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📢 Mondays are always busy at our hospitals and will be even busier due to the resident doctor strikes so please use NHS ...
17/11/2025

📢 Mondays are always busy at our hospitals and will be even busier due to the resident doctor strikes so please use NHS services wisely.

💻 If you become unwell and need urgent care please use NHS 111 online or visit your local pharmacy - they both will be able to offer help.

🏥 In a genuine emergency we are of course here for you.

📝 If you have a hospital appointment during the strikes please attend it unless we contact you otherwise.

🏥 If you have a hospital appointment during the resident doctors strikes please attend it unless you are contacted and t...
16/11/2025

🏥 If you have a hospital appointment during the resident doctors strikes please attend it unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

💻 If you need medical help or advice, or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, go to 111.nhs.uk – unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should always call 999

🚶‍♂️ Visit your local pharmacy where you can get medical advice and be treated for seven common conditions without needing to see a GP.

💉 Get your flu jab to protect yourself from becoming seriously unwell and help us keep our patients safe

15/11/2025

We are now into the second day of the five-day resident doctors strike which ends at 7am on Wednesday.

Our hospitals are always very busy at this time of year so the strikes combined with a rise in flu infections is putting NHS services under significant pressure.

If you need emergency treatment then of course we are here for you, but if you need urgent care there are other services available for you including NHS 111 online or your local pharmacy.

Sabby from Pearl Chemist explains in this video how your local pharmacy can help.

14/11/2025

Resident doctors are striking for five consecutive days from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

This comes at a time when cases of winter illnesses like flu are starting to climb which puts more pressure on NHS services.

In this video Site Chief Medical Officer Dr Luci Etheridge shares advice on what to do during the resident doctors' strikes.

Please remember:

💻 If you need medical help or advice, or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, go to 111.nhs.uk – unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should always call 999

🚶♂️ Please do attend your appointments as normal unless you have been contacted by us

💉 Get your flu jab to protect yourself from becoming seriously unwell and help us keep our patients safe

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has today announced the appointment of Mat...
13/11/2025

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has today announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as its new Chief Executive.

Matthew joins gesh from one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, Great Ormond Street (GOSH), where he served as medical director, before his appointment as Chief Executive in March 2018.

An orthopaedic surgeon by background, Matthew has held a variety of positions
across the NHS, including Medical Director and Deputy Chief Executive at the Royal
National Orthopaedic Hospital.

Read more here 🔗 https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/st-georges-epsom-and-st-helier-university-hospitals-and-health-group-appoints-new-ceo/

Resident doctors are striking for five consecutive days from Friday at 7am over a pay dispute with the government.Hundre...
13/11/2025

Resident doctors are striking for five consecutive days from Friday at 7am over a pay dispute with the government.

Hundreds of medics from St George's, Epsom and St Helier could be among them - at a time when cases of winter illnesses like flu are starting to climb - so our services will be impacted.

Dr Richard Jennings, our Group Chief Medical Officer, said: “Consultant doctors and other staff will be working extra shifts to keep patients safe, but our services will inevitably be impacted, including rescheduling appointments if necessary to maintain our care for the sickest and most seriously ill patients.”

He added: “If you have an appointment in one of our hospitals and we haven’t contacted you about it you should attend this as usual – and you should always come to one of our emergency departments or dial 999 when it’s life-threatening.

“With flu cases spiking, there is no time to delay. If you are eligible, get the jab to protect yourself from becoming seriously unwell and help us keep our patients safe this winter.”

Staff, patients, volunteers, and visitors across our hospitals joined together to observe a two-minute silence in rememb...
12/11/2025

Staff, patients, volunteers, and visitors across our hospitals joined together to observe a two-minute silence in remembrance of Armistice Day on Tuesday.

The event honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the armed forces, civilians affected by war, and all those who continue to experience conflict around the world.

It was a moment for reflection, remembrance, and community solidarity.

At St Helier Hospital, a service took place in the Chapel / Multi-faith Room, while Epsom Hospital hosted its event in the Chapel / Multi-faith Room in the Wells Wing, both welcoming attendees from across the hospital community.

11/11/2025

📢 In just over a month's time our second-ever gesh CARE Awards will be taking place and will be hosted by award-winning TV presenter Elle Osili-Wood 🏆

The sponsored ceremony is a special ‘thank you’ to health heroes who make a real difference to patients and colleagues with Elle kindly hosting the entire event for free.

Here's a special message from Elle to everyone at St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

💬 “I work in emergency radiology and love the fast pace and energy of the department. It’s rewarding knowing you’re help...
08/11/2025

💬 “I work in emergency radiology and love the fast pace and energy of the department. It’s rewarding knowing you’re helping patients through their care pathway.”

Today (8 November) is World Radiography Day so meet radiographer Ian Stark, Superintendent Modality Lead at St George’s, and this week’s staff story.

This is where we hear about the difference one of our dedicated staff members makes to our patients and communities, and how they are unique ❤️

Ian said: “I discovered radiography at a university open day, where a lecturer spoke about the strong job prospects and travel opportunities in the field. That immediately caught my interest—and it’s definitely proven true.

“What drew me to St George’s 22 years ago was how welcoming the staff were and the opportunities I’ve had to grow. One of my proudest moments was earning my Superintendent role.

“I work in emergency radiology and love the fast pace and energy of the department. It’s rewarding knowing you’re helping patients through their care pathway.

“I spent six years filming 24 Hours in A&E and was part of the Netflix Critical documentary. Shows like these highlight the fantastic work our staff do, and I’m proud to see St George’s care showcased worldwide.

“Outside work, I enjoy hanging out with friends and going on holiday. People are often surprised I’m Australian, though most figure it out when I start talking!”

08/11/2025

📢 Sabby from Pearl Chemist in Tooting explains how your local pharmacy may be able to help you if you become unwell but do not require emergency treatment.

Your local pharmacy can offer advice on a range of illnesses, give advice about medicines and treat some common conditions without you needing to see a doctor first 💊

If they cannot help you themselves, they can refer you to a GP or other health professional 👩⚕️

07/11/2025

Have you had your flu jab yet?

The flu season has started early with cases already three times higher than this time last year so people eligible for a flu jab should get protected ASAP.

Our hospital Group’s Chief Nursing Officer Elaine Clancy is urging people to proactively book their vaccine – before cases of severe illness and hospitalisations inevitably start to rocket.

Elaine said: “We see people dying every year from flu and sadly thousands more will likely this year. I strongly recommend booking your jab now, as it takes up to 14 days to fully kick-in.”

You can book your flu vaccine here➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

Amy Clare saw first-hand how dangerous flu can be when her five-week-old son, Jonah, became seriously unwell with the vi...
06/11/2025

Amy Clare saw first-hand how dangerous flu can be when her five-week-old son, Jonah, became seriously unwell with the virus and was rushed to Epsom Hospital.

Jonah went home the day after Christmas, although the family had to return daily for further treatment until the New Year - he has since made a full recovery.

Amy has spoken about her family's ordeal as data shows deaths from flu in England more than doubled last winter compared to the year before - while child deaths increased 56% alongside lower vaccine uptake.

Our hospital group’s Chief Nursing Officer is urging people to proactively book their vaccine – before cases of severe illness and hospitalisations inevitably start to rocket.

Elaine Clancy said: “We see people dying every year from flu and sadly thousands more will likely die this year. I strongly recommend booking your jab now, as it takes up to 14 days to fully kick-in.”

Read more here 🔗 https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news-and-events/flu-deaths-more-than-doubled-last-year-as-hospitals-brace-for-spike-in-infections-7911

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