Investing in our services news as part of press releases http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/investment-news.rss Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have started the new financial year with a bang, after announcing a huge £8.9 million to fund almost 100 refurbishment projects and new pieces of equipment across the sites. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OVKmvrecBK4/ 27868 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120411000000 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:35:32 GMT 20120411143532 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:11:31 GMT 2012050112121131 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/hospitals-announce-89-million-cash-injection/ The High Sheriff of Surrey declared the newly refurbished colposcopy unit at Leatherhead Hospital officially open last Thursday (9 March 2012), after a £128,000 donation paid for a complete refurbishment of the unit and new, cutting edge technology to be installed. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/6VUMgzxTj1g/ 27629 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120316000000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:29:50 GMT 20120316142950 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:08:28 GMT 201204021640828 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/gold-standard-unit-officially-opened-after-128000-upgrade/ The urgent care centre at St Helier Hospital (which treats patients who do not need emergency, life-saving treatment) has been awarded a huge £5.5 million cash injection to help expand the service it offers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-ZXfKW_bEZM/ 27500 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:58:41 GMT 20120306185841 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:02:55 GMT 2012042512120255 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/st-helier-hospital-celebrates-55-million-cash-boost/ 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 the first patients already coming through the doors to the brand new department. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/cjdfHk3R3Ic/ 27024 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20120125120000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:50 GMT 20120125175550 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:19 GMT 2012020110102219 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/25-million-transformation-complete-at-epsoms-day-surgery-unit/ 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) consultants and two new cancer nurse specialists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/2-SB32NFzEw/ 26882 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120112000000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:24:28 GMT 20120112162428 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:17:34 GMT 2012020110101734 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/new-134000-life-saving-cancer-service-launched/ 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 stroke service, the team are now offering thrombolysis treatment to suitable patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Impb4PT1Htc/ 26791 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:32:32 GMT 20120106123232 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:16:02 GMT 2012020110101602 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/760000-stroke-busting-service-sees-first-patients-at-epsom/ Family and friends of the late Mike Carpenter, formerly a committee member of the St Helier and Surrey Kidney Patients' Association, along with staff from St Helier Hospital's renal (kidney) department gathered together recently (10 December 2011) to open a new 'procedure' room named in his honour. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZWU63mZQzpI/ 26629 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111220000000 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:51:17 GMT 20111220145117 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:27:12 GMT 2012010312122712 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/new-treatment-room-opened-in-memory-of-one-of-lifes-nice-guys/ 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 following an investment of more than £742,000 across both Epsom and St Helier, plays an essential role in the hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-G6CNaMmTwk/ 26460 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20111208040000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:05:39 GMT 20111208180539 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:24:33 GMT 2012010312122433 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/new-emergency-care-unit-gets-vip-opening/ Television personality Anthea Turner dropped into Epsom Hospital earlier today (10 November 2011), to officially open a new £634,000 CT scanner, which helps clinicians to spot life-threatening conditions faster than ever before. Anthea met with Chief Executive Matthew Hopkins, Chief Operating Officer Karen Breen and key members of staff from the unit, before cutting the ribbon to the new state-of the-art scanner. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4emQxf6iSEY/ 26028 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:33:36 GMT 20111110143336 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:25:34 GMT 201112011752534 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/anthea-turner-cuts-ribbon-to-new-634000-scanner/ A charitable donation of £16,000 has funded a brand new, state-of-the-art piece of medical equipment at St Helier Hospital that will help to treat women who have suffered a serious perineal injury during childbirth (where the muscles around the vagina and anus are damaged). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Vh2l9PZEZrw/ 25955 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111104000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:35:42 GMT 20111104103542 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:46 GMT 201112011752446 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/16000-donation-for-women-with-difficult-labour/ In September, we announced a £742,000 investment into emergency care at Epsom and St Helier hospitals funds that have allowed us to make some significant improvements to the way that we treat and discharge our patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/GTcIeAkCNzg/ 25819 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111021010000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:22:03 GMT 20111021122203 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:02:15 GMT 201111071750215 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/reducing-the-time-patients-spend-in-our-hospitals-unnecessarily/ A £75,000 donation has funded a brand new state-of-the-art scanner, which can help clinicians spot potentially life-threatening conditions faster than ever before, at Sutton Hospital. The new ultrasound scanner, which was funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends, can be used to examine any part of the body and help diagnose a wide range of illnesses. