News and events

The next phase of the Epsom and St Helier estates review has officially begun, and every patient, visitor and local resident is being asked to get involved and have their say.

The number of people admitted to St Helier Hospital with alcohol-related illnesses and injuries has jumped by 50% in the past two years – prompting the launch of a new specialist service to support patients with problem drinking and those suffering from alcohol-related conditions.

The first set of triplets born at St Helier Hospital in 2016 have been discharged home in full health, just two weeks after they were born.

Patients and visitors to our hospitals should be aware that the BMA have encouraged their junior doctor members to take industrial action from 8am on Wednesday 10 February to 8am on Thursday 11 February.

A Carshalton schoolboy is spearheading a fundraising campaign that has already raised over £650 for Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children (which is located on the St Helier Hospital site).

Epsom and St Helier hospitals have signed up to the National Pensioners’ Convention (NPC) Dignity Code, reaffirming the trust’s ongoing commitment to providing elderly people with the care they deserve.

We were extremely disappointed to read your representation of  the grant secured by the Maternity team at Epsom and St Helier hospitals (published online 29 January, titled ‘Epsom and St Helier midwives secure maternity funding, but campaigners fear for hospitals' future’), in which you took a very positive piece of news (given to you by our press team) and used it as an opportunity  to needlessly and irresponsibly call into doubt the future of our hospitals whilst undermining the achievements of our staff.

Maternity services at Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be investing over £46,000 in additional services and support for pregnant women with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 and above, who may be at higher risk of experiencing complications.