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News
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Trust announces new Deputy Medical Director
Chief Executive thanks public for their support
Better Services Better Value review - 'scoring' panel outcome
Reach new heights with hospital’s Peak District challenge
Relieve the tension - have your blood pressure checked
Hayfever sufferers should prepare - despite the weather
Epsom Hospital gets new Director of Medical Education
Hospitals score well in national inpatient survey
Baby, what a boom! Record number of babies at Epsom and St Helier
New Director of Medical Education for St Helier Hospital
Planning permission granted for new £1.6 million day nursery at St Helier
Trust to work with influential King's Fund on St Helier's future
Watch out for whooping cough rise
One patient every four minutes - A&E units mark busiest ever year
Hospital expert marks World Haemophilia Day
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2012
April 2012
Local hospitals announce new lead doctor to fight infections
Great duck race goes swimmingly
'Marathon Man' Andy breathes sigh of Relief
Marathon challenge for hip and knee care
Hospitals announce £8.9 million cash injection
Don't end up with egg on your face this Easter
Learn more about living with cancer with our free course
Cracking Easter treat for children’s ward
March 2012
Electric dreams - local hospitals launch green car schemes
Sea Scouts take to the air on hospital radio
'On your marks, get set, quack!' for charity duck race
Cheque mate! Family donate £2,000 to children’s hospital
‘Good for our patients, good for the planet’ – hospital meals win London award
St Helier unveils state-of-the-art laboratories
'Gold standard' unit officially opened after £128,000 upgrade
Top hospital doctor backs no-smoking day
Senior doctor welcomes online asthma test
Hospital experts back 'Be clear on cancer' campaign
Our role in 'Better Services Better Value'
Nurses mark World Kidney Day
St Helier Hospital celebrates £5.5 million cash boost
February 2012
Tom Brake MP sees how sick newborns are cared for at St Helier
Don't let drink sneak up on you
Norovirus at Epsom Hospital - update
No need for embarrassment - Trust backs National Impotence Day
Trust announces next steps on de-merger plans
St Helier given clean bill of health by health watchdog
Trust's maternity units meeting high safety standards
Glittering ballroom bash raises £4,000 for children’s hospital and charity
Help young hearts run free with fundraising quest
It's business as usual despite the flurry of snow
The future of St Helier Hospital: Setting the record straight
Epsom experts invent new equipment to mend broken bones
As snow thaws, Trust says it's 'business as usual'
Trust signs up to Patients Association's CARE campaign
Everybody needs good neighbours … especially when it’s cold
Norovirus at Epsom Hospital - update
Landmark £219 million redevelopment of St Helier Hospital
January 2012
'Keep warm, keep well' during the cold weather
St George's decide not to proceed with merger process
Marathon challenge is no cakewalk for Trust IT worker Andy
£2.5 million transformation complete at Epsom's day surgery unit
Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting) at Epsom Hospital - update
De-merger update - assessment of bids
Top nurse at Epsom Hospital asks for help to stop spread of Norovirus
Missed appointments cost local hospitals £5.6 million
We're on the move! New £53,000 mobile x-ray unit at Epsom Hospital
Keep a lid on it - top nurse gives bathroom tip
Easy to swallow - new cameras arrive at Epsom Hospital
Fed up with winter colds and bugs? Catch it, bin it, kill it, says senior nurse
New £134,000 life-saving cancer service launched
Hospital patient ratings published
£760,000 stroke-busting service sees first patients at Epsom
Christmas and New Year bundles of joy for parents at Epsom and St Helier hospitals
Top nurse says learn to save a life
Want to give up smoking? Get fit with the Quit Kit!
Happy new year
2011
December 2011
Small gifts, big smiles for patients at St Helier
Get the right treatment, faster, this winter
Season's greetings
Please do not visit our hospitals if you have norovirus
New treatment room opened in memory of 'one of life's nice guys'
The best of 2011 in pictures
EOC thanked for throwing doors open to aspiring medics
Kids' stay in hospital made more bear-able by local clothes store
Your chance to find out more about life-saving treatment
New £1.7 million Epsom dialysis unit opened by local MP
New emergency care unit gets VIP opening
Children's hospital plays host to festive fixture for Fulham FC
Nomination for prestigious midwifery award makes it three in a row
Head of midwifery backs flu jab for mums-to-be
Local MP samples cutting edge laboratory
Dr Peter Rawlinson appointed as non-executive director
November 2011
Strike action on 30 November
Epsom, Sutton and St Helier named amongst the country's safest hospitals
Local hospital staff face rise in physical assaults
Running for healthy hearts
Impressed by local nurses? Nominate them for a national award
Sri Lankan school thanks Trust in style
Hospitals celebrate World Radiography Day
Keep those memories of St Helier coming!
