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Epsom experts invent new equipment to mend broken bones A senior orthopaedic technician (who helps to set and plaster broken bones) at Epsom Hospital has developed a new piece of equipment that helps to treat patients with fractured wrists. 08 February 2012
£2.5 million transformation complete at Epsom's day surgery unit The multi-million pound overhaul of the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) at Epsom Hospital is now complete, with the first patients already coming through the doors to the brand new department. 25 January 2012
MP cuts the ribbon to new £1.4 million endoscopy unit The newly refurbished endoscopy unit at St Helier (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using fibre optic cameras), was declared officially open by local MP Tom Brake in front of proud staff recently (21 October 2011). 02 November 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
Eye clinic unveils new 'quiet room' at Sutton Hospital Nurses and their colleagues, friends and relatives came together at Sutton Hospital last month (May) to unveil a brand new 'quiet room' at the eye clinic. The room has been specially designed to give patients the privacy they may need when coming to terms with bad news. 09 June 2011
From Surrey to the Sahara: Trust doctor volunteers in North African warzone A senior surgeon from Epsom and St Helier hospitals recently returned from a two-week mission to a North African warzone. Mr Richard Field, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Epsom Hospital was based at Tataouine regional hospital, located near the Libyan border in southern Tunisia. 12 May 2011
Support from doctors for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Top doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and are urging men to take their health seriously. On average, one in nine men will experience prostate cancer during their lifetime. Currently around a quarter of a million men are living with the disease in the UK and by the end of the year another 37,000 will be diagnosed. It is the most common form of cancer in men - and this year alone, 10,000 men will die as a consequence. 23 March 2011
Trust surgeon teaches ITV1 star tips of the trade A star of ITV1's major new drama series, Monroe, prepared for her role in the show by spending time with a surgical team from Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Actress Michelle Asante, who plays shy junior doctor Kitty Wilson in the primetime medical drama, shadowed one of the Trust's leading surgeons. 03 March 2011
Surgery unit goes under the knife in £2.5 million transformation The day surgery unit at Epsom Hospital is being completely overhauled following a huge £2.5 million cash injection. The multi-million pound project, funded by the Trust's £10 million capital development programme, means the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) will be transformed into a state-of-the-art treatment centre housing the latest equipment and technology. 07 February 2011
£10,000 donation gives trainee surgeons a look through the keyhole Trainee surgeons at Epsom Hospital can now practice complex 'keyhole' techniques using state-of-the-art simulators, thanks to a charity which supports the hospital's work. Epsom Medical Equipment Fund officially presented two cutting edge laparoscopy (keyhole) simulators, which cost £5,000 each, to the hospital last Wednesday (19 January). 26 January 2011
Chelsea FC legend gives extra time for hospital charity Retired Chelsea and Barcelona footballer Allan Harris dropped into Epsom Hospital last Wednesday (3 November) to present the ear, nose and throat team with two brand new pieces of medical equipment. Allan, who lives in nearby Ashtead and has coached international superstars including Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne, spent time chatting to hospital staff before officially presenting them with two portable nasal endoscopes. 08 November 2010
St Helier invests £1.4 million in 'life saving' endoscopy unit The endoscopy team (who examine patients' digestive and respiratory systems using miniscule cameras) at St Helier Hospital are celebrating a £1.4 million cash boost. The new investment, which has been funded by the Trust's annual capital programme, means that more patients will be able to get the treatment they need, faster than ever before. 27 October 2010
Centre of Pain Education helping patients to COPE New figures show that the Trust's Centre of Pain Education (COPE) is significantly improving the way people who suffer from chronic pain are able to deal with their condition. And, on average, patients are reporting a 14% decrease in the amount of pain they suffered before and after using COPE's services. 18 October 2010
Trust set to star in ITV1 documentary A brand new documentary that followed three of the Trust's trainee surgeons for eight months as they started work at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier Hospitals is set to be broadcast on ITV1 next week. Starting on 6 September at 10.35pm on ITV1, Surgery School is a three part, fly-on-the-wall documentary that will give viewers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the pressurised environment in which surgeons work. 27 August 2010
Trust expert warns local people to keep an eye out for glaucoma An eye expert from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is warning local people of the dangers of glaucoma, a condition which can cause blindness. The move to raise awareness forms part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week, which runs from 7 - 13 June 2010. 01 June 2010
Local children see benefit of tailored care Visually impaired children who have cancer, acquired brain injuries, multiple disabilities or complex health needs are now able to access designated eye clinics just for them. 26 April 2010
Trust appoints new top surgeon Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Clive Charig to lead its surgery directorate. Mr Charig, a surgeon who specialises in treating patients with urology problems, has more than 25 years experience and started with the Trust 1991. Urology includes treating patients with kidney, bladder and prostate problems. 09 March 2010
Not just a pretty face doctors use Botox to treat bladder problems Doctors at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are treating patients who have problem bladders with Botox a procedure that can drastically improve the lives of patients. 04 December 2009
'Are we nearly there yet?' family walk 65 miles to their holiday destination A surgeon from Epsom and his family have walked from their home to the Isle of Wight, where they enjoyed a ten day summer break. 14 September 2009
'And that's a wrap! ' - filming for new TV show comes to an end The cameras are being packed away and the sound equipment taken down, as filming for a brand new ITV documentary comes to an end at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. 17 April 2009
A delicate operation - trainee surgeon talks about role in TV documentary With years of difficult training and intense studying to complete, qualifying as a surgeon is never going to be an easy task. But for three of the latest trainee surgeons at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, the pressure really is on. 24 February 2009
Trust surgeons to star in national ITV documentary Filming has got underway for a new 'fly on the wall' documentary that will chart the experiences of trainee surgeons - three of which are based at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. 30 December 2008
Leading ophthalmic nurse nominated for top award A specialist nurse who works in the eye A&E at Sutton Hospital could be in line to win some silverware after being put forward for a top national award for clinical excellence. 01 December 2008
Laser technology gets the green light A new laser technique recently introduced at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is transforming the treatment given to men across Epsom, Merton and Sutton and beyond suffering from an enlarged prostate. 04 December 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. 04 December 2008

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