News and events

Everyone working in the NHS has a legal duty to keep patient information confidential and the member of staff has been reminded about their responsibilities. 

From 6am on Thursday 22 January to 7:59am on Saturday 24 January, industrial action will take place for healthcare support workers across our group at Epsom, St Helier and St George’s Hospitals.

As of Sunday 4 January, 45 beds at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals were occupied by patients with flu. 

Some beds have also had to be closed due to the infection and other illnesses like norovirus.

Frontline doctors and nurses say they often see an increase in falls and alcohol-related injuries around Christmas, as well as other health issues such as gastroenteritis, heart attacks, burns and mental health conditions.

Resident doctors in England will be taking industrial action from Wednesday 17 December t o Monday 22 December 2025 .  

With hospitalisations from flu continuing to surge, south west London’s most senior nurse has issued a plea to help keep people well over Christmas.

Both St George’s and Epsom and St Helier received results in line with national averages, with several standout strengths highlighted.

Well-known figures from the world of film, television, sport, and music have shared heartfelt videos of gratitude and admiration for NHS staff.

The thank-you messages were played to nearly 400 people at the iconic Kia Oval yesterday (Tuesday 9 December) – where individuals and teams at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group were recognised at a special awards ceremony.