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Marking Daphne Steele Day
St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group marked the first, of what will become an annual celebration, Daphne Steele Day yesterday (16 October).

Couple get married in St Helier’s intensive care unit
A couple who tied the knot in an emotional wedding ceremony in hospital say they were made to feel like “king and queen for the day”.

Play specialist inspired to pursue career by the team she grew up with in hospital
An NHS worker who helps poorly kids through play was inspired to pursue her career after spending lengthy periods in the hospital during her childhood and the incredible teams that cared for her.

Ambitious plans for one of the largest renal services in the UK are unveiled
Kidney care in South West London, Surrey and beyond will be transformed under exciting new plans for a specialist renal unit designed to treat the most seriously ill patients.

Second round of joint strike action to have major impact on hospitals
Nearly 14,000 appointments at a hospital group have been postponed during this year’s strikes – and with another round of action next week, that figure is set to rise even further.

Joint strike action spells double trouble for hospitals
A tidal wave of pressures look set to hit a group of hospitals when a fresh round of strikes get under way this week.

Public urged to stay safe and well with September heatwave on the way
Temperatures are set to top 30 degrees in Surrey and South West London this week – prompting St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group to issue advice on staying safe and well in the heat.