies at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are very happy with the care they receive. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/national-survey-shows-mums-to-be-are-happy-with-care/ 22086 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101230000000 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:09:01 GMT 20101230110901 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:34:46 GMT 201101041533446 Two players from Fulham Football Club brought a little piece of Christmas magic to young patients on the wards of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children recently. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/fulham-fc-sprinkle-christmas-cheer-at-childrens-hospital/ 22059 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101224000000 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:48:15 GMT 20101224134815 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:35:11 GMT 201101041533511 Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are celebrating their best ever performance in their annual evaluation carried out by the Audit Commission, the independent watchdog which monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/local-hospitals-strike-gold-with-financial-improvements/ 22055 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101223030000 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:06:41 GMT 20101223170641 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:35:39 GMT 201101041533539 Doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are repeating their call for local people to be vaccinated against flu this winter, as a small number of people have been admitted to our hospitals with flu-related conditions. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/experts-call-for-at-risk-people-and-pregnant-women-to-have-free-flu-jab/ 22053 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101223000000 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:32:15 GMT 20101223123215 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:36:02 GMT 201101041533602 I would like to take this opportunity and wish you the very best for Christmas and New Year. 2010 has been another fantastic year for our hospitals, with some amazing highpoints. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/seasons-greetings/ 22045 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:00:00 GMT 20101222110000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:59:47 GMT 20101221165947 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:36:27 GMT 201101041533627 The team of doctors and nurses who help to support people with mental health issues while they are patients at St Helier Hospital has been given the highest possible rating in a national accreditation scheme. The liaison psychiatry service helps and treats patients with a wide range of issues, including dementia, alcohol and drug addiction, depression and anxiety. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/hospital-mental-health-team-named-as-excellent/ 22046 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101221000000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:40:58 GMT 20101221174058 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:36:49 GMT 201101041533649 Epsom and St Helier hospitals have joined a new recycling initiative that sees food waste from the hospitals being turned into rich fertiliser for local farms. And just five months after the Trust joined the scheme, more than 12 tonnes of waste has been diverted away from landfill sites and 'ploughed' back into the earth. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/food-for-thought-recycling-initiative-takes-off-at-trust/ 22033 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT 20101220060000 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:46:36 GMT 20101220154636 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:37:08 GMT 201101041533708 Please check this page for changes to opening hours for our pharmacies, restaurants, coffee shops and the League of Friends facilities at St Helier and Sutton hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/christmas-opening-hours-for-in-house-facilities/ 22029 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101220020000 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:19:32 GMT 20101220121932 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:37:29 GMT 201101041533729 All (non-urgent) planned surgery (operations), including those on a 'day case' basis, are scheduled to take place today. At present, we expect all outpatient appointments at Epsom, Sutton, St Helier, The Nelson and Leatherhead hospitals to go ahead. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-20-december-2010/ 22021 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101220000000 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:09:17 GMT 20101220100917 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:38:06 GMT 201101041533806 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Hopkins as its new Chief Executive. Matthew joins the Trust from the strategic health authority NHS London, where he is Deputy Director of Provider Development. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/trust-welcomes-new-chief-executive/ 22002 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101217020000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:36:44 GMT 20101217153644 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:38:36 GMT 201101041533836 A senior doctor at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has made an urgent appeal for local people to give blood after the NHS Blood Service reported that stocks are running low. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/blood-donors-needed-urgently/ 22001 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101217000000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:38:45 GMT 20101217123845 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:39:00 GMT 201101041533900 The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Cllr Clive Smitherham, visited Epsom Hospital recently to officially unveil two new monitors which cost £1,500. The 'comfort cuff' monitors, which have been donated to the hospital by the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund, will help to monitor patients' blood pressures, oxygen levels and heart rate. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/monitoring-the-mayor-new-equipment-unveiled-at-epsom-hospital/ 21987 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101216000000 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:00:06 GMT 20101216150006 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:39:20 GMT 201101041533920 At its monthly meeting on Friday (10 December), the Board agreed that the Trust is unable to become a foundation trust in its current form and that it needs to explore alternative options. The decision comes after the new Government restated its commitment to all NHS hospitals becoming foundation trusts (or part of one) and added a deadline for it happening by March 2014. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/board-outlines-next-step-towards-achieving-foundation-trust-status/ 21971 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101214000000 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:01:35 GMT 20101214160135 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:33:25 GMT 2011012610103325 Special guests, fundraisers, doctors, nurses and other members of Trust staff gathered at the Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital earlier this week (Monday 29 November), to watch as the new centre was officially opened. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/the-ribbon-is-cut-at-the-cancer-information-and-support-centre/ 21888 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT 20101203170000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:48:59 GMT 20101203174859 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:55:33 GMT 201101041755533 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are amongst the safest in the country, according to an authoritative new study. The Doctor Foster Hospital Guide 2010, which was published this week (28 November), revealed the hospital standardised mortality ratio (HSMR) for all 147 acute hospital trusts in the country. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/trust-hospitals-amongst-safest-in-the-country/ 21887 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT 20101203160000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:35:50 GMT 20101203173550 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:56:36 GMT 201101041755636 All non-urgent and urgent planned surgery (operations), including those on a 'day case' basis, are scheduled to take place as planned. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-4-december-2010/ 21886 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101203000000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:48:17 GMT 20101203164817 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:58:00 GMT 201101041755800 All (non-urgent) planned surgery (operations), including those on a 'day case' basis, are scheduled to take place on 3 December. At present, we expect most outpatient appointments at Epsom, Sutton, St Helier, The Nelson and Leatherhead hospitals to go ahead. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-3-december-2010/ 21877 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT 20101202180000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:14:29 GMT 20101202181429 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:59:05 GMT 201101041755905 One of the most senior doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is calling on local people to think of their neighbours during the current cold weather. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/everybody-needs-good-neighbours-especially-when-its-cold/ 21876 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT 20101202120000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:16:47 GMT 20101202171647 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:00:08 GMT 201101041860008 On 30 November 2010, the Government published plans for a new approach to tackling today's causes of premature death and illness and to reduce health inequalities. There will also be a dedicated public health service - called Public Health England - to make it happen. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/improving-public-health-have-your-say/ 21869 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT 20101202100000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:20:11 GMT 20101202112011 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:02:10 GMT 201101041860210 Due to the adverse weather conditions, all (non-urgent) planned surgery (operations), including those on a 'day case' basis, are cancelled on 2 December 2010. At present, we expect most outpatient appointments at Epsom, Sutton, St Helier, The Nelson and Leatherhead hospitals to go ahead. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-2-december-2010/ 21848 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT 20101201170000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:52:29 GMT 20101201165229 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:03:16 GMT 201101041860316 Due to the adverse weather conditions, all (non-urgent) planned surgery (operations), including those on a 'day case' basis, are cancelled on 1 December 2010. At present, we expect all outpatient appointments at Epsom, Sutton, St Helier and The Nelson hospitals to go ahead. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-1-december-2010/ 21835 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMT 20101130180000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:58:52 GMT 20101130225852 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:53:06 GMT 201101041755306 A surgeon at St Helier Hospital has thanked local police for their help in getting him to work this morning (30 November 2010) so that he could perform an important operation. Mr Aziz Anjum, a consultant vascular surgeon at St Helier Hospital, was en route to perform an urgent operation when he was caught in heavy traffic caused by the snow. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/surgeon-thanks-police-for-help-in-snow/ 21826 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT 20101130050000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:59:29 GMT 20101130165929 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:50:28 GMT 201012031425028 Despite the adverse weather conditions today, it is 'business as usual' for our outpatient departments with all clinics running across Epsom, St Helier, Sutton and The Nelson hospitals. In addition, we are pleased to report that all operations and inpatient admissions are going ahead as normal. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-30-november-2010/ 21819 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101130020000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:13:05 GMT 20101130101305 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:47:41 GMT 201012031424741 Snow started falling overnight and is continuing to fall this morning. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/adverse-weather-warning/ 21818 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101130000000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:12:57 GMT 20101130091257 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:47:18 GMT 201012031424718 Doctors and audiologists (hearing specialists) who work at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust have donated 55 hearing aids to a charity to help deaf children in Sri Lanka. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/helping-children-hear-in-sri-lanka/ 21799 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101126000000 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:18:42 GMT 20101126151842 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:46:58 GMT 201012031424658 Temperatures are already dropping and are forecast to fall still further over the weekend, with some predictions of snow in London and the southeast. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/stay-healthy-during-winter-weather/ 21789 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101125000000 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:23:28 GMT 20101125142328 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:46:37 GMT 201012031424637 Junior doctors from across the country faced one of the hardest exams of their career at an assessment held at Epsom Hospital recently. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/doctors-face-tough-test-at-epsom-hospital/ 21784 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101124000000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:41:31 GMT 20101124174131 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:46:05 GMT 201012031424605 A midwife who specialises in home births at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is running special workshops so that local parents-to-be can find out more about having their baby at home. The free workshops, which are run by the Trust's home birth midwife, Maria Mills Shaw, are aimed at anyone who would like to know more about home births. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/midwives-invite-you-to-learn-more-about-home-births/ 21742 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101119000000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:47:49 GMT 20101119174749 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:45:24 GMT 201012031424524 The most senior nurse at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is encouraging local people who have experienced fantastic nursing care at the Trust to nominate staff for a national award. The Patient's Choice Award 2011, which is organised by the Nursing Standard with support from The Patients' Association, is looking for nominations of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who go above the call of duty for their patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/your-chance-to-nominate-local-nurses-for-national-award/ 21728 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101118020000 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:51:21 GMT 20101118155121 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:44:59 GMT 201012031424459 As part of a drive towards even greater openness and transparency, Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have started to publish data which will allow patients and local people to track how well the Trust is performing on a monthly basis. The Trust's website features the latest information on how well it is serving patients in a range of key areas. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/local-hospitals-unveil-monthly-performance/ 21724 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101118000000 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:08:26 GMT 20101118120826 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:44:39 GMT 201012031424439 The pharmacy at Epsom Hospital has reopened for business after a major redesign and refurbishment costing £170,000. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/hospital-pharmacy-reopens-for-business-after-major-170000-upgrade/ 21673 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101112000000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:04:21 GMT 20101112160421 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:44:17 GMT 201012031424417 With winter approaching fast, and the recent drop in temperatures, the chief nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is encouraging local people to do all they can to 'keep warm, keep well'. 'Keep warm, keep well' is the national campaign to reduce cold-related illnesses and deaths during winter. The initiative offers practical information and advice about how to stay well in the cold, as well as the financial support available. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/keep-warm-keep-well-this-winter/ 21658 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:34:22 GMT 20101111153422 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:43:54 GMT 201012031424354 A crowd of new mums, young babies and midwives gathered at the birth centre at St Helier Hospital on Wednesday (3 November) to celebrate the unit's first birthday. The centre, which gives parents-to-be the chance to have their baby naturally in a relaxed, homely atmosphere, has proved to be very popular in its first year, with many of the new mums gladly returning to help celebrate the anniversary. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/12-months-and-500-babies-later-special-birth-centre-celebrates-birthday/ 21664 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:42:54 GMT 20101111174254 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:39:12 GMT 201112131423912 A leading doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is encouraging local people, especially those with a long term illness, to learn how to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr Martin Stockwell, Deputy Medical Director at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is backing the national Self Care Awareness Week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/leading-doctor-urges-local-people-to-look-after-their-health/ 21640 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101110000000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:58:58 GMT 20101110165858 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:42:44 GMT 201012031424244 Spend a few minutes and answer the questions in our web survey for your chance to win a DAB/FM travel radio or a DVD player. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/what-do-you-think-about-our-website/ 21635 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101110000000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:56:47 GMT 20101110145647 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:43:09 GMT 201012031424309 Retired Chelsea and Barcelona footballer Allan Harris dropped into Epsom Hospital last Wednesday (3 November) to present the ear, nose and throat team with two brand new pieces of medical equipment. Allan, who lives in nearby Ashtead and has coached international superstars including Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne, spent time chatting to hospital staff before officially presenting them with two portable nasal endoscopes. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/chelsea-fc-legend-gives-extra-time-for-hospital-charity/ 21598 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101108000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:54:00 GMT 20101108175400 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:42:21 GMT 201012031424221 In June, the Trust launched a scheme to give patients, visitors and local people more information than ever before about healthcare acquired infection rates at its hospitals. Now, having published weekly information about the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) and Clostridium difficile infections at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals for four months, the Trust is adding another infection to the list. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/local-hospitals-continue-drive-to-be-more-open-on-infections/ 21582 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101105000000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:16:40 GMT 20101105171640 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:41:58 GMT 201012031424158 A Trust midwife who specialises in supporting obese women throughout their pregnancy has been invited to speak at the prestigious Royal College of Midwives' annual conference in Manchester later this month (16 - 17 November). Lead midwife for obesity, Zeni Koutsi will be speaking at the national event, which last year attracted more than 1,000 delegates from across the UK, about her and the teams' work. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/specialist-midwife-spreading-the-word-about-good-work/ 21571 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101104000000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:12:07 GMT 20101104171207 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:41:38 GMT 201012031424138 New figures show that the number of physical assaults and incidents of violence and aggression against staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals increased last year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/if-you-want-to-use-us-dont-abuse-us-hospital-staff-see-rise-in-assaults/ 21522 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101101000000 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:09:47 GMT 20101101170947 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:40:47 GMT 201012031424047 In a drive towards even greater openness, Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are to begin regularly publishing how they spend money, where they spend it, and on what. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/see-how-we-spend-your-money-local-hospitals-open-the-books/ 21516 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:26:11 GMT 20101029172611 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:55 GMT 201011051423155 The endoscopy team (who examine patients' digestive and respiratory systems using miniscule cameras) at St Helier Hospital are celebrating a £1.4 million cash boost. The new investment, which has been funded by the Trust's annual capital programme, means that more patients will be able to get the treatment they need, faster than ever before. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/st-helier-invests-14-million-in-life-saving-endoscopy-unit/ 21510 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101027000000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:59:59 GMT 20101027175959 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:18 GMT 201011051423118 The A&E teams at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging local residents to take extra care with fireworks this Guy Fawkes' night. Around this time every year, the Trust sees an increase in the number of people attending its A&E departments as a direct result of accidents caused by fireworks and bonfires, including children who are injured by sparklers. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/dont-let-explosive-fun-get-out-of-hand/ 21496 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101026020000 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:00:17 GMT 20101026170017 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:30:39 GMT 201011051423039 For most people, getting the flu is unpleasant, but not serious and they recover within about a week. However, for some people, getting the flu can lead to more serious illnesses such as pneumonia. In addition, it is estimated that there are 8,000 flu-related deaths in the winter months in England and Wales - some of which could be avoided by vaccination. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/experts-urge-at-risk-people-and-pregnant-women-to-have-free-flu-jab/ 21488 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101026000000 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:23:48 GMT 20101026112348 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:30:07 GMT 201011051423007 One in nine women in the UK will get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. As with all cancers, the earlier the condition is found, the better the chance of beating it. That's why a leading cancer nurse at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is supporting a new iPhone application (app) that encourages women to check their breasts regularly. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/leading-cancer-nurse-backs-new-iphone-app/ 21461 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101022020000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:34:31 GMT 20101022133431 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:29:17 GMT 201011051422917 Local people interested in helping to run one of the largest multi-million pound organisations in the area are being given a unique opportunity to find out more. As one of the Trust's non-executive directors leaves the organisation to move overseas, an informal open evening has been arranged at Epsom Hospital for people who may be interested in the vacancy. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/tempted-to-become-a-member-of-the-board/ 21455 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101022000000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:59:52 GMT 20101022095952 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:28:42 GMT 201011051422842 Trust plans to spend £219 million redeveloping St Helier Hospital were given a massive boost today (20 October 2010) as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP, reconfirmed that the Government would be funding the £219 million scheme. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/219-million-st-helier-redevelopment-gets-chancellors-backing/ 21449 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101020020000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:51:40 GMT 20101020155140 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:28:04 GMT 201011051422804 As winter gets closer, hospitals up and down the country see more and more people coming through the doors of their accident and emergency (A&E) departments because of accidents in the icy conditions and seasonal illnesses. Whilst most people using A&E genuinely need its services and are suffering a life threatening or real emergency to their health, there are also people who come because they are feeling mildly unwell. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/get-the-right-nhs-care-faster-this-winter/ 21444 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101020000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:19:50 GMT 20101020131950 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:27:19 GMT 201011051422719 A tea party to celebrate and thank the 428 volunteers who regularly give up their time to support Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals was held at Epsom Racecourse recently. Every hospital volunteer was invited by the Trust to the annual event, which took place in the prestigious Queen's Stand at the racecourse. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/tea-party-celebrates-hospital-volunteers/ 21439 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101019010000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:24:06 GMT 20101019172406 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:26:35 GMT 201011051422635 A brand new maternity assessment unit which offers advice, support and monitoring for mothers-to-be, and in particular women with complicated pregnancies and conditions such as diabetes and a history of miscarriages, has opened at Epsom Hospital. The unit, which costs almost £100,000 a year to run, is more responsive to the needs of mothers-to-be by providing a same-day service for them to see a midwife. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/new-maternity-assessment-unit-provides-more-responsive-care-for-mothers-to-be/ 21432 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101019000000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:28:47 GMT 20101019152847 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:25:26 GMT 201011051422526 As you may know, the Government is planning significant changes to the NHS. As such, they recently published a White Paper, 'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS', outlining their proposals. A White Paper is a Parliamentary paper which explains Government policy. In them, Governments set out their proposed actions and signify their intentions to pass new laws. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-the-nhs/ 21434 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101019000000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:48:57 GMT 20101019154857 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:25:59 GMT 201011051422559 New figures show that the Trust's Centre of Pain Education (COPE) is significantly improving the way people who suffer from chronic pain are able to deal with their condition. And, on average, patients are reporting a 14% decrease in the amount of pain they suffered before and after using COPE's services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/centre-of-pain-education-helping-patients-to-cope/ 21411 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101018000000 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:12:06 GMT 20101018121206 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:24:48 GMT 201011051422448 The most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is backing the Global Handwashing Day tomorrow (Friday 15 October) and calling on local people to remember the role they have to play in helping to reduce the spread of infections. Starting in 2008, Global Handwashing Day reinforces the importance of good hand hygiene, and focuses on the need for people to wash their hands with soap throughout the day. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/hospitals-top-nurse-backs-global-handwashing-day/ 21386 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:02:49 GMT 20101014170249 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:23:46 GMT 201011051422346 Dozens of patients, carers and staff gathered in Purley last Wednesday (6 October) to watch Richard Ottaway, MP for Croydon South officially open a brand new renal dialysis unit. The unit, which is on Brighton Road, means that patients with renal (kidney) disease will no longer have to come into hospital to dialyse and can do it closer to their own home. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/mp-opens-new-renal-dialysis-centre-in-purley/ 21381 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101013000000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:55:02 GMT 20101013115502 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:23:04 GMT 201011051422304 An awards ceremony celebrating the 84 members of Trust staff who have achieved an NVQ (national vocational qualification) this year has taken place. Staff from across our hospitals, including ward sisters, nurses and other clinical and non-clinical staff were all invited to the celebration and were presented with their award by Director of Human Resources. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/hospital-staff-celebrate-qualifications/ 21378 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:32:31 GMT 20101012173231 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:22:23 GMT 201011051422223 The League of Friends shop in St Helier Hospital has been officially re-opened by 'Ab Fab' actress June Whitfield following a £65,000 refurbishment. The shop, which sells magazines, books, sandwiches, gifts and many other items, has been extended so that patients, visitors and staff can choose from a wider selection of goods. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/new-hospital-shop-is-absolutely-fabulous/ 21345 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101008000000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:41:24 GMT 20101008124124 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:20:57 GMT 201011051422057 The official record of how well Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust performed last year has been published. The annual report, which contains detailed information about the service we provided to our patients during 2009-10, our finances and how well we did in meeting key Government standards, is available now. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/hot-off-the-press-annual-report-2009-10-now-available/ 21350 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101008000000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:21:16 GMT 20101008172116 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:21:45 GMT 201011051422145 Disturbing new figures show that the number of people admitted to Epsom and St Helier hospitals with alcohol related illnesses and injuries in the past seven years has increased by almost 145 per cent. Whether people require long-term medical treatment for chronic liver failure, or need hospital treatment in Accident & Emergency (A&E) after a drunken fall, the figures show that in 2009-10, 575 people were admitted to the hospitals because of drinking alcohol, compared to 234 in 2002-03. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/alcohol-related-illnesses-and-injuries-continue-to-soar/ 21327 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:13:00 GMT 20101005151300 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:14:11 GMT 20101005151411 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:32:51 GMT 201011051423251 A leading cancer nurse at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer this month. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/top-cancer-nurse-backs-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ 21314 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:25:00 GMT 20101001172500 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:27:16 GMT 20101001172716 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:07:58 GMT 2010110512120758 Doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are encouraging people to prepare for the return of the 'winter vomiting' bug, norovirus. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/hospital-experts-warn-of-winter-vomiting-bug-return/ 21312 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101001000000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:57:14 GMT 20101001125714 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:29:27 GMT 201101041532927 After years of intense studying and practical training, 150 junior doctors have started work at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals, and are already settling in well. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/trust-welcomes-150-new-doctors/ 21296 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:37:00 GMT 20100927173700 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:38:23 GMT 20100927173823 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:54:38 GMT 201010121755438 A memorial service for people who have been affected by the loss of a baby has been organised by the chaplains at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals. The annual service will take place on Sunday 3 October 2010 at 3pm in St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 2RG. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/hospital-chaplains-hold-baby-memorial-service/ 20961 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:22:00 GMT 20100924152200 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:23:21 GMT 20100924152321 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:54:14 GMT 201010121755414 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have received an award from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, for helping and supporting staff to get cycling. At a ceremony at the St Charles' Centre for Health and Wellbeing recently (10 September), Mr Johnson presented the award (on behalf of the London NHS Travel Network) to the Trust's cycling lead and waste manager, Gloria Randall. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/london-mayor-praises-trust-for-being-cycle-friendly/ 20922 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:45:00 GMT 20100920174500 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:45:46 GMT 20100920174546 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:53:46 GMT 201010121755346 The Trust is currently starring in an ITV1 show called Surgery School. The third and final episode of this three part series will air tonight at 10.35pm on ITV1. The fly-on-the wall documentary followed three of the Trust's trainee surgeons for eight months as they started work at our hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/last-episode-of-surgery-school-tonight-on-itv1/ 20919 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:59:00 GMT 20100920125900 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:00:28 GMT 20100920130028 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:53:24 GMT 201010121755324 A £760,000 cash injection has been made into funding extra doctors, nurses and clinics on the stroke ward at Epsom Hospital an investment that will help to save lives and improve the time it takes patients to recover from a stroke. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/epsom-hospital-stroke-unit-receives-life-saving-760000-investment/ 20915 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:46:00 GMT 20100917164600 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:47:12 GMT 20100917164712 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:53:00 GMT 201010121755300 In July, the Trust launched a brand new service to remind patients about their appointments and to help reduce the number of people who fail to turn up. As a result, patients are now called approximately a week before their appointment is due. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/new-patient-phone-calls-save-hospitals-45000-in-one-month/ 20914 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:50:00 GMT 20100917155000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:51:45 GMT 20100917155145 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:52:23 GMT 201010121755223 As you may know, the Government is planning to make significant changes to the way the NHS works. The plans are based on a number of key priorities, including: ensuring the NHS is led by what patients want; revolutionising the amount of information the public have about the NHS and the services it provides; promoting better public health to stop people getting sick. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-the-nhs/ 20817 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:05:00 GMT 20100915150500 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:07:03 GMT 20100915150703 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:52:00 GMT 201010121755200 Young people from across Sutton and Merton can access confidential, non-judgemental and impartial sexual health advice easier than ever before, thanks to a new walk-in clinic at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/local-clinic-opens-as-sexually-transmitted-infections-reach-all-time-high/ 20813 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:07:00 GMT 20100915100700 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:09:00 GMT 20100915100900 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:51:33 GMT 201010121755133 A leading doctor at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is urging local young people to take up first aid courses, after new figures show that the majority of children aged 11 - 16 have had to cope with an emergency situation. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/expert-urges-young-people-to-be-prepared/ 20755 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:47:00 GMT 20100914094700 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:48:55 GMT 20100914094855 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:50:57 GMT 201010121755057 An updated guide to who's who at the Trust has arrived and is now available for you to download. The who's who introduces the Trust's most senior managers and shows how they are spread across clinical and non-clinical directorates. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/trust-whos-who-updated/ 20752 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:49:00 GMT 20100913174900 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:50:20 GMT 20100913175020 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:50:34 GMT 201010121755034 The Trust made its small screen debut last Monday, in a new ITV1 show called Surgery School. The second episode of this three part series will air tonight at 10.35pm on ITV1. The fly-on-the wall documentary followed three of the Trust's trainee surgeons for eight months as they started work at our hospitals - and we hope you can tune in to see how they get on. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/trust-starring-in-itv-documentary-tonight/ 20750 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:06:00 GMT 20100913170600 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:06:42 GMT 20100913170642 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:49:31 GMT 201010121754931 As part of the ongoing work to further improve the care Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides to its patients, the Trust has appointed a new Director of Service Improvement, Joe Smyth. Joe has joined the Trust from the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and has taken on the role following the departure of Sue Jones. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/trust-appoints-new-director-to-lead-improvements/ 20679 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:50:00 GMT 20100909175000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:50:52 GMT 20100909175052 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:41:57 GMT 201010121754157 A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the devastating effects of the disease is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month (September). The eight-week course, called 'Learning to live with cancer', offers practical advice and emotional support to anyone who has been affected by cancer. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/learning-to-live-with-cancer-course-to-begin-shortly/ 20654 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:00 GMT 20100909151100 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:57 GMT 20100909151157 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:44:10 GMT 201010121754410 Doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are urging local children and young people with asthma to take extra care over the coming month, as admissions to hospitals because of the condition jump significantly in September. In September of last year, 37 children were admitted to the Trust's hospitals because of asthma - a considerable increase from just seven in August. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/children-with-asthma-urged-to-take-extra-care/ 20598 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:00 GMT 20100908100700 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:51 GMT 20100908100751 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:41:30 GMT 201010121754130 A midwife who specialises in home births at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is running special workshops so that local parents-to-be can find out more about having their baby at home. The free workshops, which are run by the Trust's home birth midwife, Maria Mills Shaw, are aimed at anyone who would like to know more about home births. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/midwives-invite-you-to-learn-more-about-home-births/ 20508 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:57:00 GMT 20100906095700 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:59:28 GMT 20100906095928 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:42:56 GMT 201010121754256 The Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Samantha Jones, has announced that she will be leaving the Trust at the end of December. Samantha, who has been at the Trust since 2007 and with the NHS since 1989, is leaving to join Care UK (a leading independent provider of health and social care), as the regional director for healthcare service in the south of England. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/chief-executive-set-to-move-to-pasture-new/ 20487 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:10:00 GMT 20100902181000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:11:51 GMT 20100902181151 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:42:28 GMT 201010121754228 A brand new documentary that followed three of the Trust's trainee surgeons for eight months as they started work at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier Hospitals is set to be broadcast on ITV1 next week. Starting on 6 September at 10.35pm on ITV1, Surgery School is a three part, fly-on-the-wall documentary that will give viewers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the pressurised environment in which surgeons work. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/trust-set-to-star-in-itv1-documentary/ 20419 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:58:00 GMT 20100827165800 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:05:54 GMT 20100827170554 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:44:19 GMT 201009011534419 Last month, the Trust launched 'The Big Conversation' - a wide-ranging review into how the car parks at our hospitals are managed, and so far, more than 800 people, including patients, visitors and staff, have had their say. Now, due to popular demand, the Trust is extending the deadline for people to take part in the review. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/the-big-conversation-not-quietening-down/ 20406 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:43:00 GMT 20100826174300 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:44:24 GMT 20100826174424 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:44:53 GMT 201009011534453 Infection control and prevention experts at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are preparing for the possibility of treating local people who have recently returned from flood-hit Pakistan. Heavy monsoon rains have caused serious flooding in many areas of the country, with over a thousand people reported killed and millions homeless. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/hospital-experts-offer-advice-to-travellers-returning-from-pakistan/ 20374 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:17:00 GMT 20100825101700 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:17:36 GMT 20100825101736 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:45:22 GMT 201009011534522 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Jan Sawkins as a non-executive director. Jan, who first joined as a non-executive in November 2006, says she has seen significant changes during her first four years on the Board. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/trust-re-appoints-corporate-high-flier-as-non-executive-director/ 20276 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:13:00 GMT 20100816171300 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:14:19 GMT 20100816171419 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:45:55 GMT 201009011534555 A skin cancer expert who works at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is backing a campaign to cut the VAT paid on sun cream. The campaign, which calls for the government to slash VAT on sun cream from the normal 17.5% to a 5% levy charge, follows figures that show skin cancer is the UK's fastest growing cancer and the second biggest killer of young men under the age of 35. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/skin-cancer-experts-call-to-cut-vat-on-sun-cream/ 20209 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:20:00 GMT 20100812112000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:22:42 GMT 20100812112242 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:46:27 GMT 201009011534627 The UK's current number one boy band, The Wanted, entertained 450 members of staff and volunteers from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust recently, as they played a concert at Epsom Racecourse. The Trust received 450 tickets for the gig, which were then given free to employees and their guests. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/top-boy-band-wow-hospital-staff/ 20163 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:34:00 GMT 20100805173400 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:34:26 GMT 20100805173426 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:46:59 GMT 201009011534659 The sun shone on the crowds on Saturday (24 July) as approximately 3,000 people turned up to enjoy a summer fete organised by friends and staff of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and the neonatal unit at St Helier Hospital. The event, which took place in Sutton Arena and was opened by the deputy mayor, Councillor Sheila Andrews, was organised to raise money to buy new equipment for the children's hospital and neonatal unit. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/summer-fete-raises-almost-10000-for-children-and-baby-units/ 20129 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:45:00 GMT 20100730154500 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:46:10 GMT 20100730154610 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:18:49 GMT 201008031531849 A cleaner and porter at Sutton Hospital has picked up a national award for his high standards of work and dedication to his job. Jim Kicks, who has been cleaning and portering at the hospital for more than 11 years, was given the 'UK Employee of the Month Award' by the company contracted to clean Sutton and Epsom hospitals, Sodexho. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/cleaner-sweeps-to-victory-in-national-awards/ 20062 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:47:00 GMT 20100727154700 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:47:46 GMT 20100727154746 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:18:01 GMT 201008031531801 The pharmacy department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has embarked on an ambitious project to reduce the number of phone calls nursing staff have to make. From 1 July, new prescription software will mean that nurses, doctors and other medical staff at St Helier Hospital will no longer have to pick up the phone and call the pharmacy department to find out when patients' prescriptions are ready. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/trust-buys-time-with-new-pharmacy-prescription-software/ 20043 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:01:00 GMT 20100726170100 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:01:59 GMT 20100726170159 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:17:28 GMT 201008031531728 The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) at Epsom Hospital has been recognised in a national poll as one of the best employers in healthcare. The annual Healthcare 100 awards polled more than 35,000 health professionals to determine who the best employers in the business are, and thanks to the positive feedback from EOC staff, the centre came away with an award. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/top-job-the-elective-orthopaedic-centre-gets-national-recognition/ 20041 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:40:00 GMT 20100726164000 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:40:33 GMT 20100726164033 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:33:49 GMT 201009231423349 A brand new £1 million operating theatre at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) in Epsom Hospital, which gives expert surgeons access to all of the latest technology and allows them to operate with even greater precision, has just opened. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/new-1-million-theatre-gives-surgeons-cutting-edge/ 19986 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:00 GMT 20100723114400 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:47:19 GMT 20100723114719 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:16:13 GMT 201008031531613 A spectacular summer fete organised by staff at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and the neonatal unit at St Helier Hospital is set to go ahead next weekend (Saturday 24 July) - and everyone's invited. The event, which will take place at Sutton Arena from 12noon until 4pm and will be opened by Sutton's deputy mayor, Sheila Andrews, is set to be a fantastic day out for all the family. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/summer-fete-set-to-shine-next-week/ 19862 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:38:00 GMT 20100715153800 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:38:42 GMT 20100715153842 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:15:35 GMT 201008031531535 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is asking patients, visitors and local people, as well as its staff and volunteers, for their views on car parking at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals. The review, called 'The Big Conversation', was launched on Monday (12 July) and means that people can easily give their views on a variety of aspects of parking at the Trust's hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/trust-invites-local-people-to-have-their-say-in-the-big-conversation/ 19816 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT 20100714101300 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:14:37 GMT 20100714101437 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:14:26 GMT 201008031531426 A comprehensive guide to the consultants who work at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals has been launched, so that patients coming in for an appointment can find out more about the expert who will be in charge of their care. The online consultants' directory lists details of more than 200 Trust consultants and includes information on their backgrounds, medical training and areas of medical research and interest. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/find-out-more-about-the-experts-treating-you/ 19791 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:22:00 GMT 20100713122200 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:22:54 GMT 20100713122254 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:13:56 GMT 201008031531356 Old and new friends gathered at Radio St Helier recently to celebrate the radio station's 40th birthday. Former volunteers and special guests, including 'Ab fab' actress June Whitfield CBE and Minister of State for Care Services and MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, mingled with current members and presenters at the birthday bash. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/radio-st-helier-marks-40-years-of-broadcasting/ 19788 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:44:00 GMT 20100712174400 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:44:46 GMT 20100712174446 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:12:44 GMT 201008031531244 Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are extending the reminder service they offer to patients, as people failing to turn up to their appointments continues to cost the Trust millions of pounds per year. Earlier this year, the Trust launched a messaging service which sends a text message to patients reminding them of their appointment details approximately one week before they are due in to the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/well-help-you-stay-on-the-ball-with-new-telephone-call/ 19767 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:37:00 GMT 20100712103700 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:37:45 GMT 20100712103745 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:12:02 GMT 201008031531202 Parts of England, including the southeast, are forecast to have temperatures as high as 31 degrees Celsius over the next few days. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/southeast-prepares-for-heatwave/ 19762 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:58:00 GMT 20100709095800 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:59:37 GMT 20100709095937 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:10:48 GMT 201008031531048 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is launching a new scheme to give patients, visitors and local people more information than ever before about healthcare acquired infection rates at its hospitals. The Trust, which sees hundreds of thousands of patients every year, will today (28 June) start to publish weekly information about the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) and C. difficile at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/trust-launches-drive-to-be-even-more-open-about-infections/ 19625 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:07:00 GMT 20100628160700 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:08:30 GMT 20100628160830 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:58:35 GMT 2010070210105835 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has officially been thanked for the support it has given the armed forces after two members of staff - nurse Elaine Howlin and radiographer Karen Dear - recently returned from tours of duty in Afghanistan. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/territorial-army-officially-thanks-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ 19623 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:24:00 GMT 20100628152400 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:25:17 GMT 20100628152517 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:59:07 GMT 2010070210105907 An annual award ceremony to celebrate the hard work, innovation and long service of staff from Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals took place last week. More than 200 members of staff and their guests attended the prestigious awards, which were hosted at Epsom Racecourse on Thursday (17 June). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/staff-celebrate-in-style-at-trust-annual-awards/ 19570 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:32:00 GMT 20100621173200 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:33:20 GMT 20100621173320 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:04:50 GMT 2010070712120450 An eco-friendly initiative to bring locally-sourced fruit and vegetables to the patients, staff and visitors at St Helier Hospital has been launched. The Veg Van, a converted milk float that is powered by electricity, rolled into the hospital grounds and set up stall in the Re:treat restaurant, offering people the chance to buy fresh, local and seasonal fruit and vegetables. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/green-fruit-and-vegetables-go-on-sale-at-hospital/ 19556 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:47:00 GMT 20100621164700 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:48:32 GMT 20100621164832 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:59:58 GMT 2010070210105958 A drive to increase the number of kidney patients receiving treatment in their own home has been launched by the Trust. More patients are being encouraged to take up 'Home Haemo', a programme which teaches suitable patients how to dialyse in their home, giving them more freedom and more control over their condition and their treatment. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/kidney-patients-given-more-freedom-with-home-treatment/ 19535 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:11:00 GMT 20100621121100 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:12:22 GMT 20100621121222 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:21 GMT 2010070211110021 Plans to spend £219 million redeveloping St Helier Hospital have been given the go-ahead by the new coalition Government. The proposals, which were agreed by the last Government in March, had been subject to a review by HM Treasury along with £34 billion of other projects from across the UK. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/its-full-steam-ahead-for-st-helier-redevelopment/ 19526 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:44:00 GMT 20100618164400 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:44:48 GMT 20100618164448 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:46 GMT 2010070211110046 You might be aware that the Trust has appeared in a number of TV, radio and newspaper stories today (9 June 2010) in relation to car parking at our hospitals, in particular the use of clamps on cars which are parked where they should not be. I would like to use this message to address the points raised in the media, but also to ask our patients and local people to engage in a review of how car parking will be managed at our hospitals in the future. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/car-parking-at-our-hospitals/ 19485 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:56:00 GMT 20100609175600 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:57:16 GMT 20100609175716 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:54:13 GMT 201101250995413 A national survey, which involves patients and members of the public, has shown that the food at Epsom Hospital has further improved over the past year. Figures from this year's PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) assessment, which was undertaken in February, show that the Trust scored highly across a number of standards relating to the hospital's environment. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/epsom-hospital-goes-from-good-to-excellent/ 19451 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT 20100603120000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:27:50 GMT 20100602172750 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:54:35 GMT 2010070210105435 St Helier Hospital has been rated as 'good' for a number of standards relating to the hospital's environment. That's according to a national survey involving patients and members of the public. The PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) assessment, which was undertaken in February, looks at range of factors that could affect a patient's experience during their stay at the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/survey-results-stay-good-for-st-helier/ 19449 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:59:00 GMT 20100602165900 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:59:42 GMT 20100602165942 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:54:52 GMT 2010070210105452 An eye expert from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is warning local people of the dangers of glaucoma, a condition which can cause blindness. The move to raise awareness forms part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week, which runs from 7 - 13 June 2010. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/trust-expert-warns-local-people-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-glaucoma/ 19439 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:23:00 GMT 20100601122300 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:23:24 GMT 20100601122324 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010070210105510 Two fitness fanatics will each do three marathons in one day to raise money for the neonatal unit at St Helier hospital next Saturday (5 June). Personal trainer at LA Fitness in Banstead, Brian Wright and his client Richard Tait, are both preparing to row 26 miles, cycle 26 miles and run 26 miles for the cause - a staggering total of 78 miles each. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/fitness-fans-going-the-distance-for-newborn-babies/ 19434 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:03:00 GMT 20100601100300 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:04:26 GMT 20100601100426 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:55:27 GMT 2010070210105527 Plans to spend more than £9.6 million on improving facilities at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals have been unveiled by the Trust. The improvements, which will be funded by the Trust's capital development programme and will take place over the next 12 months, range from major refurbishments of ward and clinic areas to upgrades which are behind the scenes. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-reveals-96-million-investment-plan/ 19428 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:56:00 GMT 20100528145600 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:56:56 GMT 20100528145656 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:55 GMT 2010060110102155 Parents and visitors to a children's ward at Epsom Hospital can now take a break in front of the television, thanks to a generous donation from The Cricketers Inn in Stamford Green Road, Epsom. Staff at the pub organised 12 special fundraising evenings, which included a James Bond theme night, to purchase a television for the ward. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/no-half-measures-for-epsom-childrens-ward/ 19422 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:17:00 GMT 20100527121700 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:17:45 GMT 20100527121745 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:37 GMT 2010060110102137 A medical secretary at St Helier Hospital has been honoured at a special awards ceremony for giving blood a staggering 75 times. Chris Lloyd, who has worked at the Trust for 10 years, was invited to the NHS Blood and Transfusion's awards ceremony and presented with a Royal Doulton crystal plate, as a thank you for being a long-term blood donor. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/celebration-marks-75-blood-donations-for-medical-secretary/ 19405 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:40:00 GMT 20100525094000 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:41:08 GMT 20100525094108 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:16 GMT 2010060110102116 A doctor who specialises in treating lung conditions at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has praised a new iPhone application that helps people to quit smoking. The official NHS app, which is called NHS Quit Smoking, provides daily hints and tips to help manage cravings. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/want-to-stop-smoking-theres-an-app-for-that/ 19399 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:18:00 GMT 20100524101800 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:19:30 GMT 20100524101930 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:20:57 GMT 2010060110102057 An independent survey published on Wednesday (19 May) by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has further improved the care it provides to inpatients. The 2009 NHS Inpatient Survey is an annual survey which hospital trusts across England use to assess the care and services they provide and to identify where improvements are needed. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-improves-results-in-national-patient-survey/ 19383 Fri, 21 May 2010 11:46:00 GMT 20100521114600 Fri, 21 May 2010 11:47:31 GMT 20100521114731 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:20:39 GMT 2010060110102039 A celebration of the hard work and commitment of all the nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants working at the Trust took place last week (12 May). The Trust joined the celebrations as part of Nurses' Day, which is held in partnership with the Royal College of Nurses (RCN). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-celebrates-fantastic-work-of-nurses/ 19374 Thu, 20 May 2010 14:25:00 GMT 20100520142500 Thu, 20 May 2010 14:26:01 GMT 20100520142601 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:20:19 GMT 2010060110102019 Staff at the Trust are encouraging local people to get their voices heard about healthcare by joining their Local Involvement Network (LINk). LINk groups give people the opportunity to influence the way health and social care services are delivered, which includes how your local hospitals and social services are run. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/get-your-voice-heard-about-healthcare/ 19358 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:07:00 GMT 20100518150700 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:08:28 GMT 20100518150828 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:55 GMT 2010060110101955 It's not every day you find nurses whose job it is to care for patients who have heart problems encouraging people to eat cakes. But that's exactly what happened when Sister Mary Gray and healthcare assistant Helen Shirley - both based on the coronary care unit at Epsom Hospital - organised a massive cake-baking event earlier this year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/heart-unit-has-recipe-for-success/ 19347 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:04:00 GMT 20100517120400 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:04:43 GMT 20100517120443 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:34 GMT 2010060110101934 In the last year alone, 33 new midwives have started work at the maternity units at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, helping to further improve the experience new mums (and dads) have with the Trust. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/new-midwives-flock-to-trust/ 19345 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:50:00 GMT 20100517115000 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:53:59 GMT 20100517115359 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:13 GMT 2010060110101913 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce that 2009-10 was one of the most successful and exciting years in the history of the organisation - despite having to overcome a number of major challenges. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-looks-back-at-challenging-year-with-pride/ 19344 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:34:00 GMT 20100517113400 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:35:00 GMT 20100517113500 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:18:51 GMT 2010060110101851 A ward dedicated to caring for elderly patients at St Helier Hospital has received an anonymous £20,000 donation from a friend of a couple who were treated there. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/a-friend-indeed-ward-receives-generous-20000-donation/ 19285 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:18:00 GMT 20100507101800 Fri, 07 May 2010 17:34:40 GMT 20100507173440 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:18:27 GMT 2010060110101827 An updated guide to who's who at the Trust has arrived and is now available for you to download. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-whos-who-updated/ 19245 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:17:00 GMT 20100506101700 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:56:23 GMT 20100506155623 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:17:56 GMT 2010060110101756 Two doctors from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust have returned from the trip of a lifetime, where they offered people living in remote villages of Nepal some much needed healthcare. In rural Nepal, people who need medical treatment have to walk to the nearest road and then drive to the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/doctors-on-call-in-nepal/ 19083 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:32:00 GMT 20100427173200 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:34:42 GMT 20100427173442 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:49 GMT 201005061532949 Visually impaired children who have cancer, acquired brain injuries, multiple disabilities or complex health needs are now able to access designated eye clinics just for them. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/local-children-see-benefit-of-tailored-care/ 19048 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:13:00 GMT 20100426141300 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:15:15 GMT 20100426141515 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:30 GMT 201005061532930 The most senior pharmacist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is urging local people to remember their medicines when they go into hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/chief-pharmacist-dispenses-helpful-advice/ 19038 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:31:00 GMT 20100426123100 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:32:48 GMT 20100426123248 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:11 GMT 201005061532911 The top nurse at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is supporting a new campaign from St John's Ambulance, which encourages more people to get first aid training. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/be-the-difference-trust-supports-campaign-encouraging-first-aid-training/ 18994 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT 20100419180000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:01:20 GMT 20100419180120 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:51 GMT 201005061532851 Patients and local people will be aware that a volcanic eruption in Iceland has left a plume of ash in the skies over a large part of Europe. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/icelandic-volcanic-plume-update/ 18979 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:21:00 GMT 20100416142100 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:22:02 GMT 20100416142202 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:34 GMT 201005061532834 Members of the Nonsuch Rotary Club dropped into The Macmillan Butterfly Centre at Epsom Hospital recently to say thank you to the service and drop off a bumper £1,500 cheque. President John Chamberlain and President (elect) Mick Martin visited the centre, which provides support, advice and complementary therapies to cancer patients and their loved ones, to donate the generous sum. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/butterfly-boosted-by-1500-big-band-cheque/ 18919 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:19:00 GMT 20100414111900 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:20:03 GMT 20100414112003 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:16 GMT 201005061532816 The final touches are being made to the £2.8 million refurbishment of the maternity unit at St Helier Hospital, and with the end of the work in site, the countdown to the official reopening of the department has begun. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/countdown-to-completion-maternity-unit-almost-finished/ 18765 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:50:00 GMT 20100406165000 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:51:47 GMT 20100406165147 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:21:23 GMT 201005061532123 The healthcare watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has awarded Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals a licence to provide services under a new set of tougher rules and regulations. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/trust-meeting-new-tougher-regulations/ 18750 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:47:00 GMT 20100401174700 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:10 GMT 20100401174910 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:21:10 GMT 201005061532110 Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are stepping up their fight against climate change by creating a special 'taskforce' to tackle how much energy the Trust is using. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/climate-change-battle-continues/ 18746 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:27:00 GMT 20100401152700 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:28:46 GMT 20100401152846 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:07:12 GMT 201009151420712 Eating healthily, and eating well, are essential for patients recovering from illness or injury. With this in mind, the Trust has re-launched its 'protected mealtimes' initiative to make sure patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are given the time - and the attention from nursing staff - they require to eat their meals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/food-for-thought-as-hospitals-protect-mealtimes/ 18745 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:12:00 GMT 20100401151200 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:12:57 GMT 20100401151257 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:20:41 GMT 201005061532041 Samantha Jones, Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has spoken today about the overwhelming level of support the Trust has received from patients, local people, staff, volunteers and politicians since the announcement on Monday (22 March) that St Helier Hospital is to be redeveloped at a cost of £219 million. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/trust-flooded-by-messages-of-support/ 18684 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMT 20100326143800 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:39:13 GMT 20100326143913 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:35:14 GMT 2010041411113514 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr James Clarke as its new Medical Director. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/trust-announces-appointment-of-new-top-doctor/ 18683 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:13:00 GMT 20100326141300 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:16:05 GMT 20100326141605 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:38:26 GMT 201004081533826 Work to help eliminate mixed sex accommodation at Epsom and St Helier hospitals continues, with a £140,000 upgrade of a kidney (renal) ward now complete. The refurbishment of Richard Bright ward at St Helier Hospital has many benefits, including further increasing the level of privacy offered to patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/eliminating-mixed-sex-accommodation/ 18675 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:05:00 GMT 20100325130500 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:12:10 GMT 20100325131210 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:38:01 GMT 201004081533801 Many people find that as the weather gets warmer and the memories of the long winter evenings fade, this time of year is the perfect time to get on your bike and out into the fresh air. And that's why the Trust is doing all it can to help its 5,200 members of staff and volunteers get back into the saddle. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/trust-staff-encouraged-to-get-on-their-bike/ 18661 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT 20100325111700 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:18:08 GMT 20100325111808 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:21:32 GMT 201009081422132 It's not every day you find a doctor rowing a marathon in a hospital canteen, but that's what happened recently (11 March) when 25-year-old Judah Eastwell took to his rowing machine to raise funds for the Southwest Thames Kidney Fund. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/doctor-rows-miles-for-kidney-health/ 18649 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:00 GMT 20100324104300 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:43 GMT 20100324104343 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:37:10 GMT 201004081533710 A landmark scheme to spend £219 million redeveloping St Helier Hospital in London has been given the go ahead by the government. As a result, almost of third of the current site will be demolished and replaced with a brand new building, which will house the majority of the hospital's wards and clinics. To help improve the privacy of patients and reduce the spread of infections, more than 50 per cent of the 346 beds in the new building will be in single rooms. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/government-gives-go-ahead-for-219-million-st-helier-hospital-redevelopment/ 18614 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT 20100322180000 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:39:22 GMT 20100322123922 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:36:49 GMT 201004081533649 Experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are encouraging local people to think twice about having 'one last drink', as new figures from the Department of Health show that peer pressure to binge drink could all be in our minds. A YouGov poll of more than 2,000 adults suggests that 22% of people blame peer pressure when they drink more than they planned to, while 39% feel the need to make up an excuse or lie to justify refusing a drink. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/pressure-to-drink-could-be-all-in-the-mind/ 18603 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT 20100322100200 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:03:05 GMT 20100322100305 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:35:54 GMT 201004081533554 Staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are feeling increasingly satisfied with their jobs and are enthusiastic about coming to work, according to the results of a national survey, published today (17 March). The Care Quality Commission's 2009 annual staff survey, which is now in its seventh year, has been designed to find out how staff feel about their work and the organisation they work for. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/national-survey-shows-hospital-staff-are-satisfied/ 18567 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:00 GMT 20100317181100 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:47 GMT 20100317181147 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:35:33 GMT 201004081533533 A grateful father has helped to raise £1,250 for the unit that treats sick and premature babies at Epsom Hospital, 11 and a half years since his newborn son was treated there. