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October 2011

Top doctors urge local people to join fight against flu 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. 28 October 2011
Hospitals launch new campaign as fight against infections continues Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have renewed their commitment to reducing healthcare associated infections, with the launch of a brand new publicity campaign. 28 October 2011
St Hel's Belles smash fundraising goal on Chatsworth House hike 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. 28 October 2011
Local MP gets hospital 'Brake-dancing' 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. 24 October 2011
Your chance to learn about next steps for hospitals 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. 24 October 2011
Reducing the time patients spend in our hospitals unnecessarily 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. 21 October 2011
St Helier redevelopment exhibition at Sutton Hospital this Friday 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). 19 October 2011
St Helier scores highly with patient inspectors 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. 12 October 2011
Epsom Hospital scores highly with patient inspectors 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. 12 October 2011
Surgeon builds bridges in Malawi with Operation Hernia 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. 12 October 2011
Trust who's who updated 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. 11 October 2011
Volunteers donate £75,000 to diagnostic imaging department 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. 07 October 2011
Let's celebrate! Huge thank you for hospital volunteers 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. 06 October 2011
Questions put to health chiefs at Annual Public Meeting 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). 05 October 2011
Royal Surrey withdraw from merger bid 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. 05 October 2011
Top of the class for 96 hospital staff 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. 05 October 2011
It's 'Your hospital' - more patients and local people wanted! 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. 04 October 2011