Head of midwifery backs flu jab for mums-to-be
The most senior midwife at the Trust is urging pregnant women to protect themselves and their unborn babies against flu this year, by having the free flu vaccine. Although for most people flu is an...
View ArticleNew emergency care unit gets VIP opening
Local VIPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other staff gathered today (8 December 2011) for the official opening of Epsom Hospital’s new acute medical unit (AMU). The AMU, which was launched in October...
View ArticleChoose Well over the ‘Twelve Days of #NHSXmas’
NHS London tweets the ‘Twelve Days of #NHSXmas’ to help Londoners choose the right service for them over the festive period. Read more about 'Choose Well over the ‘Twelve Days of #NHSXmas’'
View ArticleGet the right treatment, faster, this winter
With icy winds, pouring rain and cold fronts leading to weather warnings across parts of the UK, hospitals are seeing more and more people coming through the doors of their accident and emergency...
View Article£760,000 stroke-busting service sees first patients at Epsom
A new service to provide stroke victims with life-saving, blood clot-busting medication is now seeing its first patients at Epsom Hospital. As part of a huge £760,000 investment into our specialist...
View ArticleNew £134,000 life-saving cancer service launched
Cancer patients who need emergency treatment at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are set to benefit from a brand new life-saving service, which includes the appointment of two additional oncology (cancer)...
View Article£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...
View ArticleWe’re on the move! New £53,000 mobile x-ray unit at Epsom Hospital
It’s taken a 72-mile sponsored walk and weeks of fundraising, but thanks to the hard work of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund and 17 members of staff from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb), a...
View ArticleLondon’s stroke care network praised in House of Lords
London’s stroke care network has today been praised in the House of Lords as a model for other networks across the country. Read more about 'London’s stroke care network praised in House of Lords'
View ArticleHASU nursing training day – Free education event
Join the London Stroke Networks on 24th February for a study day covering the nursing management of the hyper acute stroke patient. Read more about 'HASU nursing training day – Free education event'
View ArticleAcute stroke simulation training Acute stroke simulation training
Acute stroke simulation training teaches clinical and non-clinical skills via real world scenarios and video debriefs. Free to NHS staff. Read more about 'Acute stroke simulation training Acute stroke...
View ArticleSoho alcohol recovery centre to reopen, taking pressure off A&E depts
As PM is set to call for ‘innovative solutions’ to tackle excessive drinking, London Ambulance Service secures extra funding Read more about 'Soho alcohol recovery centre to reopen, taking pressure...
View ArticleSharon Osbourne supports bowel cancer campaign
TV personality and former X-factor judge Sharon Osbourne has given her support to a campaign aimed at raising the awareness of bowel cancer. Read more about 'Sharon Osbourne supports bowel cancer...
View ArticleLondon trust’s app in list of best health apps
An app developed by South London and Maudsley NHS Trust to enable patients to view their records is now in a list of the best. Read more about 'London trust’s app in list of best health apps'
View ArticleActing FAST saves hundreds of London lives
A new Act FAST campaign, running from 27 February to 25 March 2012, targetted at adults aged 55+, will save 100s of stroke patients' lives Read more about 'Acting FAST saves hundreds of London lives'
View ArticleQuality and safety first: unanimous view of local doctors, nurses and patient...
Doctors, nurses, other health professionals, patient representatives and stakeholders in south west London have made safe, high quality services their top priority as Better Services Better Value sets...
View ArticleHuge inflatable bowel helps promote cancer awareness
West Middlesex staff and volunteers raise awareness about bowel cancer with giant inflatable bowel as part of Be clear on Cancer campaign Read more about 'Huge inflatable bowel helps promote cancer...
View ArticleVisit your Local Hero before A and E
NHS East London and the City is asking local people to leave accident and emergency services (A&E) for those who need it most. To encourage local people to use the right NHS service it has...
View ArticleAccident and emergency workers show support for ‘Local Heroes’
A&E staff in east London and the City are voicing their support for the ‘Local Heroes’ campaign, aimed at getting people in the area to use the correct NHS service and leave accident and emergency...
View ArticleGiving you a healthy start this spring
Free vitamins are being made available by the NHS in City and Hackney for all pregnant women and recent mothers, as well as all children under four, in a new drive to give children the best possible...
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