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January 2010

£180,000 birth centre officially opens 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. 29 January 2010
C. difficile cases continue to fall at Trust 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. 28 January 2010
Local cancer experts back new bill to ban under 18s from sunbeds 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. 22 January 2010
Swine flu: Trust encourages local people to stay vigilant 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. 14 January 2010
Trust getting back to 'business as usual' 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. 14 January 2010
'Winter vomiting' bug hits hospitals 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). 14 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 13 January 2010 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. 13 January 2010
£220 million plans laid out on the table 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. 12 January 2010
Trust welcomes new face to the Board 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. 11 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 11 January 2010 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. 11 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - 8 January 2010 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. 08 January 2010
Board meeting tomorrow has been postponed 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. 07 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - Thursday 7 January 2010 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. 07 January 2010
Adverse weather conditions - Wednesday 6 January 2010 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. 06 January 2010
Robust plans in place for adverse weather 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. 05 January 2010
Happy New Year - a message from the Chief Executive, Samantha Jones 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. 04 January 2010