Gigantic banner puts writing on the wall for £219 million redevelopment
Merger bids received
‘Keep warm, keep well’ this winter
St Helier Hospital welcomes 1,000th baby to birth centre
Anthea Turner cuts ribbon to new £634,000 scanner
£16,000 donation for women with difficult labour
Hundreds attend meetings on St Helier redevelopment
MP cuts the ribbon to new £1.4 million endoscopy unit
Improbable, but not impossible – have you heard of male breast cancer?
Professor David Oliveira reappointed as non-executive director
October 2011
Top doctors urge local people to join fight against flu
Hospitals launch new campaign as fight against infections continues
St Hel’s Belles smash fundraising goal on Chatsworth House hike
Local MP gets hospital 'Brake-dancing'
Your chance to learn about next steps for hospitals
Reducing the time patients spend in our hospitals unnecessarily
St Helier redevelopment exhibition at Sutton Hospital this Friday
St Helier scores highly with patient inspectors
Epsom Hospital scores highly with patient inspectors
Surgeon builds bridges in Malawi with Operation Hernia
Trust who's who updated
Volunteers donate £75,000 to diagnostic imaging department
Let's celebrate! Huge thank you for hospital volunteers
Questions put to health chiefs at Annual Public Meeting
Royal Surrey withdraw from merger bid
Top of the class for 96 hospital staff
It's 'Your hospital' - more patients and local people wanted!
September 2011
Get to know yourself a little better for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Latest plans go on show for St Helier redevelopment
Massive £742,000 cash boost for emergency care
Hospitals back new bowel cancer campaign
Trust announces appointment of two new top doctors
Grab your chance to put questions to health chiefs
Hospital staff show real pedal power
New stroke consultants start work at Epsom
Are we boring you? St Helier prepares for demolition works
Hospitals welcome 164 new junior doctors to the fold
Independent living sessions at St Helier Hospital
August 2011
Appeal for memories on eve of St Helier Hospital facelift
Criteria announced for judging new hospital partners
New maternity unit officially opens
St Helier Hospital unveils brand new urgent care centre
Grand designs - fashion show raises £1,000 for children's ward at Epsom Hospital
Healthcare assistant takes to the skies for charity
Trust celebrates excellence at annual awards ceremony
A sting in the tail for some this summer
July 2011
It's child's play at Sutton Hospital nursery
Independent living sessions at St Helier Hospital
Interim Chair appointed
State-of-the-art dialysis centre opens in the heart of Epsom
Keeping well down on the farm
Epsom's stroke service receives new monitoring equipment
Top doctor issues advice for when temperatures rise this summer
Local people have their say on the future of Epsom Hospital
Local people have their say on the future of St Helier Hospital
St Hel's Belles! Cardiac team get ready for sponsored walk
Safe haven for bereaved parents opens at St Helier maternity unit
June 2011
Cancer information and support centre is a 'fantastic facility' says local MP
Fancy footwork gives orthopaedic research a shot in the arm
Chief Executive saddles up for national bike week
Potential hospital partners announced
Nurse of steel takes on Ironman
Trust welcomes new Director of People and Organisational Development
Get a health check online - top doctor supports Men's Health Week 2011
Eye clinic unveils new 'quiet room' at Sutton Hospital
Trust announces appointment of new Deputy Medical Director
Minister of State spins the discs at Radio St Helier
Best foot forward for charity walk
Don't take chances over E.coli outbreak, urges senior doctor
Dancing pirates give children's hospital a boost
May 2011
Local hospitals announce Nurse of the Year
Teenage kidney patients given helping hand
Over 120 attend meetings on hospitals' future
Top of the class for hospital car parks
Changing the way we work, improving the care we provide
'Children should learn life-saving skills' says senior nurse
Pollen count reaches (hay) fever pitch
Our financial plan for 2011-12
From Surrey to the Sahara: Trust doctor volunteers in North African warzone
'Ain't no mountain high enough' for leukaemia patient
Free 'managing the cancer experience' course starts soon
'Organ donations rise but we still need more' says senior doctor
April 2011
Your chance to quiz NHS bosses on hospitals' futures
Tooting and Mitcham FC make it an eggs-tra special Easter for the kids
Quacking good time for all at the Great Duck Race '11
Be on guard in the garden! Watch out for accidents this summer
Leatherhead Friends join cancer battle with life-saving £50,000 donation
Patients have their say in national survey
Hospitals move closer to foundation trust status
Is A&E the right option? 'Choose Well' over the holidays!