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/proud-father-thanks-baby-unit-with-bumper-1250-cheque/ 18522 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:48:00 GMT 20100315164800 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMT 20100315124600 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:48:48 GMT 201004081644848 Keeping healthy as you get older isn't always as easy as it seems, which is why one of the top doctors at St Helier, Sutton and Epsom hospitals is supporting a new NHS service to help adults over 40 improve their quality of life. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/be-fab-and-forty-with-a-midlifecheck/ 18528 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT 20100315162400 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:33 GMT 20100315162533 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:34:17 GMT 201004081533417 A new texting service has been launched by the Trust to help make sure people attend their hospital appointments. The move comes after missed appointments cost the Trust more than £3 million last year. The new service sends a text to patients a week before their appointment, reminding them that it is due to take place. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/texting-service-set-to-save-millions/ 18506 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT 20100312160800 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:09:13 GMT 20100312160913 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:33:25 GMT 201004081533325 Proposals to spend more than £200 million on a much needed redevelopment of St Helier Hospital took a major step forward last night when Sutton Council approved the Trust's outline planning application. The plans include demolishing a large part of the hospital and replacing it with a state-of-the-art building which will house the majority of the hospital's wards and clinics. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/st-helier-hospital-redevelopment-takes-major-step-forward/ 18491 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:00 GMT 20100311144700 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:46 GMT 20100311144746 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:32:59 GMT 201004081533259 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Clive Charig to lead its surgery directorate. Mr Charig, a surgeon who specialises in treating patients with urology problems, has more than 25 years experience and started with the Trust 1991. Urology includes treating patients with kidney, bladder and prostate problems. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/trust-appoints-new-top-surgeon/ 18430 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:51:00 GMT 20100309115100 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:52:44 GMT 20100309115244 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:28:08 GMT 201004081532808 A new state-of-the-art dialysis centre has opened in Purley, meaning that local kidney (renal) patients can get the treatment they need even closer to their homes. The new Purley satellite centre in Capella Court, Brighton Road allows local kidney patients to use the centre for regular sessions of haemodialysis, rather than having to travel to St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/purley-kidney-patients-get-brand-new-centre/ 18409 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMT 20100308143500 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:44 GMT 20100308143544 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:28:46 GMT 201004081532846 PR guru and celebrity advisor, Max Clifford, took time out of his busy schedule recently (1 March) to present £20,000 worth of new equipment to Epsom Hospital. Max met with staff from the main operating theatre to present ten patient transfer trolleys, which were bought for the hospital with a generous donation from the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/top-celebrity-advisor-wheels-in-new-hospital-equipment/ 18354 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT 20100302160600 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:53 GMT 20100302160653 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:27:25 GMT 201004081532725 The top nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is encouraging local people to take part in free dance classes that are being held across south west London and Surrey next weekend (March 6 and 7). The Let's Dance campaign, which is part of Change4Life (the nationwide movement to help us all live healthier, happier and longer lives) has been launched in partnership with the Fitness Industry Association, to get local people dancing their way to fitness. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/lets-dance-4-free/ 18348 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:05:00 GMT 20100301180500 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:05:35 GMT 20100301180535 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:27:48 GMT 201004081532748 With the festive season long gone, but the associated credit card bills landing through the letterbox - combined with long nights and cold weather - the early months of a new year is often a tough time. However, help is at hand, with the top doctor at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's urging local people to turn to a new NHS service if the financial stresses and strains are mounting up. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/new-nhs-stressline-is-here-to-help/ 18344 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:10:00 GMT 20100301121000 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:11:25 GMT 20100301121125 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:28:26 GMT 201004081532826 The Chief Executive of Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is making a heartfelt plea to local parents, asking them to be aware of the risks and symptoms of meningitis. Last year, when Samantha Jones' baby twins, Leo and Ellie, were just seven weeks old, Leo contracted meningitis and was left fighting for his life. Now, because the number of cases of meningitis peaks at this time of year, Samantha is speaking out about her family's experience. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/my-son-was-dangerously-ill-with-meningitis/ 18332 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:37:00 GMT 20100226123700 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:38:15 GMT 20100226123815 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:05:59 GMT 201003161750559 A woman who suffered 18 miscarriages has given birth to a healthy baby girl named Raiya, thanks to a pioneering technique of diagnosing and treating multiple miscarriages developed at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Angie Baker (33) had been trying to have a baby for 13 years, but although doctors could not diagnose what was causing it, she repeatedly suffered a miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/miracle-baby-arrives-after-18-miscarriages/ 18280 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:05:00 GMT 20100218180500 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:06:04 GMT 20100218180604 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:05:40 GMT 201003161750540 New figures show that the number of visitors to the Trust's website has reached an all-time high - just as the site approaches the first anniversary of its launch. Almost 12 months ago, the website for Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust was re-launched, complete with a full ward directory, directions to the Trust's hospitals and details of the our plans for the future. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/website-takes-strides-not-baby-steps-in-first-year/ 18276 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:06:00 GMT 20100218160600 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:06:53 GMT 20100218160653 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:04:58 GMT 201003161750458 As part of its commitment to ensuring all patients are treated with the utmost dignity and privacy, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust will be marking the first ever national Dignity Action Day later this month. Dignity Action Day, which will be held on Thursday 25 February, has been organised by the Department of Health to raise awareness about the importance of dignity in healthcare. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/trust-gears-up-for-dignity-action-day/ 18239 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:37:00 GMT 20100216153700 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:38:04 GMT 20100216153804 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:04:21 GMT 201003161750421 The MP for Sutton and Cheam, the Chairman of NHS Sutton and Merton, and the Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined forces recently (10 February) to officially open a brand new dialysis centre in the heart of Sutton. Paul Burstow MP, Kay Sonneborn and Samantha Jones unveiled a plaque at a joint celebration for patients, carers and staff. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/kidney-care-transplanted-into-town-centre/ 18235 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:00 GMT 20100216140400 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:05:10 GMT 20100216140510 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:04:00 GMT 201003161750400 Staff at St Helier Hospital welcomed Shadow Health Minister, Anne Milton MP and the prospective parliamentary candidate for Sutton and Cheam, Philippa Stroud to the hospital last Thursday (4 February 2010). The visit, which was organised to give Anne and Philippa the opportunity to find out more about the work of the Trust, began with a tour of the hospital's renal unit, which is one of the largest and most successful in the country. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/st-helier-hospital-welcomes-shadow-health-minister/ 18189 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:54:00 GMT 20100209175400 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:54:37 GMT 20100209175437 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:01:57 GMT 201003161750157 During February, as shops line their shelves with love hearts, chocolates and red roses, it's hard not to think about matters of the heart. But experts at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are encouraging people to think about their hearts in a different way this Valentine's Day, and to make sure your heart is a healthy one. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/have-a-healthy-heart-this-valentines/ 18184 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:39:00 GMT 20100209113900 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:40:23 GMT 20100209114023 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:02:27 GMT 201003161750227 Pupils from Greenshaw High School in Sutton paid a visit to St Helier Hospital recently (29 January) to learn more about the working life of a matron and to tour the hospital. Students from year 10 (age 14 - 15) came into the hospital to hear matron Tanya Fuller and staff nurses Barbara Amoah-Young and Dawn Gibbons talk about what qualifications, skills and knowledge you need to become a nurse or matron. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/matron-knows-best/ 18178 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:54:00 GMT 20100208145400 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:55:00 GMT 20100208145500 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:02:56 GMT 201003161750256 A ground-breaking new initiative to raise awareness of how much waste is produced and how much energy is used at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has been launched. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/new-initiative-to-cut-trusts-carbon-footprint-unveiled/ 18167 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:58:00 GMT 20100205165800 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:59:16 GMT 20100205165916 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:39:05 GMT 2010092111113905 The daughter of a patient at Epsom Hospital has collected and donated 50 paintings to the hospital in memory of her mother. Stephanie Newark from Epsom decided to donate paintings to be hung in the single rooms in the wards of the hospital following the sad death of her 91 year old mother, Olive, who was a patient at Epsom several times and who spent much of her time there in single rooms. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/paintings-donated-to-hospital-in-memory-of-loving-mother/ 18149 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT 20100202153500 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:35:49 GMT 20100202153549 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:02:41 GMT 201003161750241 A crowd of VIPs including new parents, local MPs and members of Trust staff gathered at the new birth centre in St Helier Hospital on Friday 22 January 2010 for the official opening of the unit. The birth centre, which cost £180,000 to build and gives soon-to-be-mothers the opportunity to give birth naturally in a home-from-home environment, was officially opened by the President of the Royal College of Midwives, Liz Stephens. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/180000-birth-centre-officially-opens/ 18142 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:25:00 GMT 20100129162500 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:26:14 GMT 20100129162614 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:37:47 GMT 201112131423747 The number of cases of C. difficile has fallen again at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency. The data shows that between September and November 2009, there were 17 cases across the Trust's hospitals, compared to 29 during the same period in 2008 - a drop of 41 per cent. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/c-difficile-cases-continue-to-fall-at-trust/ 18137 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:17:00 GMT 20100128121700 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:17:59 GMT 20100128121759 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:06:17 GMT 201002011750617 Cancer experts at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are supporting a private member's bill (a bill put to Government by MPs) to ban under 18 year olds from using sunbeds in local tanning salons. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/local-cancer-experts-back-new-bill-to-ban-under-18s-from-sunbeds/ 18119 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT 20100122165900 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:02 GMT 20100122170002 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:44 GMT 201002011750544 The Chief Executive and top doctor at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are encouraging local people to remain vigilant against swine flu, despite a decrease in the numbers of people falling ill with the virus. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/swine-flu-trust-encourages-local-people-to-stay-vigilant/ 18072 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:47:00 GMT 20100114164700 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:48:05 GMT 20100114164805 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:18 GMT 201002011750518 Despite the adverse weather conditions again this week, the Trust is getting back to 'business as usual' for outpatient departments with all clinics up and running across Epsom, St Helier, Sutton and The Nelson hospitals. A small number of evening clinics, run by the Trust, at Leatherhead Hospital have had to be re-arranged, simply because the weather has been more disruptive in that area. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/trust-getting-back-to-business-as-usual/ 18051 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:59:00 GMT 20100114125900 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:54 GMT 20100114130054 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:04:58 GMT 201002011750458 Doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are asking local people not to visit the hospitals if they are suffering from winter-related viral infections in an effort to stop them spreading to patients. Top of the list is norovirus (the 'winter vomiting' bug). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/winter-vomiting-bug-hits-hospitals/ 18035 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:09:00 GMT 20100114100900 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:10:12 GMT 20100114101012 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:04:35 GMT 201002011750435 With the continuing adverse weather conditions again today, unfortunately some of the Trust's outpatient appointments have had to be cancelled. These cancellations affect a small number of outpatient appointments at Epsom, The Nelson and Leatherhead hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-13-january-2010/ 18028 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:25:00 GMT 20100113102500 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:26:02 GMT 20100113102602 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:04:13 GMT 201002011750413 Local people and patients are being invited to a public exhibition to view Trust plans to spend more than £220 million on a major redevelopment of St Helier Hospital. Between Tuesday 19 January and Thursday 21 January, the latest designs for the redevelopment will be on display in the Re:treat Restaurant at St Helier. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/220-million-plans-laid-out-on-the-table/ 18024 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:56:00 GMT 20100112175600 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:57:01 GMT 20100112175701 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:03:53 GMT 201002011750353 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurence Newman as a new Non-Executive Director. Laurence, who lives in Wimbledon, has significant experience in both the private and public sectors, including 20 years with the accountants and consultants KPMG. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/trust-welcomes-new-face-to-the-board/ 18016 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:05:00 GMT 20100111150500 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:06:09 GMT 20100111150609 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:10:53 GMT 201008041531053 As the icy conditions continue, our hospitals are experiencing increased pressure on some services. Whilst we're pleased to confirm it is 'business as usual' for our outpatient departments with all clinics running across Epsom, St Helier, Sutton and The Nelson hospitals, some further non-urgent planned surgery cases have again been postponed today at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-11-january-2010/ 18010 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:24:00 GMT 20100111142400 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:25:19 GMT 20100111142519 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:03:06 GMT 201002011750306 Despite the adverse weather conditions again today, it is 'business as usual' for our outpatient departments with all clinics running across Epsom, St Helier, Sutton and The Nelson hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-8-january-2010/ 17993 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:59:00 GMT 20100108105900 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:00:18 GMT 20100108110018 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:02:48 GMT 201002011750248 Due to the adverse weather conditions tomorrow's Board meeting (8 January) has been postponed. It will now be held on 18 January, 9.30 - 11.30am, in the Carew Room, Postgraduate Medical Centre, St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/board-meeting-tomorrow-has-been-cancelled/ 17983 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:34:00 GMT 20100107133400 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:35:46 GMT 20100107133546 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:02:30 GMT 201002011750230 Unfortunately, following further snowfall and continued icy conditions on local roads, a number of outpatient appointments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals have had to be postponed today. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/adverse-weather-conditions-7-january-2010/ 17981 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:03:00 GMT 20100107120300 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:03:56 GMT 20100107120356 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:02:07 GMT 201002011750207 Following last night's snowfall, we are pleased to confirm that services at Sutton and St Helier hospitals are running as usual, with no disruptions. However, in Epsom Hospital, where the snowfall was significantly heavier, a small number of non-urgent planned surgery cases have been postponed today. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/adverse-weather-conditions/ 17977 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:54:00 GMT 20100106135400 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:55:36 GMT 20100106135536 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:01:41 GMT 201002011750141 During winter, hospitals across the country face extra pressure because of accidents in the icy conditions, seasonal illnesses and chest infections. It may also be harder for staff to get to and from work. That's why the Trust has detailed and robust plans in place to cope with any spells of adverse weather. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/robust-plans-in-place-for-adverse-weather/ 17969 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:58:00 GMT 20100105175800 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:58:51 GMT 20100105175851 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:01:19 GMT 201002011750119 For many, today will be the first day back at work after the start of the new year. As such, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Trust Board to wish all of our patients and local residents a healthy, happy and prosperous 2010. With a new year comes new year's resolutions. From getting fit to giving up smoking, there are an array of commitments that we make at this time of year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/happy-new-year/ 17959 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:42:00 GMT 20100104174200 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:43:20 GMT 20100104174320 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:00:56 GMT 201002011750056 The gynaecology ward at St Helier Hospital was officially re-opened last week (Monday 22 December) by the MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, following a refurbishment costing more than £440,000. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/refurbished-gynaecology-ward-officially-re-opens/ 17946 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:28:00 GMT 20091229132800 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:29:01 GMT 20091231132901 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:12:06 GMT 201001041421206 The Trust is pleased to announce the launch of a new central appointments centre to make it easier for patients to book, amend and cancel outpatient appointments at its hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/new-appointments-centre-makes-life-easier-for-patients/ 17948 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:54:00 GMT 20091224135400 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:57:28 GMT 20091231135728 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:11:40 GMT 201001041421140 Doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are urging local people to get the right treatment if they fall ill or hurt themselves this winter. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/choose-well-and-get-the-right-care-from-the-right-service-at-the-right-time/ 17947 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:35:00 GMT 20091224133500 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:37:46 GMT 20091231133746 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:11:08 GMT 201001041421108 With Christmas almost upon us and 2009 nearly over, I wanted to wish all of our patients and the thousands of people who live close to our hospitals all the best for the festive period and New Year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/seasons-greetings/ 17935 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:46:00 GMT 20091224104600 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:47:25 GMT 20091224104725 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:10:49 GMT 201001041421049 Sick children staying in Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton were given a boost last week, when players from premiership football team Fulham FC visited the hospital to donate Christmas presents. Players Brede Hangeland, Bjorn Riise, Andranik, Stephen Kelly and David Elm all arrived with handfuls of presents for the children, which they had paid for out of their own wages. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/fulham-fc-plays-a-blinder-with-visit-to-childrens-ward/ 17931 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:11:00 GMT 20091223171100 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:11:40 GMT 20091223171140 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:10:24 GMT 201001041421024 An updated guide to who's who at the Trust has arrived and is now available for you to download. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/trust-whos-who-updated/ 17930 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:09:00 GMT 20091223130900 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:10:35 GMT 20091223131035 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:09:55 GMT 201001041420955 It's business as usual across Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals despite the flurry of overnight snow. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/as-snow-falls-trust-says-its-business-as-usual/ 17917 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:22:00 GMT 20091218112200 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:24:10 GMT 20091218112410 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:09:27 GMT 201001041420927 The top doctor and most senior midwife at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are encouraging local mums-to-be to get vaccinated against swine flu this winter. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/trust-encourages-pregnant-women-to-have-swine-flu-vaccine/ 17914 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:11:00 GMT 20091217121100 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:11:25 GMT 20091217121125 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:06:23 GMT 201001041420623 With temperatures set to plummet even further over the next few days and heavy snow predicted for tomorrow, chief nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is encouraging local people to do all they can to 'keep warm, keep well'. 'Keep warm, keep well' is a national campaign to reduce cold-related illness and deaths during the winter. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/keep-warm-keep-well-this-winter/ 17913 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:38:00 GMT 20091217113800 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:39:07 GMT 20091217113907 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:57 GMT 201001041420557 Father Christmas paid an early visit to the children being treated at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children last week, as he dropped by to deliver some presents. During the visit, which was organised and funded by the Carshalton Rotary Club, Father Christmas gave away £250 worth of presents. