News and events

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News and events

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Below are the latest news stories from our staff and hospitals. If you have any questions, please call the Communications Team – details are on the right.

Latest news

Health chief warns of common mistake people make as hospitals brace for cold weather spike

2 Jan 2025

Hospitals across London and Surrey are bracing for the impact of this weekend’s cold snap on emergency services.

Health leaders urge people to follow 5 hacks for a safer Christmas and New Year

24 Dec 2024

With the NHS facing extreme pressures in the run-up to Christmas, health leaders are pleading with people to take simple actions such as stocking up on any medications they need over the festive period.

Where to get medical help and how to stay safe and well this winter

23 Dec 2024

Resources for you to stay safe and well

“It was a pleasure to see the life changing great care, real innovation and the collaboration with community services.”

23 Dec 2024

The Chief Executive of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, praised the innovative work we are doing to help make sure patients recover sooner on a recent visit to the Sutton Health and Care, Reablement Unit at St Helier Hospital.

My family was told I might die on Christmas Eve — I’m lucky to be alive

23 Dec 2024

Standing ovation for emergency care teams that see patients every 90 seconds

17 Dec 2024

Emergency care teams that see patients every 90 seconds received a standing ovation, alongside hospital cleaners and security staff, at an NHS awards show hosted by Myleene Klass.

‘Please don’t ruin your Christmas like I did – Get your flu jab’

16 Dec 2024

Jacqueline Totterdell, Group CEO of St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group, has written an opinion piece for The Mirror in an appeal to eligible people to get the flu jab.

Loose Women star to host ‘Oscars’ event celebrating NHS staff

31 Oct 2024

The awards ceremony is being held by St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group as a ‘thank you’ to staff and care teams who have made a real difference to patients’ lives and co-workers.