Dodge DIY dangers this Easter
£219 million hospital redevelopment – surveying begins on site
'Put a full stop to measles spots' – says senior doctor
Concern for the young as skin cancer rates triple
Hospital website records greatest hits
Renal nurse takes 'going the extra mile' a bit too far
If you're down, seek help
Hospital redevelopment team get thumbs up from independent review
International 'baby friendly' award for Epsom and St Helier hospitals
‘Keep on running’ - new treadmills arrive at specialist heart centre
March 2011
Fingers on the pulse thanks to new ECG
MP visits to hear about redevelopment plans
Teenage pregnancies fall at St Helier Hospital
Teenage pregnancies fall at Epsom Hospital
Support from doctors for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
New £115,000 boilers firing on all cylinders at Sutton Hospital
Trust welcomes new Director of Finance
A million reasons to get reading celebrated at the Trust
'The job’s a good one' - National survey shows staff are content
'Be aware of TB' urges specialist doctor
Hospitals launch life-saving training for hostile environments
Trust Chairman stands down
Isn't it time you quit?
It's 'Your hospital' - 1,000 patients and local people wanted!
Hospital car parking - you talked, we listened
£200,000 x-ray room opens at Epsom Hospital
Trust surgeon teaches ITV1 star tips of the trade
February 2011
Better hand hygiene - nothing to sneeze at!
There's no place like home’ for dialysis patients - says new appeal
Keep your heart BEATing this February
Epsom Hospital A&E - Trust responds to incorrect speculation
Don't stop it - swap it
Trust Board appoints new non-executive director
Surgery unit goes under the knife in £2.5 million transformation
Who's who at the Trust updated
Life threatening conditions caught out with new £634,000 scanner
Big Chris visited Epsom Hospital
January 2011
£10,000 donation gives trainee surgeons a look through the keyhole
Chair appointed to lead foundation trust work
Health and Social Care Bill published
Newborn babies in safe hands at the Trust
Trust featured on Channel 4 tonight
Happy new ears - hospital hearing aids arrive in Sri Lanka
Thank you for the warm welcome
Hospitals welcome newest member on Board
It's winter and we're busy
Got flu? Stay at home.
2010
December 2010
National survey shows mums-to-be are happy with care
Fulham FC sprinkle Christmas cheer at children’s hospital
Local hospitals strike gold with financial improvements
Experts call for 'at risk’ people and pregnant women to have free flu jab
Season's greetings
Hospital mental health team named as 'excellent'
Food for thought - recycling initiative takes off at Trust
Christmas opening hours for in-house facilities
Adverse weather conditions - 20 December 2010
Trust welcomes new Chief Executive
Blood donors needed urgently
Monitoring the Mayor - new equipment unveiled at Epsom Hospital
Board outlines next step towards achieving foundation trust status
Trust hospitals amongst safest in the country
The ribbon is cut at the Cancer Information and Support Centre
Adverse weather conditions - 4 - 6 December 2010
Everybody needs good neighbours - especially when it's cold
Improving public health - have your say
Adverse weather conditions - 3 December 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 2 December 2010
November 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 1 December 2010
Surgeon thanks police for help in snow
Adverse weather conditions - 30 November 2010
Adverse weather warning
Helping children hear in Sri Lanka
Stay healthy during winter weather
Doctors face tough test at Epsom Hospital
Midwives invite you to learn more about home births
Local hospitals unveil monthly performance
Your chance to nominate local nurses for national award
Hospital pharmacy reopens for business after major £170,000 upgrade
'Keep warm, keep well' this winter
12 months and 500 babies later, special birth centre celebrates birthday
What do you think about our website?