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/christmas-comes-early-for-children-in-hospital/ 17900 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:14:00 GMT 20091216151400 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:14:28 GMT 20091216151428 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:30 GMT 201001041420530 The campaign to raise money for a new cancer support room at St Helier Hospital was given a real boost this week, as a former patient donated more than £2,600 to the cause. Ken Woodman, aged 71 from Coulsdon, discovered he had bowel cancer just ten weeks ago, and after undergoing successful treatment, decided he would raise money for the people who helped him through his difficult time. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/funds-for-operation-butterfly-are-heading-skywards/ 17898 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:27:00 GMT 20091216142700 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:28:27 GMT 20091216142827 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:02 GMT 201001041420502 Parents of a kidney patient who passed away last year have raised £500 for the renal department at St Helier Hospital, by asking their friends for a donation instead of a gift for their golden wedding anniversary. As Jenny and Brian Hill from Cobham in Surrey celebrated 50 years of marriage, they asked their friends and relatives to remember their son Andrew by making donations to the department that cared for him. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/parents-remember-their-son-with-touching-gift-to-hospital/ 17873 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:05:00 GMT 20091214180500 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:05:32 GMT 20091214180532 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:04:39 GMT 201001041420439 Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust's neonatal unit is ahead of the game when it comes to providing care to sick and premature babies and their families. Last month, the Department of Health released new national guidance on caring for babies and families to coincide with Bliss - the charity for newborn babies - celebrating its 30th birthday. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/sick-and-premature-babies-get-some-of-the-best-treatment/ 17868 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:36:00 GMT 20091214113600 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:36:31 GMT 20091214113631 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:04:03 GMT 201001041420403 More than 5,000 members of staff and volunteers support the hospitals of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust, but this week, a one-of-a-kind employee started work - guide dog for the blind, Jennie. Jennie works with general manager of renal services, Steve Simper, who, because of a deteriorating vision disability, has just one per cent sight. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/barking-member-of-staff-joins-trust/ 17866 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:27:00 GMT 20091214112700 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:27:53 GMT 20091214112753 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:02:55 GMT 201001041420255 Doctors at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are treating patients who have problem bladders with Botox a procedure that can drastically improve the lives of patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/not-just-a-pretty-face-doctors-use-botox-to-treat-bladder-problems/ 17683 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:34:00 GMT 20091204163400 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:35:04 GMT 20091204163504 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:53:56 GMT 2010010411115356 A team of midwives who care for pregnant teenagers at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a national award. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/midwives-shortlisted-for-top-award/ 17667 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:33:00 GMT 20091202163300 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:34:46 GMT 20091202163446 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:54:18 GMT 2010010411115418 Local kidney patients are being given new hope from a pioneering transplant technique, which allows surgeons to transplant a kidney from donor to recipient even if their blood types do not match. This new technique, which was performed by the transplant team at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust for the first time in September, is only available at a handful of trusts across the country and in Europe. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/new-transplant-technique-will-benefit-local-kidney-patients/ 17652 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMT 20091130172100 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:47 GMT 20091130172147 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:54:38 GMT 200912011755438 A new dialysis centre will open in the centre of Sutton next month (December 8), so that local kidney (renal) patients will be able to get the treatment they need even closer to their homes. The new satellite centre in Grove Road, Sutton, will offer kidney patients from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust the opportunity to use the centre to undergo haemodialysis. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/brand-new-kidney-unit-set-to-open-its-doors-in-sutton/ 17618 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT 20091126122400 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:25:18 GMT 20091126122518 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:31:27 GMT 200912011753127 The day surgery unit at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children - where children have minor operations like having their tonsils out or hernias repaired- has undergone a major £300,000 refurbishment. The unit, which is based at St Helier Hospital, has gone through a complete makeover, including new flooring, decorated walls and the installation of a custom-built reception area. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/childrens-surgery-unit-re-opens-after-major-refurbishment/ 17601 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT 20091124130200 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:31 GMT 20091124130531 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:31:10 GMT 200912011753110 A doctor who specialises in treating people with lung problems is urging local people to be aware of the risks and symptoms of lung cancer, as he gets behind a national campaign to raise awareness of the disease this month. Dr Shakil Rahman, consultant in respiratory medicine for the Trust, is supporting lung cancer awareness month, which runs throughout November. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/lung-doctor-joins-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-deadly-disease/ 17595 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT 20091123170200 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:02:35 GMT 20091123170235 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:30:52 GMT 200912011753052 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been declared fully compliant with the Care Quality Commission's 'Hygiene Code' following an unannounced inspection on 5 November. The code, part of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, lays down the law in setting out the actions NHS trusts must take to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment, where the risks of healthcare acquired infections, like MRSA and C. difficile, are kept as low as possible. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/trust-passes-watchdogs-unannounced-inspection/ 17581 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT 20091118173400 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:48 GMT 20091118173448 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:30:35 GMT 200912011753035 Epsom Town Hall was full last Wednesday (11 November 2009) for a public meeting about proposals to invest millions of pounds at Epsom Hospital. The meeting was jointly organised by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, NHS Surrey and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/full-house-for-public-meeting-on-epsom-hospital/ 17580 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT 20091118141500 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:16:39 GMT 20091118141639 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:30:13 GMT 200912011753013 An 83-year-old war veteran who had a heart attack at a remembrance service in Epsom town centre has thanked the passers-by who saved his life, including a nurse from nearby Epsom Hospital. The memorial service outside Epsom Town Hall had only just begun last Wednesday (11 November) when Joseph Tarrant, who has served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, collapsed. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/war-veteran-who-had-heart-attack-at-remembrance-service-thanks-passers-by/ 17577 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT 20091117180900 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:37 GMT 20091117180937 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:29:44 GMT 200912011752944 New figures show that the number of assaults against staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals has fallen over the last year. The data, which was published on Monday 16 November by the NHS Security Management Service, shows that there were 60 assaults against members of Trust staff for the financial year 2008/09, compared with 101 the previous year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/drop-in-assault-figures-is-bittersweet-news-for-trust-staff/ 17564 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:00 GMT 20091117112400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:25:28 GMT 20091117112528 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:29:27 GMT 200912011752927 The specialist unit that cleans and sterilises the medical instruments used in Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is set to receive three new state-of-the-art washers, costing more than £180,000. The new washers, which clean the equipment used in any invasive procedure such as surgery or dentistry, are more efficient and are bigger than the current washers. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/trust-awash-with-clean-instruments-thanks-to-new-machines/ 17557 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMT 20091116115900 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:57 GMT 20091116115957 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:29:09 GMT 200912011752909 Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are being offered a new way to tell hospital bosses exactly what they think - with more than 1,500 having already given their views. Thanks to 15 new portable computers called patient feedback trackers, inpatients in the two hospitals can give their views on a range of topics at the press of a button. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/privacy-and-dignity-rated-highly-as-trust-unveils-survey-with-a-difference/ 17554 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT 20091113173800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:54 GMT 20091113173854 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:52 GMT 200912011752852 The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at Epsom Hospital, marked another successful year recently, as it published its annual report for the 2008/09 financial year. The report gives an overview of the work of the EOC during the year, including a number of key achievements. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/the-eoc-celebrates-another-successful-year/ 17535 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT 20091112154500 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:45:49 GMT 20091112154549 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:38:13 GMT 201009231423813 British comedian, Jimmy Tarbuck OBE, popped in to Epsom Hospital last week (28 October) to present staff in the operating theatres with a brand new piece of equipment. Known as a camera stack, the machine is used in performing keyhole surgery. It cost £42,000 and was donated to the hospital by the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/jimmy-tarbuck-has-surgeons-in-stitches-during-hospital-visit/ 17471 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMT 20091110103900 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:54 GMT 20091110103954 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:13 GMT 200912011752813 New figures published on Wednesday (4 November) show that cases of MRSA bacteraemia and C. difficile at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are still falling. The latest data, published by the Health Protection Agency, shows that the Trust had three MRSA bacteraemia cases in September, bringing the total number from April to September to 16: an improvement on the same period in 2008, when that figure was 19. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/hospitals-continue-to-win-the-battle-against-healthcare-acquired-infections/ 17467 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT 20091109173500 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:36:20 GMT 20091109173620 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:27:55 GMT 200912011752755 In late 2008, the Trust announced plans to review the way it is shaped to see if there was a better way to structure and manage the hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/trust-board-agrees-future-shape/ 17465 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT 20091106165400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:22 GMT 20091106165522 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:27:35 GMT 200912011752735 The brand new state-of-the-art birthing centre at St Helier Hospital is now up and running, and is already receiving glowing reviews from new parents. The centre, which was built as part of the £2.8 million overhaul of the maternity unit, contains three birthing pools, specialist furniture, birthing balls and mood lighting that gently changes colour. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/180000-birthing-centre-opens-to-first-new-arrivals/ 17358 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT 20091104165200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:53:12 GMT 20091104165312 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:40:48 GMT 201112131424048 The news presenter and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald visited Epsom Hospital on Tuesday (20 October) to present a brand new piece of equipment to the histopathology department. Sir Trevor visited the Trust to present a writer machine - a state-of-the-art device that prints a unique patient identification number and barcode on tissue samples - on behalf of the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/news-just-in-sir-trevor-mcdonald-visits-hospital/ 17268 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT 20091028125200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:20 GMT 20091028125320 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:06 GMT 200911021310406 Residents from across Epsom and the surrounding areas are being invited to attend a public meeting to hear more about plans for redeveloping the Epsom Hospital site. The meeting, organised by the Trust in partnership with NHS Surrey and Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, will take place on Wednesday 11 November from 7.30pm - 9pm in Epsom Town Hall. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/an-opportunity-to-hear-hospital-development-plans/ 17264 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:16:00 GMT 20091027121600 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:17:15 GMT 20091027121715 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:44 GMT 200911021310444 Twenty one is a special age for anyone, but for one patient at St Helier Hospital, that number is certainly something to celebrate, as she marks 21 years since her combined heart and lung transplant. Sutton resident Jacqueline Ladbroke, aged 69, underwent her heart and lung transplant on October 31 1988, after being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/pensioner-stays-young-at-heart-21-years-after-major-organ-transplant/ 17255 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT 20091026151500 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:15:39 GMT 20091026151539 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:05:22 GMT 200911021310522 Doctors, nurses and other staff from the Trust's paediatric (children's) cystic fibrosis centre are celebrating following the publication of a new study by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trusts-cystic-fibrosis-centre-rated-in-top-ten/ 17245 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT 20091022170600 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:10:26 GMT 20091022171026 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:05:51 GMT 200911021310551 A brand new Patient Information Centre designed and built to offer patients at St Helier Hospital a wide range of information about different aspects of their healthcare was officially opened by the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Tom Brake, on Friday (October 16). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/patient-information-centre-opens-with-a-pledge/ 17240 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:22:00 GMT 20091021152200 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:22:59 GMT 20091021152259 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:06:19 GMT 200911021310619 Sometimes it seems that everybody's birthday comes at once and that's certainly true at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, as six of the charities that support the hospitals are celebrating landmark birthdays this year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/landmark-year-for-hospitals-charities/ 17239 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:36:00 GMT 20091021123600 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:38:09 GMT 20091021123809 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:07:09 GMT 200911021310709 An awards ceremony celebrated the hard work of 50 members of staff from Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals recently, as they all picked up either a diploma in management or a NVQ certificate. As well as being great news for the staff involved, it also means that the Trust is an even safer place for patients, staff and visitors. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/hard-work-pays-off-for-hospital-staff/ 17235 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:51:00 GMT 20091020165100 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:52:04 GMT 20091020165204 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:07:38 GMT 200911021310738 Children from Muschamp Primary School in Carshalton paid a special visit to St Helier Hospital on Thursday (15 October), to find out more about the hospital and to drop off 'get well soon' cards for the patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/children-deliver-get-well-soon-cards-to-hospital-patients/ 17233 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:21:00 GMT 20091019112100 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:21:21 GMT 20091019112121 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:26 GMT 200911021310826 New mothers trying to breastfeed their babies can sometimes feel uncomfortable doing so in public, but at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, a new initiative has been launched to let everyone know that we are officially breastfeeding friendly. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/you-are-welcome-to-breastfeed-here/ 17230 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMT 20091016164500 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:46:07 GMT 20091016164607 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:09:02 GMT 200911021310902 A nurse from St Helier Hospital leapt from a plane this week in a bid to raise money for charity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/nurse-takes-to-the-sky-for-charity/ 17226 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:10:00 GMT 20091016101000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:11:12 GMT 20091016101112 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:09:28 GMT 200911021310928 The Trust has been awarded a rating of 'good' for the quality of services it provides to local people and 'fair' for the way it manages its finances in the 2008/09 Care Quality Commission's Annual Health Check. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trust-maintains-annual-health-check-ratings/ 17224 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:53:00 GMT 20091015125300 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:54:57 GMT 20091015125457 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:12 GMT 200911021311012 Trust Chief Executive Samantha Jones returned to work this week following seven months' maternity leave and having given birth to twins in May. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/hospital-boss-returns-after-double-delivery/ 17215 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:53:00 GMT 20091013165300 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:45:54 GMT 20091013164554 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT 200911021311100 Children at the Willows Nursery, which is based at Sutton Hospital, are hoping to raise over £300 after a recent 'sponsored toddle'. The nursery is used by the children of Trust staff, as well as local residents. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/fundraising-is-childs-play-for-nursery-toddlers/ 17212 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:18:00 GMT 20091012181800 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:22:20 GMT 20091012182220 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:36 GMT 200911021311136 A tea party hosted at Epsom Racecourse paid thanks to the dedicated volunteers of Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals last week. The Trust invited every hospital volunteer to the Queen's Stand at the racecourse where they enjoyed tea, sandwiches and cake - all to the relaxing sounds of a live musician who played classic songs, including hits by Frank Sinatra. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trust-throws-thank-you-party-for-volunteers/ 17199 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:49:00 GMT 20091009104900 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:49:58 GMT 20091009104958 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:05 GMT 200911021311205 Inmates with hepatitis C at High Down and Downview prisons are benefiting from a new scheme launched by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The initiative, which involves a doctor and nurse from the Trust visiting the prisons, helps ensure inmates with the illness get treated quickly and saves them from having to be brought into hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/new-initiative-to-support-prisoners-with-hepatitis/ 17197 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:28:00 GMT 20091008182800 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:28:40 GMT 20091008182840 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:36 GMT 200911021311236 Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are sleeping a little easier, thanks to an investment of £100,000 in brand new mattresses and beds. The money paid for 200 new mattresses, which if they were stacked up end to end, would be taller than the Empire State Building - the third tallest skyscraper in America. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trust-spends-100000-on-new-beds-and-mattresses/ 17175 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:00 GMT 20091005163200 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:51 GMT 20091005163251 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:13:06 GMT 200911021311306 Children and young people from across Epsom, Sutton and Merton can now learn more about swine flu and how to protect themselves against the virus, thanks to the help of a new interactive website which has been specially written and designed for them. The site also includes an extensive range of quizzes and games to test their knowledge about bugs and viruses. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/new-website-helps-local-children-stop-the-spread-of-swine-flu/ 17173 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:58:00 GMT 20091005135800 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:58:48 GMT 20091005135848 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:13:34 GMT 200911021311334 Like NHS organisations across the UK, Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are getting ready for a possible 'surge' in patients suffering from swine flu this autumn. Initially, the Department of Health predicted an increase in the number of people getting swine flu in October, several weeks after schools had re-opened after the summer holidays. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/hospitals-appoint-directors-to-lead-swine-flu-preparations/ 17167 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:13:00 GMT 20091002141300 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:13:50 GMT 20091002141350 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:53:00 GMT 2009110212125300 Patients, local residents, councillors, staff and volunteers were among more than 65 people who looked back over the Trust's "best year ever" at its annual public meeting on Tuesday (29 September). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/questions-answered-at-trusts-annual-public-meeting/ 17165 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:57:00 GMT 20091002135700 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:01:28 GMT 20091002140128 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:53:39 GMT 2009110212125339 A new fundraising campaign to help build a support centre for cancer patients and their loved ones at St Helier Hospital has been launched. The campaign, known as 'Operation Butterfly', is a joint initiative between the Sutton Guardian and the Trust and aims to raise £10,000 over the next few months. Fundraisers and volunteers at the Trust have already raised £40,000 towards the project. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/operation-butterfly-takes-flight/ 17131 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:00 GMT 20090928150300 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:37 GMT 20090928150337 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:33 GMT 200910051751033 Patients with hearing difficulties at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are now waiting just ten weeks for a hearing aid, compared to an average wait of two years at the beginning of 2008. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/lets-hear-it-for-audiology/ 17128 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:26:00 GMT 20090925172600 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:27:51 GMT 20090925172751 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:13 GMT 200910051751013 The final pieces of equipment for St Helier Hospital's brand new birthing centre arrived this week, including a delivery of bean bags, birthing mats, swimming floats and birthing balls. These items will help to put the finishing touches to the new birthing centre, which includes four newly designed birthing rooms and three birthing pools. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/brand-new-birthing-centre-almost-ready-to-deliver/ 17124 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:29:00 GMT 20090923122900 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:30:15 GMT 20090923123015 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:38:30 GMT 201112131423830 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is holding its Annual Public Meeting from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday 29 September at Epsom Hospital. The Trust's Chairman, John Davey, said: "The meeting gives local people the chance to come along and find out more about the work of the Trust over the past year, as well as to hear about our plans for the future. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/public-get-chance-to-put-questions-to-health-chiefs/ 17115 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:38:00 GMT 20090922133800 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:39:41 GMT 20090922133941 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:09:24 GMT 200910051750924 The number of cases of C. difficile at Sutton, Epsom and St Helier hospitals has dropped by more than 20 per cent, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency. The new figures show that between April to June 2009, 67 patients were found to have the infection, which is also known as Clostridium difficile. This is an improvement on the figure for the same period in 2008, when there were 85 cases - a drop of more than a fifth. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/number-of-c-difficile-cases-cut-by-20-per-cent/ 17104 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:18:00 GMT 20090918121800 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:19:39 GMT 20090918121939 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:09:07 GMT 200910051750907 This summer may not have turned out to be the scorcher we were expecting, but for the players of Surrey County Cricket Club, protecting themselves against the sun's harmful rays was still a priority. That's why Chris Harland, consultant dermatologist for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, paid the team a visit at the famous Oval cricket ground to test them for signs of skin cancer. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/trust-doctor-gives-surrey-cricketers-clean-bill-of-skin-health/ 17101 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:20:00 GMT 20090917172000 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:21:22 GMT 20090917172122 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:49 GMT 200910051750849 Thousands of women turned out to take part in the Adidas 5K run in London on Sunday (6 September 2009), and among them were two best friends with a mission - to raise money for the South West Thames Renal and Transplant Unit, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/kidney-donor-and-recipient-go-on-the-run/ 17096 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:31:00 GMT 20090917103100 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:32:08 GMT 20090917103208 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:32 GMT 200910051750832 New figures show that the number of MRSA cases at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are still falling. The latest data, published on Thursday (9 September 2009) by the Health Protection Agency, show that the Trust had eight cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) from April to June of this year. This is an improvement on the same period last year, when there were 11. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/cases-of-mrsa-continue-to-fall-at-hospitals/ 17093 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:00 GMT 20090915174800 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:34 GMT 20090915174834 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:16 GMT 200910051750816 Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on the Board of a large, multi-million pound organisation? Well now could be your chance to find out - thanks to an informal opening evening taking place at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/find-out-more-about-being-on-the-board-of-directors/ 17090 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090915103400 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:35:14 GMT 20090915103514 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:01 GMT 200910051750801 A surgeon from Epsom and his family have walked from their home to the Isle of Wight, where they enjoyed a ten day summer break. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/are-we-nearly-there-yet-family-walk-65-miles-to-their-holiday-destination/ 17087 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:14:00 GMT 20090914171400 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:15:13 GMT 20090914171513 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:07:42 GMT 200910051750742 As the credit crunch continues to grip the country, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's top doctor is urging local people to lean on a new service that has been launched by the NHS. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/new-credit-crunch-stressline-throws-a-lifeline/ 17085 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:44:00 GMT 20090910164400 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:45:46 GMT 20090910164546 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:07:24 GMT 200910051750724 Two G4S NHS transport ambulance drivers for Sutton, St Helier and Epsom hospitals have got their names in high places, after one grateful patient wrote to Her Majesty The Queen about the service they provide. Margaret Shaw from Carshalton was so impressed by the care and service that the ambulance drivers, Michaelle Addison and Monday Erhabour gave to her that she wrote to The Queen at Buckingham Palace. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/queen-and-government-hear-of-ambulance-drivers-great-service/ 17083 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:47:00 GMT 20090909174700 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:47:49 GMT 20090909174749 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:07:06 GMT 200910051750706 The smoke has cleared, the dust has settled, and staff at St Helier Hospital have had time to survey the damage caused by the recent fire. On 1 September 2009, the hospital declared a major incident as two ambulances caught fire in an internal roadway which runs along the side of hospital buildings. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/there-was-a-sprinkling-of-luck-hospital-staff-look-back-on-fire/ 17075 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:55:00 GMT 20090904175500 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:55:38 GMT 20090904175538 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:46:43 GMT 200910051644643 Not many people would like to spend their summer holidays hiking up a mountain with their workmates, but that's exactly what staff from Epsom Hospital have done for the past three years. After completing the three peaks challenge last year and climbing to Everest base camp the previous year, this summer the intrepid team of five accident and emergency (A&E) staff members climbed the tallest mountain in the Emerald isle. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/hospital-staff-conquer-highest-mountain-in-ireland/ 17073 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:47:00 GMT 20090904174700 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:48:42 GMT 20090904174842 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:59:43 GMT 200910051645943 A free course to help local people deal with the devastating effects of cancer is being launched by experts at Epsom Hospital. The eight-week course, called 'Learning to live with cancer', offers practical advice and emotional support to cancer patients and their loved ones as they come to terms with the illness. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/learning-to-live-with-cancer-course-launched/ 17070 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090904103400 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:35:04 GMT 20090904103504 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:18 GMT 200910051750018 More than 3,000 people turned out to help celebrate the 100th birthday of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children on Saturday (22 August) at a summer fete held in Sutton Arena. As part of the centenary celebrations, the fete was organised to help raise money for the hospital, including building an outside play area for patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/summer-fete-is-icing-on-the-cake-for-hospitals-birthday-celebrations/ 17060 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:45:00 GMT 20090902174500 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:45:28 GMT 20090902174528 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:47:02 GMT 200910051644702 Peter Coles, the interim Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has praised staff for their dedication, professionalism and expertise following a fire at St Helier Hospital last night (1 September). He has also thanked other emergency services involved in dealing with the incident, including the ambulance service, fire brigade and police. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/chief-executive-praises-staff-after-hospital-fire/ 17030 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:51:00 GMT 20090902105100 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:51:57 GMT 20090902105157 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:01 GMT 200910051750001 A nurse from Epsom Hospital is set to join her son in the Afghanistan warzone when she begins an operational tour with the Territorial Army (TA) in October. Elaine Howlin, a nurse in the clinical assessment unit (CAU) at Epsom Hospital and a medic for the TA, will be posted in the main hospital in Camp Bastion - just 50 miles away from where her son, Martin is fighting on the front line. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/family-ties-reach-across-warzone/ 17020 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:13:00 GMT 20090901141300 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:14:33 GMT 20090901141433 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:32 GMT 200910051750032 £1.1 million in funding was secured earlier this year to undertake a number of projects to improve the privacy and dignity experienced by patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Most of these projects are now completed, with one of the improved areas already showing off their new facilities. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/unit-unveils-work-that-helps-to-eliminate-mixed-sex-accommodation/ 17016 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:46:00 GMT 20090828154600 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:47:27 GMT 20090901104727 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:35:37 GMT 200909011423537 It may not be the most common way of raising money, but for a patient of St Helier Hospital, a sponsored fly-fishing competition was the perfect fundraising event. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/patient-lands-great-catch-with-fundraising-event/ 17007 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:49:00 GMT 20090828134900 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:50:03 GMT 20090828135003 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:35:04 GMT 200909011423504 An awards ceremony to celebrate the people who give up their free time to support cancer patients and their families at the Macmillan Butterfly Centre in Epsom Hospital took place last week. The ceremony marked the long service of 21 volunteers, as well as offering a huge thank you to the whole team of helpers. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/volunteers-receive-bronze-bars-and-thanks-at-ceremony/ 16992 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:47:00 GMT 20090825174700 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:48:00 GMT 20090825174800 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:34:39 GMT 200909011423439 It might have been the hottest day of the year so far, but more than 60 local residents, politicians, charities and other stakeholders from across Epsom and the surrounding areas attended an event at Epsom Hospital on Wednesday night (19 August) to help shape a vision for the future of the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/community-leaders-come-together-to-develop-epsom-hospital-vision/ 16984 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:21:00 GMT 20090821142100 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:21:37 GMT 20090821142137 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:08:38 GMT 200910271530838 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals welcomed 150 new recruits this week, as the newly graduated junior doctors arrived for their first day at work. The new doctors, who will be working across the three hospitals, went to work on the wards following a week long induction. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/first-day-at-work-for-150-junior-doctors/ 16978 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMT 20090820115400 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:56 GMT 20090820115456 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:45 GMT 200909011423345 Chris Grayling, MP for Epsom and Ewell, visited West Park on 29 July to officially reopen the Trust's virology laboratory. The laboratory, which forms part of the Trust's microbiology department, is used to test for viruses such as HIV and influenza - more recently - swine 'flu. It has been refurbished over the past five weeks, with the work costing £77,000. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/local-mp-reopens-refurbished-laboratory/ 16975 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:59:00 GMT 20090819115900 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:38 GMT 20090819120038 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:19 GMT 200909011423319 The biggest birthday bash of the year is set to take place next weekend as Queen Mary's Hospital for Children continues to celebrate its centenary year with a summer fete. The fete, which will be held in Sutton Arena on Saturday 22 August from 12noon-4pm, promises to be a great day out for all of the family with a host of fun activities and entertaining acts running throughout the afternoon. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/final-touches-put-to-birthday-bash/ 16974 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT 20090819110000 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:01:15 GMT 20090819110115 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:32:49 GMT 200909011423249 Doctors and nurses at Epsom and St Helier hospitals have adopted a new set of guidelines to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - a condition that kills 25,000 people per year in the UK alone. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/breaking-up-the-risk-of-blood-clots/ 16972 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:11:00 GMT 20090818181100 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:11:34 GMT 20090818181134 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:32:16 GMT 200909011423216 Like other local hospitals, the Trust has admitted a small number of patients who have had swine 'flu or were suspected of having it. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/swine-flu-update-number-4/ 16944 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:28:00 GMT 20090817142800 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:29:27 GMT 20090817142927 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:29:33 GMT 200910261642933 In a joint initiative between Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and MEDLInC (Molesey, Epsom Downs and Leatherhead Integrated Care), patients who have attended the A&E department at Epsom Hospital are receiving improved follow-up services closer to home. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/gateway-service-delivering-for-epsom-ae-patients/ 16938 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:50:00 GMT 20090814175000 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:52:16 GMT 20090814175216 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:31:20 GMT 200909011423120 Former patients of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) at Epsom Hospital turned out in force recently to raise money for vital research into orthopaedic surgery, such as hip and knee replacements. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/raising-money-just-a-walk-in-the-park-for-former-patients/ 16918 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:43:00 GMT 20090813144300 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:44:08 GMT 20090813144408 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:30:48 GMT 200909011423048 Experts at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are urging local parents to get their children immunised against measles, after new figures show that vaccination rates in the UK are too low to protect the population properly. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/stop-measles-making-a-comeback/ 16903 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:10:00 GMT 20090810121000 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:11:00 GMT 20090810121100 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:30:11 GMT 200909011423011 A local businessman is helping Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is based at St Helier Hospital, celebrate its centenary year by donating prizes to the hospital's summer fete and grand raffle, which will be held at Sutton Arena on 22 August 2009. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/local-hairdresser-adds-colour-to-hospitals-summer-fete/ 16891 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT 20090805113000 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:31:11 GMT 20090805113111 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:29:15 GMT 200909011422915 Patient representatives, local residents, politicians, charities and a whole host of other key players from across Epsom and the surrounding areas have been invited to attend a special event to help the Trust shape the future of Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/local-stakeholders-to-shape-future-of-epsom-hospital/ 16890 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:36:00 GMT 20090805103600 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:05 GMT 20090805103705 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:09:49 GMT 200910271530949 A picture released today by the Trust offers a sneak preview into the size and scale of its plan to invest £190 million redeveloping St Helier Hospital. The plan includes demolishing the hospital's five-storey Ferguson House and replacing it with a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital building which will house the majority of St Helier's wards and clinics. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/st-helier-hospital-redevelopment-sneak-preview-picture-released/ 16873 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:54:00 GMT 20090803175400 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:55:30 GMT 20090803175530 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:10:41 GMT 200910271531041 For one week only, St Helier Hospital will be home to a prestigious art exhibition about breastfeeding. The Get Britain Breastfeeding exhibition went on display in the Retreat restaurant to promote the benefits of breastfeeding and will be up for all to see until 30 July 2009. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/get-britain-breastfeeding-exhibition-arrives-at-st-helier-hospital/ 16850 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:00 GMT 20090729110600 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:58 GMT 20090729110658 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:35:18 GMT 200908171643518 Parents of sick or premature babies can now get the very best of care for their children in a really welcoming atmosphere, thanks to a £200,000 refurbishment of the neonatal intensive care unit at St Helier Hospital. The unit, which officially opened its doors on Thursday 16 July 2009, has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment, including new floors, painted walls and a brand new reception area. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/light-bright-and-totally-welcoming-new-baby-unit-opens/ 16827 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:36:00 GMT 20090724133600 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:37:30 GMT 20090724133730 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:34:50 GMT 200908171643450 A nurse from St Helier Hospital will soon be swimming for Great Britain as she dives into the European Masters Championship later this year. Lead nurse in the renal (kidney) unit, Sue Woodcock will be donning the GB swimming cap and taking to the water in the international competition, held in Cadiz, Southern Spain, in September. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/kidney-nurse-dives-into-international-competition/ 16820 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:39:00 GMT 20090722173900 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:40:20 GMT 20090722174020 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:34:23 GMT 200908171643423 The biggest ever awards ceremony for staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals took place recently to celebrate their continuing hard work and dedication. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/staff-that-go-the-distance-celebrated-at-epsom-racecourse/ 16801 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:21:00 GMT 20090717152100 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:22:33 GMT 20090717152233 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:28:29 GMT 200908171642829 Patients and staff broke open the fizzy apple juice recently to celebrate 40 years of the award winning South West Thames Renal and Transplantation unit, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/happy-40th-for-best-renal-unit-in-the-country/ 16799 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:37:00 GMT 20090716143700 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:40:34 GMT 20090716144034 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:29:16 GMT 200908171642916 Newborn babies and pregnant mothers treated at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are receiving some of the best care in the country, according to a national report. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/delicate-lives-looked-after-at-trust/ 16790 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:16:00 GMT 20090714171600 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:45:48 GMT 20090714174548 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:28:52 GMT 200908171642852 A fire at Mayday Hospital in Croydon saw two neighbouring hospitals come to the rescue to offer treatment and support to their patients on Wednesday 8 July. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/hospitals-answer-mayday-call/ 16788 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:09:00 GMT 20090713120900 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:10:09 GMT 20090714121009 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:30:12 GMT 200908171643012 A team of staff members from St Helier Hospital raced their way down the River Thames in a traditional Chinese rowing boat recently (June 28) to raise funds for vital research into kidney disease. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/rowing-race-buoys-up-research-funds/ 16784 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:22:00 GMT 20090713112200 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:23:28 GMT 20090713112328 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:30:44 GMT 200908171643044 A national survey, which involves patients and members of the public, has shown that the food, environment and levels of privacy and dignity provided at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are 'good'. Figures from this year's PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) assessment, which was undertaken in February, show that the Trust scored highly across a number of standards relating to the hospital's environment. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/its-good-for-patients-at-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ 16781 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:06:00 GMT 20090709140600 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:06:35 GMT 20090709140635 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:53 GMT 200908111751753 The number of patients being infected by Clostridium difficile (also known as C. difficile) at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals continued to fall during the first part of this year, according to new figures published by the Health Protection Agency. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/clostridium-difficile-cases-continue-to-fall-at-hospitals/ 16780 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:36:00 GMT 20090708173600 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:37:08 GMT 20090708173708 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:20:25 GMT 200908111752025 Proposals to reshape local health services in Sutton and Merton at a cost of £264 million have passed a major milestone this week, with NHS London's Capital Investment Committee giving approval for the next stage of the development. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/major-milestone-for-better-healthcare-closer-to-home/ 16789 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:24:00 GMT 20090706122400 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:21:43 GMT 20090714122143 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:51:16 GMT 2009110212125116 Worrying new figures show that the number of people admitted to Epsom and St Helier hospitals with alcohol related illnesses has rocketed by almost 120 per cent in the past six years. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/alcohol-related-illnesses-and-injuries-soar/ 16756 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:57:00 GMT 20090703105700 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:58:08 GMT 20090703105808 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:16:48 GMT 200908111751648 New figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) at the Trust's three hospitals during 2008/09 are the lowest since records began. The new data also shows the Trust recorded six cases of MRSA between January and March 2009, compared with nine the previous quarter. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/hospitals-record-lowest-mrsa-figures-since-records-began/ 16753 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:35:00 GMT 20090702163500 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:36:21 GMT 20090702163621 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:14 GMT 200908111751814 Children at The Willows Nursery, which is based at Sutton Hospital, got a taste for life as a firefighter recently (24 June) when two fire engines and eight firefighters paid them a visit. The children got the chance to turn on the siren, test out a hose and sit inside the fire engines while learning the very basics about fire safety. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/children-get-all-fired-up-at-hospital-nursery/ 16754 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT 20090702144700 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:48:28 GMT 20090702164828 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:20:44 GMT 200908111752044 Children and staff from the nurseries at St Helier and Sutton hospitals were left jumping for joy this week, as they were awarded £36,500 from Sutton Borough Council. The funding, which came from the Early Years Foundation Scheme, will be used to revamp the outside play areas at both nurseries and to purchase state-of-the-art IT equipment and teaching materials. