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June 2008

  • New menu receives thumbs up from patients Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals have given the thumbs up to the latest addition to the hospital menu. A recent trial of chunky soup and deep filled sandwiches has proved so popular, that Trust managers have taken the decision to make it a permanent fixture to the evening menu. 26 June 2008
  • St Helier nurse recognised for delivering outstanding patient care From left: Tom Brake MP, Josephine Walmsley, Theresa May MPA nurse who specialises in treating patients with rheumatological problems at St Helier Hospital is one of twenty health professionals from across the UK to be recognised for the high standards of support and care she has provided to local people living with rheumatoid arthritis. 24 June 2008
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health visits St Helier Hospital Shadow Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley MP visits the League of FriendsThe Shadow Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley MP and the prospective parliamentary candidate for the Sutton and Cheam constituency, Philippa Stroud, toured St Helier Hospital recently to find out more about the work of the Trust and to meet with patients and staff. 20 June 2008
  • Volunteers present life saving equipment to children hospital staff EEG (Electroencephalograph) Digital Acquisition SystemEssential lifesaving equipment which is used to diagnose neurological (brain) conditions has been donated to help sick children at the Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is part of St Helier hospital. It will also be used to diagnose adults who are admitted to both Epsom and St Helier hospitals. 20 June 2008
  • Thrombolysis pilot spares local man from disability Dr Ajay Bhalla, Janet Peters and patient Bob BallA pilot scheme which has seen changes in the way stroke patients are treated across south west London has already spared a man from permanent disability and a prolonged length of stay in hospital, say doctors at St Helier Hospital. 19 June 2008
  • Trust passes healthcare watchdog's 'Hygiene Code' inspection Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been found to be fully compliant with the Healthcare Commission's 'Hygiene Code' following an unannounced inspection. 12 June 2008
  • St Helier League of Friends donate £100,000 to improve endoscopy unit The endoscopy department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust now boasts new and improved facilities thanks to the generosity of the St Helier League of Friends. 06 June 2008
  • Top doctor and top nurse back new NHS no smoking campaign No smoking personThe top doctor and top nurse at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals University Hospitals NHS Trust have added their backing to a new £5.2 million NHS campaign that will highlight the danger to parents that their smoking will dramatically increase their children's chances of becoming a smoker too. 02 June 2008