Leading doctor urges local people to look after their health
Chelsea FC legend gives extra time for hospital charity
Local hospitals continue drive to be more open on infections
Specialist midwife spreading the word about good work
'If you want to use us, don't abuse us' - hospital staff see rise in assaults
Hospital experts warn of 'winter vomiting bug' return
October 2010
See how we spend your money – local hospitals open the books
St Helier invests £1.4 million in 'life saving' endoscopy unit
Experts urge 'at risk' people and pregnant women to have free flu jab
Don't let explosive fun get out of hand
Leading cancer nurse backs new iPhone app
Tempted to become a member of the Board?
£219 million St Helier redevelopment gets Chancellor's backing
Get the right NHS care, faster, this winter
New maternity assessment unit provides more responsive care for mothers-to-be
Have your say on the future of the NHS
Tea party celebrates hospital volunteers
Centre of Pain Education helping patients to COPE
Hospitals' top nurse backs Global Handwashing Day
MP opens new renal dialysis centre in Purley
Hospital staff celebrate qualifications
New hospital shop is 'Absolutely Fabulous'
Hot off the press - annual report 2009-10 now available
Alcohol related illnesses and injuries continue to soar
Top cancer nurse backs Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 2010
Trust welcomes 150 new doctors
Hospital chaplains hold baby memorial service
London Mayor praises Trust for being cycle-friendly
Last episode of Surgery School tonight on ITV1
Epsom Hospital stroke unit receives ‘life saving’ £760,000 investment
New patient phone calls save hospitals £45,000 in one month
Have your say on the future of the NHS
Local clinic opens as sexually transmitted infections reach all time high
Expert urges young people to be prepared
Trust starring in ITV documentary tonight
Trust who's who updated
Trust appoints new director to lead improvements
'Learning to live with cancer' course to begin shortly
Children with asthma urged to take extra care
Midwives invite you to learn more about home births
Chief Executive set to move to pasture new
August 2010
Trust set to star in ITV1 documentary
'The Big Conversation' not quietening down
Hospital experts offer advice to travellers returning from Pakistan
Trust re-appoints corporate high flier as non-executive director
Skin cancer experts call to cut VAT on sun cream
Top boy band wow hospital staff
July 2010
Summer fete raises almost £10,000 for children and baby units
Cleaner sweeps to victory in national awards
Trust buys time with new pharmacy prescription software
Top job - the Elective Orthopaedic Centre gets national recognition
New £1 million theatre gives surgeons cutting edge
Summer fete set to shine next week
Trust invites local people to have their say in 'The Big Conversation'
Find out more about the experts treating you
Radio St Helier marks 40 years of broadcasting
We'll help you stay on the ball with new telephone call
Southeast prepares for heatwave
June 2010
Trust launches drive to be even more open about infections
Territorial Army officially thanks Epsom and St Helier hospitals
Staff celebrate in style at Trust annual awards
Kidney patients given more freedom with home treatment
Green fruit and vegetables go on sale at hospital
It's full steam ahead for St Helier redevelopment
Car parking at our hospitals
Epsom Hospital goes from 'good' to 'excellent'
Survey results stay 'good' for St Helier
Trust expert warns local people to keep an eye out for glaucoma
Fitness fans going the distance for newborn babies
May 2010
Trust reveals £9.6 million investment plan
No half measures for Epsom children's ward
Celebration marks 75 blood donations for medical secretary
Want to stop smoking? There's an app for that
Trust improves results in national patient survey
Trust celebrates 'fantastic' work of nurses
Get your voice heard about healthcare
Heart unit has recipe for success
New midwives flock to Trust
Trust looks back at challenging year with pride
A friend indeed – ward receives generous £20,000 donation
Trust who's who updated
April 2010
Doctors on call ... in Nepal
Local children see benefit of tailored care
Chief pharmacist dispenses helpful advice
‘Be the difference’ - Trust supports campaign encouraging first aid training
Icelandic volcanic plume – update
Butterfly boosted by £1,500 'big band' cheque
Countdown to completion - maternity unit almost finished
Food for thought as hospitals protect mealtimes
Climate change battle continues
Trust meeting new, tougher regulations
March 2010
Trust flooded by messages of support
Trust announces appointment of new top doctor
Eliminating mixed sex accommodation
Trust staff encouraged to get on their bike
Doctor rows miles for kidney health
Government gives go ahead for £219 million St Helier Hospital redevelopment
Pressure to drink could be all in the mind
National survey shows hospital staff are satisfied
Be fab and forty with a MidLifeCheck
Proud father thanks baby unit with bumper £1,250 cheque
Texting service set to save millions
St Helier Hospital redevelopment takes major step forward
Trust appoints new top surgeon
Purley kidney patients get brand new centre
Top celebrity advisor wheels in new hospital equipment
Let's Dance 4 free
New 'NHS Stressline' is here to help
February 2010
'My son was dangerously ill with meningitis'
'Miracle' baby arrives after 18 miscarriages
Website takes strides, not baby steps, in first year
Kidney care transplanted into town centre
Trust gears up for Dignity Action Day
St Helier Hospital welcomes Shadow Health Minister
Have a healthy heart this Valentine's
Matron knows best!