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/nurseries-set-to-blossom-thanks-to-new-funding/ 16718 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:00 GMT 20090630161200 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:13:29 GMT 20090630161329 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:22:45 GMT 200908111752245 There have now been more than 2,700 confirmed cases of swine 'flu in the UK, with one death in Scotland. As you may know, the World Health Organization has declared 'Phase 6' of its pandemic alert system, which means that swine 'flu is now spreading in communities in several countries. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/swine-flu-update-3/ 16707 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT 20090625170000 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:00:53 GMT 20090625170053 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:49:58 GMT 2009110212124958 Experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging young people not to rush into having sex this summer, and to use contraception if they do have sex to avoid unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/dont-rush-into-summer-sex-urge-experts/ 16683 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:31:00 GMT 20090618103100 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:32:03 GMT 20090618103203 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:20:11 GMT 200908111752011 A team which includes scientists and doctors from the renal unit at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are stretching their limbs and dusting off their waterproofs as they prepare for the 2009 dragon boat race later this month. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/mad-scientists-get-ready-for-boat-race/ 16677 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:55:00 GMT 20090616165500 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:56:18 GMT 20090616165618 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:36 GMT 200908111751736 Supporters of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is based at St Helier Hospital, took to the streets on Saturday 13 June as part of the Carshalton Carnival. Dressed in planet and star-themed fancy dress and pushing an old hospital bed, the team of staff, young patients and parents walked the two mile carnival route while collecting donations from the crowds who had lined the route. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/hospitals-little-stars-shine-bright-at-carshalton-carnival/ 16674 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:10:00 GMT 20090616141000 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:11:15 GMT 20090616141115 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:19:57 GMT 200908111751957 A former knee-surgery patient of Epsom Hospital can finally put his feet up. After two and a half years of fundraising for new medical equipment, Don Hamilton presented a cheque for £5,050 to doctors and nurses at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) on Wednesday (10 June). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/patients-years-of-fundraising-pay-off/ 16671 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:48:00 GMT 20090615174800 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:49:43 GMT 20090615174943 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:39:22 GMT 201009231423922 Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, visited St Helier Hospital last week (11 June) to officially launch a brand new £650,000 gamma camera. The hi-tech camera, which detects cancers and organ problems, offers patients from across Sutton, Merton and Epsom access to a faster and more accurate service. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/mp-launches-new-650000-life-saving-gamma-camera/ 16666 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:53:00 GMT 20090615105300 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:53:53 GMT 20090615105353 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:24:21 GMT 200908111752421 Superheroes don't often visit hospitals, but at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is based at St Helier Hospital, a team of movie stars and cartoon characters are set to stay for a while. A number of superhero cut-outs, including Batman, Spiderman and The Incredibles have been donated to the hospital by St Patrick's Church in Wallington and now sit proudly on the walls of the waiting room. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/superheroes-swoop-into-childrens-ward/ 16257 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:34:00 GMT 20090611173400 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:34:49 GMT 20090611173449 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:20 GMT 200908111751720 A nurse who walked a total of 18 miles through heavy snow to treat a patient who could have died without urgent dialysis has scooped a prestigious award for her actions. In February, just after the worst of the record breaking levels of snow had fallen, renal nurse for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Debbie Noble walked from her home in Ashtead to Ewell (and back) to dialyse a patient who could not get to hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/noble-nurse-scoops-top-prize/ 15955 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:47:00 GMT 20090611114700 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:47:34 GMT 20090611114734 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:19:41 GMT 200908111751941 Skin cancer experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are alerting local residents to the dangers of sunbeds. It follows the story last month of ten-year-old Kelly Thompson from Port Talbot who spent 16 minutes on a sunbed and suffered burns to 70 per cent of her body. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/hospital-expert-puts-tanning-myths-to-bed/ 15953 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:38:00 GMT 20090610173800 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:38:37 GMT 20090610173837 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:22:05 GMT 200908111752205 Patients visiting the maxillo-facial department at St Helier Hospital can now enjoy a nice sit down - in chairs worth £32,000. As part of a major refurbishment, the department has purchased two new dentists' chairs worth £16,000 each. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/trust-unveils-rolls-royce-dental-chairs/ 15935 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:36:00 GMT 20090605163600 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:37:43 GMT 20090605163743 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:19:22 GMT 200908111751922 A doctor from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is set to take on the challenge of a lifetime this September, when she will climb two Himalayan peaks in an effort to raise money for charity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/mountaineering-doctor-set-to-scale-new-heights/ 3025 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:07:00 GMT 20090604120700 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:07:54 GMT 20090604120754 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:21:50 GMT 200908111752150 One man every hour dies of prostate cancer in the UK, which is why doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging local people to be aware of the risks and symptoms of the disease. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/doctors-and-patients-unite-to-spread-the-word-about-prostate-cancer/ 2990 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:02:00 GMT 20090602130200 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:03:09 GMT 20090602130309 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:04 GMT 200908111751704 Midwives at St Helier Hospital today unveiled the latest development in the £2.8 million refurbishment of the maternity unit - a brand new birthing pool. The birthing pool, which is the first of three to be installed in the unit, will offer women at the hospital greater choice about how they give birth. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/babies-get-off-to-a-swimming-start-with-new-birthing-pool/ 2955 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:29:00 GMT 20090601122900 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:30:29 GMT 20090601123029 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:41:34 GMT 201112131424134 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed a resident of Merton and architect to oversee a multi-million pound scheme to redevelop St Helier Hospital. As Project Director, Tim Wilkins will lead the Trust's element of the Better Healthcare Closer to Home initiative that will eventually see Ferguson House demolished and replaced with a state-of-the-art building housing the majority of the hospital's wards and clinics. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/key-appointment-in-multi-million-pound-redevelopment-project/ 2950 Fri, 29 May 2009 17:49:00 GMT 20090529174900 Fri, 29 May 2009 17:50:19 GMT 20090529175019 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:48 GMT 200908111751848 Epsom and St Helier hospitals are now even safer places to be for patients and employees, as 25 staff gained a national qualification in health and safety last week. The staff, who range from midwives to assistants in the Trust's IT team, have just passed the level 3 NVQ in Operational Safety and Health. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/safety-first-for-trust-staff/ 2948 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:52:00 GMT 20090529145200 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:53:13 GMT 20090529145313 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:01 GMT 200908111752301 Epsom and St Helier hospitals have joined the latest online craze by signing up to the social networking site, Twitter. The Trust opened a page on the microblog site - which allows members to post short updates about their latest news - to keep local people up-to-date on all the recent happenings at the hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/hospitals-can-now-be-found-twittering-and-tweeting/ 2916 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:54:00 GMT 20090527155400 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:55:12 GMT 20090527155512 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:55 GMT 200908111752355 The giantkilling Sutton United veterans team saw victory again last Wednesday (20 May), in a charity football match against a team of celebrities. The match, which featured 25 veterans and 18 celebritities, was held to raise funds for the Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, part of St Helier Hospital, and a local support group for people living with ME. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/giantkillers-still-have-what-it-takes-for-victory/ 2912 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:57:00 GMT 20090527135700 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:58:57 GMT 20090527135857 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:24:54 GMT 200908111752454 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is paying tribute to its team of 500 volunteers this week, ahead of a special seven day celebration. As part of national Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), the Trust would like to say a huge thank you to each person that gives up their time by supporting the day-to-day running of its hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/huge-thank-you-to-helping-hands/ 2903 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:10:00 GMT 20090526121000 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:11:01 GMT 20090526121101 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:24:37 GMT 200908111752437 From December 2007 until March 2008, the government ran a project to 'deep clean' all the hospitals in England. The initiative formed part of a range of measures to further improve cleanliness and help reduce healthcare acquired infections, such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in the NHS. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/government-project-is-not-just-a-spring-clean/ 2899 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:05:00 GMT 20090522170500 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:11:00 GMT 20090522171100 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:25:23 GMT 200908111752523 The equivalent of five baths worth of alcohol hand rub have been used at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals since the Trust's latest infection control campaign was launched in March. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/new-infection-control-campaign-proving-to-be-a-knockout/ 2898 Fri, 22 May 2009 16:59:00 GMT 20090522165900 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:00:38 GMT 20090522170038 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:26:00 GMT 200908111752600 The neonatal unit at St Helier Hospital is throwing open its doors to local residents after having undergone a £200,000 refurbishment which has transformed the look and feel of the facility. The neonatal unit, which has 20 cots, is used to look after and treat babies who are very premature, or who have respiratory or feeding problems or other illnesses. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/specialist-baby-unit-open-day/ 2885 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:18:00 GMT 20090520111800 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:19:26 GMT 20090520111926 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:26:55 GMT 200908111752655 Maggie George, a counsellor/midwife has been crowned Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's Nurse/Midwife of the Year for 2009. The annual award is given to the nurse or midwife who the Trust feel has gone above and beyond the call of duty in providing patients with the best possible care. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/nurse-midwife-of-the-year-announced/ 2880 Tue, 19 May 2009 17:05:00 GMT 20090519170500 Tue, 19 May 2009 10:30:32 GMT 20090519103032 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:26:38 GMT 200908111752638 Peter Coles, the Trust's interim Chief Executive, is extremely pleased to report that on Thursday 7 May, Sam and her husband had twins. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/good-news-from-samantha-jones-chief-executive/ 2878 Tue, 19 May 2009 10:12:00 GMT 20090519101200 Tue, 19 May 2009 10:13:17 GMT 20090519101317 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:22 GMT 200908111752722 Patients who come into hospital may find they have a new bedside friend - a COW! Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has recently purchased a Computer On Wheels (COW) for every ward. The COW means that doctors can wheel the computer round to the patient's bedside and use it whilst examining them, instead of having to write down information and transfer it to computer later on. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/hospitals-improve-patient-care-with-herd-of-cows/ 2876 Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:00 GMT 20090518164200 Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:40 GMT 20090518164240 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:03 GMT 200908111752803 Staff at Epsom and St Helier hospital's Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments are urging people to take extra care during this bank holiday weekend (23 - 25 May) and to only visit the A&E department if it's an emergency. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/may-bank-holiday-warning/ 2861 Fri, 15 May 2009 15:56:00 GMT 20090515155600 Fri, 15 May 2009 15:57:12 GMT 20090515155712 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:31:20 GMT 200908111753120 Nurses at Epsom and St Helier hospitals teamed up to raise awareness of a condition that kills more people than cancer and road traffic accidents put together this week. Thrombosis - commonly known as a blood clot - is estimated to kill 25,000 people per year in the UK alone. But sadly, many people do not know the cause or effects of thrombosis, or how it can be prevented. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/fighting-the-silent-killer-nurses-back-thrombosis-awareness-week/ 2857 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:13:00 GMT 20090514181300 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:13:36 GMT 20090514181336 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:31:49 GMT 200908111753149 The actresses June Whitfield and Liz Fraser popped into St Helier Hospital last night (13 May), to wish the League of Friends a happy 60th birthday. June, who is Patron of the charity, and 'Carry On' star Liz attended the friends' Annual General Meeting to cut a birthday cake and help other members mark the special occasion. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/happy-60th-birthday-to-good-friends/ 2855 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:04:00 GMT 20090514180400 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:05:08 GMT 20090514180508 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:32:31 GMT 200908111753231 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is showing significant improvement in the experience patients have in its hospitals, according to a survey published today (13 May) by the health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Inpatient Survey 2008 reveals the Trust's patients rated it as showing improvements, with nine out of ten areas showing positive results compared to just five last year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/independent-patient-survey-shows-significant-improvements/ 2838 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:58:00 GMT 20090513145800 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:59:12 GMT 20090513145912 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:34:56 GMT 200908111753456 Every day, nurses and their colleagues around the world dedicate their lives to helping other people. International Nurses' Day is a time for everyone to pay tribute to the dedication, commitment and hard work of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/nurses-day-is-double-the-fun-for-trust-staff/ 2847 Wed, 13 May 2009 11:10:00 GMT 20090513111000 Wed, 13 May 2009 17:10:36 GMT 20090513171036 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:23 GMT 200908111753723 Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals will soon benefit from greater levels of privacy and dignity during their hospital stay, thanks to a massive £1.1million cash injection. The money will help the Trust to fast track its efforts to ensure that men and women do not have to share sleeping areas, bathrooms or toilets when admitted to hospital and that their privacy and dignity is upheld wherever possible. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/trust-announces-11million-to-help-eliminate-mixed-sex-accommodation/ 2809 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:36:00 GMT 20090508173600 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:37:12 GMT 20090508173712 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:34:37 GMT 200908111753437 There have now been more than 30 confirmed cases of Swine 'flu in the UK, with many more under investigation. To date, there have been no cases locally and whilst it remains business as usual for the Trust, Dr Jonathan Kwan, Medical Director, wanted to once again reassure our patients and other local people that we have robust plans in place to respond should the situation change. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/swine-flu-update/ 2695 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:01:00 GMT 20090508170100 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:46:50 GMT 20090430134650 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:28:31 GMT 200910261642831 Midwives from Epsom and St Helier hospitals took part in the celebrations of International Day of the Midwife on Tuesday 5 May. The day sees midwives across the globe join together to promote the good work that they do while raising money for maternity services in poorer countries. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/midwives-join-together-to-get-their-voices-heard/ 2804 Thu, 07 May 2009 17:43:00 GMT 20090507174300 Thu, 07 May 2009 17:44:25 GMT 20090507174425 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:10 GMT 200908111753510 A fun football match between the veterans of Sutton United Football Club and a team of professional footballers and celebrities has been organised to raise funds for Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/football-match-kicks-off-to-support-childrens-hospital/ 2752 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:00 GMT 20090507105900 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:46 GMT 20090507105946 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:36:43 GMT 200908111753643 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust saved energy and money this Easter, following a campaign to turn off lights and computers that were not in use. New figures from the Trust show a record breaking dip in the amount of energy used over the Easter bank holiday. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/treading-carefully-trust-reduces-carbon-footprint/ 2745 Wed, 06 May 2009 17:37:00 GMT 20090506173700 Wed, 06 May 2009 17:38:12 GMT 20090506173812 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:39:34 GMT 2010092111113934 Midwives from Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be hitting the streets next week to spread the word about the benefits of breastfeeding. As part of national Breastfeeding Awareness Week (10 to 16 May), the Trust's breastfeeding experts along with the National Childcare Trust, health visitors and the La Leche League will be hosting road shows in Sutton and Epsom. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/breastfeeding-every-day-makes-a-difference-to-your-baby/ 2705 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:42:00 GMT 20090505104200 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:43:27 GMT 20090505104327 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:36:15 GMT 200908111753615 Most people would settle for a voucher or a bottle of wine as a gift from their siblings, but local figures show that more and more people are going the extra mile for their terminally-ill loved ones by donating a kidney. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/a-brother-and-a-hero-one-womans-story-of-a-live-kidney-transplant/ 2687 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:18:00 GMT 20090430101800 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:19:22 GMT 20090430101922 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:51 GMT 200908111753551 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's most senior pharmacist has issued a warning to the local community about the risks associated with people under the age of 16 using teething gels and mouth ulcer treatments that contain salicylate salts, which work in a similar way to aspirin. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/senior-pharmacist-offers-advice-to-local-residents-about-teething-gels/ 2662 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT 20090429144400 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:45:01 GMT 20090429144501 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:38 GMT 200908111753538 Clinicians at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are urging local people to put their best foot forward during the first national Walk to Work week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/best-foot-forward-for-national-walk-to-work-week/ 2654 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:21:00 GMT 20090428162100 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:24:45 GMT 20090428162445 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:09 GMT 200908111753709 An unexpected donation of £14,500 has been given to the cardiology department at Epsom Hospital by a local charity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/hospitals-heart-team-welcomes-surprise-donation/ 2653 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT 20090428160400 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:06:55 GMT 20090428160655 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:36 GMT 200908111753736 A leading expert at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is giving local residents advice on simple steps they can take to help reduce the symptoms of hayfever and related allergies. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/summers-here-but-its-not-all-good-news-for-those-with-hayfever/ 2650 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:30:00 GMT 20090428103000 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:31:04 GMT 20090428103104 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:52 GMT 200908111753752 Local residents who are hearing-impaired are likely to find communicating with staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals easier from now on. That's because the Disability Information Centre Epsom (DICE) - a service based at Epsom Hospital - has recently purchased three portable hearing loops for patients to use when visiting the hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/help-is-at-hand-for-hearing-impaired-patients/ 2645 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:33:00 GMT 20090424173300 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:33:37 GMT 20090424173337 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:36:55 GMT 200908111753655 The High Sheriff of Surrey 2008-09, Sally Varah, visited Epsom Hospital recently to officially open the hospital's new cutting-edge neutral pressure room, which cost nearly million pounds. The room means that patients with severe respiratory illnesses, such as tuberculosis (TB) can be isolated from other people, preventing it from spreading to other patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/high-sheriff-comes-under-pressure-at-epsom-hospital/ 2631 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090420103400 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:35:36 GMT 20090422103536 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:25 GMT 200908111753525 The cameras are being packed away and the sound equipment taken down, as filming for a brand new ITV documentary comes to an end at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/and-thats-a-wrap-filming-for-new-tv-show-comes-to-an-end/ 2628 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:23:00 GMT 20090417172300 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:25:17 GMT 20090417172517 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:16 GMT 200908111753316 The number of patients being infected with Clostridium difficile (also known as C. difficile) at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals dropped by almost 40 per cent last year according to new data published this week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/annual-clostridium-difficile-numbers-cut-by-40/ 2625 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:41:00 GMT 20090417134100 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:43:17 GMT 20090417134317 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:51 GMT 200908111753351 Easter is traditionally a time for children to run round the house playing Easter Egg hunts, eating as much chocolate as they can and having a few weeks off school. But, for children coming in to hospital, it's not as easy to get excited about the holiday season. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/eggs-citement-on-childrens-ward-as-easter-comes-early/ 2605 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:41:00 GMT 20090407124100 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:43:31 GMT 20090409124331 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:31:07 GMT 200908111753107 The lives of chronically ill kidney patients are being transformed, thanks to a new service that was tested uniquely at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust. The service - the first of its kind in Britain - allows certain types of dialysis patients to undergo their treatment at home, giving them extra freedom to enjoy their spare time. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/changing-lives-with-new-cutting-edge-service/ 2591 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:05:00 GMT 20090403170500 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:05:58 GMT 20090403170558 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:21:28 GMT 200908111752128 People all over the world are using the internet to find out more about Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Since a new website for the trust was launched in February, visitors from as far away as Bolivia, Cambodia and Namibia have logged on to find out more. In March alone 2,299 visitors to the site were not from the UK, and visits came from 114 countries/territories. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/surfers-from-all-over-the-world-visit-our-hospitals/ 2589 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:31:00 GMT 20090403153100 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:31:53 GMT 20090403153153 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:37 GMT 200908111752337 More than nine million pounds is set to be spent on improving hospital facilities within Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust this year. The plans, announced earlier this week, will see 9.15 million pounds ploughed into upgrading hospital equipment and facilities across the three Trust sites. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/multi-million-pound-makeover-for-hospitals/ 2571 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:00 GMT 20090401112300 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:35 GMT 20090401112335 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:44 GMT 200908111752844 As the Easter bank holiday approaches, staff in the Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are calling on DIY enthusiasts to take care when making home improvements. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/dont-be-a-diy-disaster-this-easter/ 2563 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:36:00 GMT 20090331113600 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:36:33 GMT 20090331113633 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:31 GMT 200908111752831 Over £160,000 has been spent improving clinical areas at a renal ward meaning more patients across Epsom, Sutton and St Helier will be able to have faster access to life saving treatment. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/investing-in-renal-services/ 2560 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT 20090330173000 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:07:43 GMT 20090331100743 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:29:59 GMT 200908111752959 Staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are queuing up to get their hands on the Trust's answer to an Oscar, The Chief Executive's Award of Excellence. The Chief Executive's Award of Excellence is a monthly award which goes to a member of staff, or team, that has gone above and beyond the call of duty and was introduced last year to recognise the fantastic efforts that staff make every single day. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/hospitals-ask-local-residents-to-nominate-staff-for-awards/ 2555 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:58:00 GMT 20090330145800 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:58:55 GMT 20090330145855 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:29:45 GMT 200908111752945 t's the stuff of nightmares for every parent: imagine your child is suddenly and inexplicably struck down with a rare condition that has no known cure and no known cause. That's what Claire and Ivo Padovan were faced with when their youngest daughter, Emilia, was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder called Nephrotic Syndrome when she was just three years old. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/nursing-it-better/ 2634 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT 20090330120100 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:02:10 GMT 20090422120210 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:04:00 GMT 200908111860400 Staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are happy with many aspects of their work life, according to the latest figures from a national survey. New results from the 2008 annual NHS staff survey, which is conducted by health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission, show that the Trust is doing very well in a number of key areas. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/the-votes-are-in-and-the-results-are-good-for-hospital-staff/ 2532 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:47:00 GMT 20090325164700 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:47:57 GMT 20090325164757 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:21:04 GMT 200908111752104 Experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging women to be more aware of the symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women and kills 4,500 people per year in the UK alone. Now the fight is on to raise awareness of the disease. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/experts-join-the-fight-against-ovarian-cancer/ 2528 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:02:00 GMT 20090324110200 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:03:07 GMT 20090324110307 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:25:10 GMT 200908111752510 New figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals fell by a third last year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/annual-mrsa-rates-cut-by-a-third/ 2510 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:27:00 GMT 20090323132700 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:28:41 GMT 20090323132841 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:32 GMT 200908111751832 Patients across Epsom, Sutton and Merton needing scans to detect cancers or organ problems are set to benefit from a faster and more accurate service, thanks to a new hi-tech gamma camera about to be unveiled at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/trust-unveils-new-life-saving-gamma-camera/ 2491 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:33:00 GMT 20090320153300 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:34:12 GMT 20090320153412 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:26:14 GMT 200908111752614 A leading renal dietitian at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has just issued new dietary guidelines for patients from ethnic groups who suffer from kidney problems and high blood potassium levels across the country. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/local-dietitians-issue-national-guidelines/ 2493 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:18:00 GMT 20090320121800 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:18:58 GMT 20090320161858 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:49 GMT 200908111752749 Health experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing a national campaign to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/get-well-soon-without-using-antibiotics/ 2470 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:08:00 GMT 20090313170800 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:09:15 GMT 20090313170915 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:25:39 GMT 200908111752539 A state-of-the-art neutral pressure room which allows patients with severe chest diseases such as tuberculosis to be isolated from others has been unveiled at Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/state-of-the-art-isolation-room-keeps-infections-at-bay/ 2464 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:00 GMT 20090313144600 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:43 GMT 20090313144643 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:16 GMT 200908111752816 Nearly £2.8 million is being spent on giving the maternity unit at St Helier Hospital a radical facelift that will drastically improve the environment in which patients are treated and further enhance the care they receive. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/millions-for-maternity/ 2459 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:16:00 GMT 20090312141600 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:17:04 GMT 20090312141704 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:29:28 GMT 200908111752928 Doctors, nurses and other staff from the renal unit at St Helier Hospital are inviting local people and patients to visit a stand they are running at the hospital on World Kidney Day (Thursday 12 March 2009) to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/kidney-disease-under-the-spotlight/ 2394 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 20090311110000 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:01:07 GMT 20090311110107 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:53 GMT 200908111753053 Experts at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are encouraging women to make sure they attend cervical smear tests. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/experts-encourage-women-to-attend-smear-tests/ 2392 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:16:00 GMT 20090310121600 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:16:48 GMT 20090310121648 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:39 GMT 200908111753039 It's official. Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are telling their catering department: you're doing a good job. Results of a recent survey conducted by the Trust show that patients are happy with hospital food. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals-serve-up-high-satisfaction/ 2391 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:29:00 GMT 20090310112900 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:30:12 GMT 20090310113012 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:31:35 GMT 200908111753135 The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) is delighted to have won 5th place in the prestigious Healthcare 100 top UK employers by the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times. The EOC is hosted by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and is based at Epsom Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/elective-orthopaedic-centre-wins-5th-place-in-national-top-employers-award/ 2320 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:45:00 GMT 20090306094500 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:45:43 GMT 20090306094543 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:34:58 GMT 201009231423458 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has unveiled a new awareness campaign to help in its fight against healthcare acquired infections. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/trust-launches-new-campaign-in-fight-against-infections/ 2275 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:47:00 GMT 20090303174700 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:48:03 GMT 20090303174803 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:38:04 GMT 200908111753804 Patients and visitors to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust can now access a wealth of information about the organisation with just a touch of a button. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/welcome-to-our-new-website/ 2251 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:50:00 GMT 20090225085000 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:19:58 GMT 20090223151958 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:16:32 GMT 200908111751632 With years of difficult training and intense studying to complete, qualifying as a surgeon is never going to be an easy task. But for three of the latest trainee surgeons at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, the pressure really is on. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/a-delicate-operation/ 2259 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:55:00 GMT 20090224165500 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:57:39 GMT 20090224165739 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:12 GMT 200908111753012 A new sexual health centre to educate young people about sex and relationships has been launched by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/get-to-the-point-for-sex-education/ 2258 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:48:00 GMT 20090224164800 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:50:11 GMT 20090224165011 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:25 GMT 200908111753025 Good news for egg lovers was welcomed by healthy eating experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals last week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/go-to-work-on-an-egg-again/ 2257 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:29:00 GMT 20090224162900 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:31:02 GMT 20090224163102 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:03 GMT 200908111753303 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Nilkunj Dodhia as a Non-Executive Director. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/trust-appoints-new-non-executive-director/ 2254 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:25:00 GMT 20090222172500 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:25:51 GMT 20090223172551 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:34:23 GMT 200908111753423 A local MP joined volunteers at Radio St Helier recently to help present their weekly Sunday evening request show. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/local-mp-lends-helping-hand-at-radio-st-helier/ 2192 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:03:00 GMT 20090213110300 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:03:55 GMT 20090216110355 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:37 GMT 200908111752737 Celebrations marking the centenary of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, part of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, kicked off in style last week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/queen-marys-hospital-for-children-celebrates-100th-birthday/ 2152 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:30:00 GMT 20090210133000 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:31:57 GMT 20090212133157 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:32:02 GMT 200908111753202 A nurse from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals University Hospital NHS Trust walked for nine miles through the snow to treat a patient who could have died without dialysis last Monday (2 February 2009). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/noble-nurse-walks-nine-miles-to-save-a-life/ 2154 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:48:00 GMT 20090209134800 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:47:07 GMT 20090212134707 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:32:15 GMT 200908111753215 A health care worker based at Epsom Hospital stepped out of the wards and onto the stage as a leading character in a local pantomime last month. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/health-care-worker-breaks-a-leg-in-panto/ 2086 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090206000000 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:07:19 GMT 20090209120719 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:07 GMT 200908111752707 Healthy eating experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are supporting a national campaign to help stop obesity in its tracks. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/clinicians-support-healthy-living-campaign/ 2037 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT 20090203160000 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:27:41 GMT 20090203172741 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:16:17 GMT 200908111751617 The St Helier Hospital League of Friends has made a donation of more than £215,000 to the hospital's renal and cardiology departments, helping to fund new equipment, including a reverse osmosis machine worth £45,000. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/six-figure-sum-helps-to-mend-broken-hearts/ 2038 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:59:00 GMT 20090203155900 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:31:11 GMT 20090203173111 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:15:59 GMT 200908111751559 Hundreds of people across Sutton, Merton and Surrey could be playing Russian roulette with their health by buying prescription drugs from the web, according to the Chief Pharmacist at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, Anne Davies. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/hospitals-warn-of-dangers-of-buying-medicines-online/ 2085 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090130000000 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:40:15 GMT 20090209104015 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:08:40 GMT 200908111750840 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a new awards scheme to recognise and celebrate outstanding practice across its three hospitals. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/outstanding-work-recognised-by-new-awards/ 1922 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090126000000 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:47:04 GMT 20090127094704 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:08:56 GMT 200908111750856 More than 50 members of staff from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals recently completed vocational training programmes. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/staff-pick-up-training-recognition/ 1923 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090126000000 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:49:50 GMT 20090127094950 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:40 GMT 200908111750940 Doctors and nurses at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are asking local people not to visit if they are suffering from winter-related viral infections in an effort to stop them spreading to patients. Top of the list of bugs are Norovirus (winter vomiting) and Influenza (flu). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/local-people-asked-to-help-stop-the-spread-of-winter-bugs/ 1391 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:42:00 GMT 20090119164200 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:58:58 GMT 20090115155858 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:07:28 GMT 200908111750728 Data released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) shows that the number of cases of C. difficile at the Trust was 26 between July and September 2008, compared to 47 during the previous quarter (April to June 2008). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/cases-of-c-difficile-cut-by-nearly-50/ 1390 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090116000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:53:54 GMT 20090115155354 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:07:46 GMT 200908111750746 A major conference attended by over 60 clinical staff at St Helier and St George's Hospitals as well as local GPs and members of the public this week has reviewed plans for a partnership arrangement between the two trusts to deliver better services for women and children. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/doctors-and-nurses-get-together-to-discuss-partnership-working-for-womens-and-childrens-services/ 2087 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090116000000 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:13:19 GMT 20090209121319 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:08:03 GMT 200908111750803 Doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are calling on local people to only visit its A&E departments if they have a genuine emergency or accident, because of intense pressure on its services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/doctors-make-ae-plea/ 1389 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090114000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:49:09 GMT 20090115154909 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:08:22 GMT 200908111750822 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is within the top 20% of trusts across London for patient satisfaction in its Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, according to a survey released today (14 January 2009) by the health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/trust-scores-high-marks-in-health-watchdogs-ae-survey/ 1387 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090114000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:39:59 GMT 20090115153959 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:15 GMT 200908111750915 Figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed that the number of cases of MRSA bacteraemia at the Trust fell to seven between July and September 2008. This compares to a total of 10 cases for the previous quarter (April - June) and a reduction of 63% to the same quarter the previous year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/cases-of-mrsa-bacteraemia-cut-by-almost-two-thirds/ 1386 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090112000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:33:10 GMT 20090115153310 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:07:09 GMT 200908111750709 Fulham Football Club is top of the league on the children's ward at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, part of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, after three players visited sick children at Christmas. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/fulham-fc-visit-kicks-off-childrens-christmas/ 1236 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081229000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:28:42 GMT 20081230112842 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:01:08 GMT 200908181530108 Filming has got underway for a new 'fly on the wall' documentary that will chart the experiences of trainee surgeons - three of which are based at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/trust-surgeons-to-star-in-national-itv-documentary/ 1235 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081222000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:10:56 GMT 20081230111056 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:02:02 GMT 200908181530202 Dragons' Den judge Theo Paphitis, publicist Max Clifford and the architect of the O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome), Lord Rogers, attended a special event at the House of Lords recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the South West Thames Institute for Renal Research. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/celebs-and-politicians-unite-for-st-helier-kidney-research/ 1234 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081219000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:08:47 GMT 20081230110847 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:03:27 GMT 200908181530327 Doctors and nurses at Epsom and St Helier hospitals have praised a special poem, written by children's laureate Michael Rosen, to celebrate 60 years of the NHS. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/special-poem-marks-60-years/ 1317 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081219000000 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:34:41 GMT 20090105153441 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:04:08 GMT 200908181530408 Doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are calling on local people to only visit its A&E departments if they have a genuine emergency or accident, because of intense pressure on its services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/doctors-make-ae-plea/ 673 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081210000000 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:10:44 GMT 20081211101044 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:04:54 GMT 200908181530454 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been declared fully compliant with the government's 'Hygiene Code' following an unannounced inspection by the health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/trust-passes-health-watchdogs-hygiene-inspection/ 671 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081209000000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:25:21 GMT 20081210142521 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:37 GMT 200908181530537 The audiology departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are advising people to listen carefully to their new MP3 players, including iPods, this Christmas. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/headphone-advice-goes-in-one-ear-and-out-the-other/ 670 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081205000000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:19:59 GMT 20081210141959 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:54 GMT 200908181530654 Doctors at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are reminding homeowners and landlords across Sutton, Merton and Surrey of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the simple steps that they can take to protect themselves and others from harm. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/doctors-join-fight-against-invisible-killer/ 669 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081205000000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:15:33 GMT 20081210141533 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:07:35 GMT 200908181530735 The Clinical Assessment Unit at St Helier Hospital has drafted in six new four legged friends to help make life more comfortable for patients with minor injuries who don't need a bed. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/four-legged-friends-help-out-in-ward/ 415 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081202000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:27:45 GMT 20081204142745 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:08:07 GMT 200908181530807 Staff from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and turn to environmentally friendly pedal power when travelling to and from work. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/hospital-staff-encouraged-to-turn-to-pedal-power/ 416 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081201000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:35:30 GMT 20081204143530 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:22:11 GMT 201009081422211 The number of patients using the Trust's renal satellite dialysis centres has topped 400 for the first time. The centres, based at Crawley, Croydon, Farnham, West Byfleet and Kingston, are used by patients from across south west London, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and save them from having to travel to hospital unnecessarily. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/record-number-of-patients-use-satellite-centres/ 2274 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:02:00 GMT 20080403180200 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:20:26 GMT 20090303152026 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:21:38 GMT 201003011862138