New initiative to cut Trust's carbon footprint unveiled
Paintings donated to hospital in memory of 'loving mother'
January 2010
£180,000 birth centre officially opens
C. difficile cases continue to fall at Trust
Local cancer experts back new bill to ban under 18s from sunbeds
Swine flu: Trust encourages local people to stay vigilant
Trust getting back to 'business as usual'
'Winter vomiting' bug hits hospitals
Adverse weather conditions - 13 January 2010
£220 million plans laid out on the table
Trust welcomes new face to the Board
Adverse weather conditions - 11 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 8 January 2010
Board meeting tomorrow has been postponed
Adverse weather conditions - 7 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 6 January 2010
Robust plans in place for adverse weather
Happy New Year
2009
December 2009
Refurbished gynaecology ward officially re-opens
New appointments centre makes life easier for patients
'Choose Well' … and get the right care from the right service at the right time
Season's greetings
Fulham FC plays a blinder with visit to children's ward
Trust who's who updated
As snow falls, Trust says it's "business as usual"
Trust encourages pregnant women to have swine flu vaccine
'Keep warm, keep well' this winter
Christmas comes early for children in hospital
Funds for Operation Butterfly are heading skywards
Parents remember their son with touching gift to hospital
Sick and premature babies get some of the best treatment
Barking member of staff joins Trust
Not just a pretty face – doctors use Botox to treat bladder problems
Midwives shortlisted for top award
November 2009
New transplant technique will benefit local kidney patients
Brand new kidney unit set to open its doors in Sutton
Children's surgery unit re-opens after major refurbishment
Lung doctor joins campaign to raise awareness of deadly disease
Trust passes watchdog's unannounced inspection
Full house for public meeting on Epsom Hospital
Drop in assault figures is bittersweet news for Trust staff
War veteran who had heart attack at remembrance service thanks passers-by
Trust awash with clean instruments thanks to new machines
Privacy and dignity rated highly as Trust unveils survey with a difference
The EOC celebrates another successful year
Jimmy Tarbuck has surgeons in stitches during hospital visit
Hospitals continue to win the battle against healthcare acquired infections
Trust Board agrees future shape
£180,000 birthing centre opens to first new arrivals
October 2009
News just in - Sir Trevor McDonald visits hospital
An opportunity to hear hospital development plans
Pensioner stays young at heart 21 years after major organ transplant
Trust's cystic fibrosis centre rated in top ten
Patient Information Centre opens with a pledge
Landmark year for hospital’s charities
Hard work pays off for hospital staff
Children deliver 'get well soon' cards to hospital patients
You are welcome to breastfeed here
Nurse takes to the sky for charity
Trust maintains Annual Health Check ratings
Hospital boss returns after double delivery
Fundraising is child's play for nursery toddlers
Trust throws 'thank you' party for volunteers
New initiative to support prisoners with hepatitis
Trust spends £100,000 on new beds and mattresses
New website helps local children stop the spread of swine flu
Questions answered at Trust's annual public meeting
Hospitals appoint directors to lead swine flu preparations
September 2009
'Operation Butterfly' takes flight
Let's hear it for audiology
Brand new birthing centre almost ready to deliver
Public get chance to put questions to health chiefs
Number of C. difficile cases cut by 20 per cent
Kidney donor and recipient go on the run
Trust doctor gives Surrey cricketers clean bill of skin health
Find out more about being on the Board of Directors
Cases of MRSA continue to fall at hospitals
'Are we nearly there yet?' – family walk 65 miles to their holiday destination
New 'Credit Crunch Stressline’ throws a lifeline
Queen and government hear of ambulance drivers' great service
'There was a sprinkling of luck' - hospital staff look back on fire
'Learning to live with cancer' course launched
Hospital staff conquer highest mountain in Ireland
Summer fete is icing on the cake for hospital's birthday celebrations
Chief Executive praises staff after hospital fire
Family ties reach across warzone
August 2009
Unit unveils work that helps to eliminate mixed sex accommodation
Patient lands great catch with fundraising event
Volunteers receive bronze bars and thanks at ceremony
Community leaders come together to develop Epsom Hospital vision
First day at work for 150 junior doctors
Final touches put to birthday bash
Local MP reopens refurbished laboratory
Breaking up the risk of blood clots
Swine 'flu update 4
Gateway service delivering for Epsom A&E patients
Raising money just a walk in the park for former patients
Stop measles making a comeback
Local stakeholders to shape future of Epsom Hospital
Local hairdresser adds colour to hospital's summer fete
St Helier Hospital redevelopment - sneak preview picture released
July 2009
Get Britain Breastfeeding exhibition arrives at St Helier Hospital
'Light, bright and totally welcoming' new baby unit opens
Kidney nurse dives into international competition
Staff that go the distance celebrated at Epsom Racecourse
Happy 40th for "best renal unit in the country"
Major milestone for Better Healthcare Closer To Home
Delicate lives looked after at Trust
Hospitals answer Mayday call
Rowing race buoys up research funds
It's 'good' for patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals
Clostridium difficile cases continue to fall at hospitals
Alcohol related illnesses and injuries soar
Hospitals record lowest MRSA figures since records began
Children get all fired up at hospital nursery
June 2009
Nurseries set to blossom, thanks to new funding
Swine 'flu update 3
'Don't rush into summer sex' urge experts
Mad scientists get ready for boat race
Hospital's little stars shine bright at Carshalton Carnival
Patient's years of fundraising pay off
MP launches new £650,000 'life saving' gamma camera
'Noble' nurse scoops top prize
Superheroes swoop into children's ward
Hospital expert puts tanning myths to bed
Trust unveils 'Rolls Royce' dental chairs
Mountaineering doctor set to scale new heights
Doctors and patients unite to spread the word about prostate cancer
May 2009
Key appointment in multi-million pound redevelopment project
Safety first for Trust staff
Hospitals can now be found twittering and tweeting
Giantkillers still have what it takes for victory
Huge thank you to helping hands
Government project is not just a spring clean
New infection control campaign proving to be a knockout
Specialist baby unit open day
Nurse/Midwife of the Year announced
Good news from Samantha Jones
Hospitals improve patient care with herd of COWs
May bank holiday warning
Fighting the silent killer - nurses back thrombosis awareness week
Happy 60th birthday to good Friends
Independent patient survey shows significant improvements
Nurses' Day is double the fun for Trust staff
Trust announces £1.1million to help eliminate mixed-sex accommodation
Midwives join together to get their voices heard
Football match kicks off to support children's hospital
Treading carefully - Trust reduces carbon footprint
Breastfeeding - every day makes a difference to your baby
April 2009
'A brother and a hero' - one woman's story of a live kidney transplant
Swine 'flu update
Senior pharmacist offers advice to local residents about teething gels
Best foot forward for national Walk to Work week
Hospital's heart team welcomes surprise donation
Summer's here - but it's not all good news for those with hayfever
Help is at hand for hearing-impaired patients
Nursing it better
High Sheriff comes under pressure at Epsom Hospital
Annual Clostridium difficile numbers cut by 40%
'And that's a wrap! ' - filming for new TV show comes to an end
Eggs-citement on children’s ward as Easter comes early
Changing lives with new cutting-edge service
Surfers from all over the world visit our hospitals
Multi-million pound makeover for hospitals
March 2009
Investing in renal services
Don't be a DIY disaster this Easter
Hospitals ask local residents to nominate staff for awards
The votes are in and the results are good for hospital staff
Experts join the fight against ovarian cancer
Annual MRSA rates cut by a third
Trust unveils new 'life-saving' gamma camera
Local dietitians issue national guidelines
Get well soon - without using antibiotics
£240,000 state-of-the-art isolation room keeps infections at bay
Millions for maternity
Kidney disease under the spotlight
Experts encourage women to attend smear tests
Epsom and St Helier hospitals serve up high satisfaction
Elective Orthopaedic Centre wins 5th place in national top employer's award
Trust launches new campaign in fight against infections
February 2009
A delicate operation
Get to The Point for sex education
Go to work on an egg again
Welcome to our new website
Trust appoints new Non-Executive Director
Local MP lends helping hand at Radio St Helier
Queen Mary's Hospital for Children celebrates 100th birthday
'Noble' nurse walks nine miles to save a life
Health care worker 'breaks a leg' in panto
Six figure sum helps to mend broken hearts
Clinicians support healthy living campaign
January 2009
Staff pick up training recognition
Outstanding work recognised by new awards
Cases of MRSA bacteraemia cut by almost two-thirds
Local people asked to help stop the spread of winter bugs
Cases of C. difficile cut by nearly 50%
Doctors and nurses get together to discuss partnership working for Women's and Children's services
Doctors make A&E plea
Hospitals warn of dangers of buying medicines online
Trust scores high marks in health watchdog's A&E survey
Babies get off to a swimming start with new birthing pool
2008
December 2008
Fulham FC visit kicks off children's Christmas
Trust surgeons to star in national ITV documentary
Celebs and politicians unite for St Helier kidney research
Special poem marks 60 years
Doctors make A&E plea
Trust passes health watchdog's hygiene inspection
Headphone advice goes in one ear and out the other
Doctors join fight against invisible killer
Four legged friends help out in ward
Hospital staff encouraged to turn to pedal power
November 2008
Breast is best for babies
Epsom Hospital takeover!
St Helier Hospital A&E treats patients following chemical incident
Small electrical fire at Sutton Hospital
Art handover marks double sixtieth
Local midwives back new caffeine advice
Kids bring cheer to elderly patients
October 2008
Leading dietitian scoops national recognition
Figures show C. difficile cut by a third
Home treatment service is transforming patients' lives
Leading ophthalmic nurse nominated for top award
Trust improves rating in Healthcare Commission's Annual Health Check
Friends donate £20,000 scanner to protect patients from DVT
Volunteers recognised for outstanding services to the Trust
September 2008
Bringing the outdoors, inside
Room gets make over, thanks to Surrey SANDS
Figures show MRSA rates cut in half
£215 million proposals going to Boards of local NHS
Trust announces further details about organisational review
August 2008
New gym adds benefit to patients at Epsom
Laser technology gets the green light
July 2008
Top doctor warns local people to be SMART in the sun
A reminder for overseas visitors intending to use Trust services
Ward Sister marks her own 60th along with the NHS
60th anniversary sleepsuits given to bouncing babies
Radio Jackie helps celebrate NHS' 60th birthday
Beautiful crib presented to baby boy, thanks to generosity of local trader
New Medical Director starts work
£200 million proposals for health care services to be considered by local NHS
Trust announces plan to review its future shape
June 2008
New menu receives thumbs up from patients
St Helier nurse recognised for delivering outstanding patient care
Shadow Secretary of State for Health visits St Helier Hospital
Volunteers present life saving equipment to children hospital staff
Thrombolysis pilot spares local man from disability
Trust passes healthcare watchdog's 'Hygiene Code' inspection
St Helier League of Friends donate £100,000 to improve endoscopy unit
Top doctor and top nurse back new NHS no smoking campaign
May 2008
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals deliver faster care
Long service and outstanding practice recognised during awards ceremony
Trust raises awareness of home births
Women and Children's Hospital Services Review
Public air their views on services for women and children
Local nurses celebrate Nurses' Day 2008
Concerns about Diphtheria
NHS engages with local people on Women and Children's Services
April 2008
Latest figures show MRSA and C Difficile fall at Epsom and St Helier
Keeping those hayfever blues at bay
Spotless ward leads to recognition for cleaner
Record number of patients use satellite centres
St Helier Hospital gets a facelift
Deep Clean is complete at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
Getting the right treatment over the bank holidays
Thousands raised by volunteers for new scanner
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