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/XkFD-pa6ETk/ 25645 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:45:04 GMT 20111007144504 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:46:47 GMT 2011110712124647 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/volunteers-donate-75000-to-diagnostic-imaging-department/ The care given to patients admitted to Epsom and St Helier hospitals in a life-threatening or emergency situation is set to even further improve, thanks to an investment of more than £740,000. The significant cash boost will fund an additional team of six senior doctors across both sites, who will assess seriously ill or injured patients as soon as they are admitted to hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ACD-1hHfrPE/ 25471 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110922000000 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:57:43 GMT 20110922165743 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:04 GMT 201110041642104 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/massive-742000-cash-boost-for-emergency-care/ The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new stroke consultants based at Epsom Hospital who will bolster the service provided to the people of Epsom and surrounding areas. Dr Brendan Affley and Dr Ratneshwari Jha's appointments form part of a £760,000 investment announced by the Trust Board last year to improve stroke services at the hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/PaCA8y6zldQ/ 25231 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110905050000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:48:33 GMT 20110905174833 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:04 GMT 201110041641904 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/new-stroke-consultants-start-work-at-epsom/ The young children at Willows nursery in Sutton Hospital can now make the most of the summer months, thanks to a brand new garden area funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Vxs2oxbnOoQ/ 24787 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110729000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:12:35 GMT 20110729161235 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:46:23 GMT 201108011644623 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/its-childs-play-at-sutton-hospital-nursery/ The efforts of staff working in St Helier Hospital's maternity unit have resulted in the opening of the 'Poppy Room', a peaceful 'safe haven' for families who have experienced a stillbirth. The Surrey branch of the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (Sands) also contributed £1,500 to the cause, which paid for the refurbishment and redecoration work in the room at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gq0qv13JipM/ 24325 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110701000000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:16:50 GMT 20110701131650 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:42:54 GMT 201108011644254 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/safe-haven-for-bereaved-parents-opens-at-st-helier-maternity-unit/ A new study by consumer watchdog Which? has named the car park facilities at St Helier Hospital as the most improved in the country, while parking facilities at Epsom have also been praised. The good news follows a comprehensive review of car parking at the Trust, known as 'The Big Conversation'. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/h5hEC_gdXKI/ 23757 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110525000000 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:33:33 GMT 20110525163333 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:41:01 GMT 2011060112124101 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/top-of-the-class-for-hospital-car-parks/ Like NHS organisations across the country, our Trust is facing an extremely tough financial challenge this year. The amount we are paid for treating our patients has been reduced by four percent, whilst our primary care trusts are reducing the amount of money they spend with us, focusing on treating more patients closer to where they live, for example in GP surgeries. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/cA9LC7h2hMc/ 23697 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:00:00 GMT 20110520180000 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:19:17 GMT 20110520171917 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:09:44 GMT 201107051420944 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/changing-the-way-we-work-improving-the-care-we-provide/ Surveyors are on the ground at St Helier Hospital marking the first practical step in the hospital's landmark £219 million redevelopment. The multi-million pound scheme includes demolishing almost a third of the current site and replacing it with a brand new, state-of-the-art building which will house the majority of the hospital's wards and clinics. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/qhPZPKYYOBA/ 23262 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:14 GMT 20110415155414 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:18:55 GMT 201105031641855 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/219-million-hospital-redevelopment-surveying-begins-on-site/ The £219 million redevelopment of St Helier Hospital achieved another milestone recently when the team working on the scheme were given the thumbs up by an independent review team from the Department of Health. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4FPab0mB_wI/ 23054 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110401020000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:32:18 GMT 20110401173218 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:15:33 GMT 201105031641533 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/hospital-redevelopment-team-get-thumbs-up-from-independent-review/ A new £200,000 x-ray room at Epsom Hospital was officially opened in front of a crowd of patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and VIPs recently. The facility - which was generously funded by the hospital's League of Friends - houses a brand new specialist unit which can take up to 15 images per second to create a moving image of a patient's insides. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Nz-VyLNe9ic/ 22675 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110303030000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:01:14 GMT 20110303150114 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:58:44 GMT 201104041755844 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/200000-x-ray-room-opens-at-epsom-hospital/ The day surgery unit at Epsom Hospital is being completely overhauled following a huge £2.5 million cash injection. The multi-million pound project, funded by the Trust's £10 million capital development programme, means the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) will be transformed into a state-of-the-art treatment centre housing the latest equipment and technology. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-bw8I0DZwdQ/ 22378 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110207020000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:54:12 GMT 20110207155412 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:33 GMT 201103011754733 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/surgery-unit-goes-under-the-knife-in-25-million-transformation/ A brand new £634,000 CT scanner at Epsom Hospital is helping to spot life-threatening conditions, such as cancers and potential blood clots, faster and more accurately than ever before. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dkmyQfbExO0/ 22366 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110204000000 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:02:37 GMT 20110204170237 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:46:45 GMT 201103011754645 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/life-threatening-conditions-caught-out-with-new-634000-scanner/ Trainee surgeons at Epsom Hospital can now practice complex 'keyhole' techniques using state-of-the-art simulators, thanks to a charity which supports the hospital's work. Epsom Medical Equipment Fund officially presented two cutting edge laparoscopy (keyhole) simulators, which cost £5,000 each, to the hospital last Wednesday (19 January). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VNacUZtPhsY/ 22281 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110126030000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:11:46 GMT 20110126101146 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:04:28 GMT 201102071640428 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/10000-donation-gives-trainee-surgeons-a-look-through-the-keyhole/ Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are celebrating their best ever performance in their annual evaluation carried out by the Audit Commission, the independent watchdog which monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/CLuN1tLE0gc/ 22055 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101223030000 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:06:41 GMT 20101223170641 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:35:39 GMT 201101041533539 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/local-hospitals-strike-gold-with-financial-improvements/ The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Cllr Clive Smitherham, visited Epsom Hospital recently to officially unveil two new monitors which cost £1,500. The 'comfort cuff' monitors, which have been donated to the hospital by the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund, will help to monitor patients' blood pressures, oxygen levels and heart rate. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UkXqVyhF2Z8/ 21987 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101216000000 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:00:06 GMT 20101216150006 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:39:20 GMT 201101041533920 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/monitoring-the-mayor-new-equipment-unveiled-at-epsom-hospital/ The pharmacy at Epsom Hospital has reopened for business after a major redesign and refurbishment costing £170,000. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/84xyw-iHIu0/ 21673 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101112000000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:04:21 GMT 20101112160421 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:44:17 GMT 201012031424417 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/hospital-pharmacy-reopens-for-business-after-major-170000-upgrade/ Retired Chelsea and Barcelona footballer Allan Harris dropped into Epsom Hospital last Wednesday (3 November) to present the ear, nose and throat team with two brand new pieces of medical equipment. Allan, who lives in nearby Ashtead and has coached international superstars including Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne, spent time chatting to hospital staff before officially presenting them with two portable nasal endoscopes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DzQ-o4b_jTI/ 21598 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101108000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:54:00 GMT 20101108175400 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:42:21 GMT 201012031424221 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/chelsea-fc-legend-gives-extra-time-for-hospital-charity/ In a drive towards even greater openness, Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are to begin regularly publishing how they spend money, where they spend it, and on what. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/GDxLbf_WBhk/ 21516 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:26:11 GMT 20101029172611 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:55 GMT 201011051423155 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/see-how-we-spend-your-money-local-hospitals-open-the-books/ The endoscopy team (who examine patients' digestive and respiratory systems using miniscule cameras) at St Helier Hospital are celebrating a £1.4 million cash boost. The new investment, which has been funded by the Trust's annual capital programme, means that more patients will be able to get the treatment they need, faster than ever before. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gf3lbsSFzQ4/ 21510 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101027000000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:59:59 GMT 20101027175959 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:18 GMT 201011051423118 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/st-helier-invests-14-million-in-life-saving-endoscopy-unit/ The pharmacy department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has embarked on an ambitious project to reduce the number of phone calls nursing staff have to make. From 1 July, new prescription software will mean that nurses, doctors and other medical staff at St Helier Hospital will no longer have to pick up the phone and call the pharmacy department to find out when patients' prescriptions are ready. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/um8nDW9qgNs/ 20043 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:01:00 GMT 20100726170100 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:01:59 GMT 20100726170159 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:17:28 GMT 201008031531728 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/trust-buys-time-with-new-pharmacy-prescription-software/ Plans to spend more than £9.6 million on improving facilities at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals have been unveiled by the Trust. The improvements, which will be funded by the Trust's capital development programme and will take place over the next 12 months, range from major refurbishments of ward and clinic areas to upgrades which are behind the scenes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/PlilRIqN2xo/ 19428 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:56:00 GMT 20100528145600 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:56:56 GMT 20100528145656 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:55 GMT 2010060110102155 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-reveals-96-million-investment-plan/ The final touches are being made to the £2.8 million refurbishment of the maternity unit at St Helier Hospital, and with the end of the work in site, the countdown to the official reopening of the department has begun. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/2mzRnchEchc/ 18765 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:50:00 GMT 20100406165000 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:51:47 GMT 20100406165147 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:21:23 GMT 201005061532123 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/countdown-to-completion-maternity-unit-almost-finished/ The healthcare watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has awarded Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals a licence to provide services under a new set of tougher rules and regulations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4nG5W9mseLU/ 18750 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:47:00 GMT 20100401174700 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:10 GMT 20100401174910 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:21:10 GMT 201005061532110 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/trust-meeting-new-tougher-regulations/ Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are stepping up their fight against climate change by creating a special 'taskforce' to tackle how much energy the Trust is using. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/IgjMSXRMXK0/ 18746 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:27:00 GMT 20100401152700 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:28:46 GMT 20100401152846 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:07:12 GMT 201009151420712 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/climate-change-battle-continues/ Work to help eliminate mixed sex accommodation at Epsom and St Helier hospitals continues, with a £140,000 upgrade of a kidney (renal) ward now complete. The refurbishment of Richard Bright ward at St Helier Hospital has many benefits, including further increasing the level of privacy offered to patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/MTQKoFHvsuk/ 18675 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:05:00 GMT 20100325130500 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:12:10 GMT 20100325131210 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:38:01 GMT 201004081533801 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/eliminating-mixed-sex-accommodation/ A new state-of-the-art dialysis centre has opened in Purley, meaning that local kidney (renal) patients can get the treatment they need even closer to their homes. The new Purley satellite centre in Capella Court, Brighton Road allows local kidney patients to use the centre for regular sessions of haemodialysis, rather than having to travel to St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/fAjV5pJGf64/ 18409 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMT 20100308143500 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:44 GMT 20100308143544 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:28:46 GMT 201004081532846 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/purley-kidney-patients-get-brand-new-centre/ PR guru and celebrity advisor, Max Clifford, took time out of his busy schedule recently (1 March) to present £20,000 worth of new equipment to Epsom Hospital. Max met with staff from the main operating theatre to present ten patient transfer trolleys, which were bought for the hospital with a generous donation from the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/TtNfcZPkOTw/ 18354 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT 20100302160600 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:53 GMT 20100302160653 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:27:25 GMT 201004081532725 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/top-celebrity-advisor-wheels-in-new-hospital-equipment/ A crowd of VIPs including new parents, local MPs and members of Trust staff gathered at the new birth centre in St Helier Hospital on Friday 22 January 2010 for the official opening of the unit. The birth centre, which cost £180,000 to build and gives soon-to-be-mothers the opportunity to give birth naturally in a home-from-home environment, was officially opened by the President of the Royal College of Midwives, Liz Stephens. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/O66K2hX6J_c/ 18142 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:25:00 GMT 20100129162500 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:26:14 GMT 20100129162614 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:37:47 GMT 201112131423747 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/180000-birth-centre-officially-opens/ The campaign to raise money for a new cancer support room at St Helier Hospital was given a real boost this week, as a former patient donated more than £2,600 to the cause. Ken Woodman, aged 71 from Coulsdon, discovered he had bowel cancer just ten weeks ago, and after undergoing successful treatment, decided he would raise money for the people who helped him through his difficult time. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/zlI34uesOx0/ 17898 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:27:00 GMT 20091216142700 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:28:27 GMT 20091216142827 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:02 GMT 201001041420502 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/funds-for-operation-butterfly-are-heading-skywards/ A new dialysis centre will open in the centre of Sutton next month (December 8), so that local kidney (renal) patients will be able to get the treatment they need even closer to their homes. The new satellite centre in Grove Road, Sutton, will offer kidney patients from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust the opportunity to use the centre to undergo haemodialysis. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/pDavo5c9CPM/ 17618 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT 20091126122400 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:25:18 GMT 20091126122518 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:31:27 GMT 200912011753127 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/brand-new-kidney-unit-set-to-open-its-doors-in-sutton/ The day surgery unit at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children - where children have minor operations like having their tonsils out or hernias repaired- has undergone a major £300,000 refurbishment. The unit, which is based at St Helier Hospital, has gone through a complete makeover, including new flooring, decorated walls and the installation of a custom-built reception area. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/39foNLGMGak/ 17601 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT 20091124130200 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:31 GMT 20091124130531 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:31:10 GMT 200912011753110 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/childrens-surgery-unit-re-opens-after-major-refurbishment/ The specialist unit that cleans and sterilises the medical instruments used in Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is set to receive three new state-of-the-art washers, costing more than £180,000. The new washers, which clean the equipment used in any invasive procedure such as surgery or dentistry, are more efficient and are bigger than the current washers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KGtl36SEznk/ 17557 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMT 20091116115900 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:57 GMT 20091116115957 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:29:09 GMT 200912011752909 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/trust-awash-with-clean-instruments-thanks-to-new-machines/ Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are being offered a new way to tell hospital bosses exactly what they think - with more than 1,500 having already given their views. Thanks to 15 new portable computers called patient feedback trackers, inpatients in the two hospitals can give their views on a range of topics at the press of a button. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OMvt8T8Z2xs/ 17554 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT 20091113173800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:54 GMT 20091113173854 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:52 GMT 200912011752852 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/privacy-and-dignity-rated-highly-as-trust-unveils-survey-with-a-difference/ British comedian, Jimmy Tarbuck OBE, popped in to Epsom Hospital last week (28 October) to present staff in the operating theatres with a brand new piece of equipment. Known as a camera stack, the machine is used in performing keyhole surgery. It cost £42,000 and was donated to the hospital by the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/02DMj8lnasQ/ 17471 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMT 20091110103900 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:54 GMT 20091110103954 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:13 GMT 200912011752813 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/jimmy-tarbuck-has-surgeons-in-stitches-during-hospital-visit/ The brand new state-of-the-art birthing centre at St Helier Hospital is now up and running, and is already receiving glowing reviews from new parents. The centre, which was built as part of the £2.8 million overhaul of the maternity unit, contains three birthing pools, specialist furniture, birthing balls and mood lighting that gently changes colour. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xTArkOVKCWU/ 17358 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT 20091104165200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:53:12 GMT 20091104165312 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:40:48 GMT 201112131424048 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/180000-birthing-centre-opens-to-first-new-arrivals/ The news presenter and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald visited Epsom Hospital on Tuesday (20 October) to present a brand new piece of equipment to the histopathology department. Sir Trevor visited the Trust to present a writer machine - a state-of-the-art device that prints a unique patient identification number and barcode on tissue samples - on behalf of the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xpAwk1mLzSo/ 17268 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT 20091028125200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:20 GMT 20091028125320 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:06 GMT 200911021310406 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/news-just-in-sir-trevor-mcdonald-visits-hospital/ Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are sleeping a little easier, thanks to an investment of £100,000 in brand new mattresses and beds. The money paid for 200 new mattresses, which if they were stacked up end to end, would be taller than the Empire State Building - the third tallest skyscraper in America. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/eNNYKsq5CHc/ 17175 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:00 GMT 20091005163200 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:51 GMT 20091005163251 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:13:06 GMT 200911021311306 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trust-spends-100000-on-new-beds-and-mattresses/ The final pieces of equipment for St Helier Hospital's brand new birthing centre arrived this week, including a delivery of bean bags, birthing mats, swimming floats and birthing balls. These items will help to put the finishing touches to the new birthing centre, which includes four newly designed birthing rooms and three birthing pools. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZSg4fCtfixw/ 17124 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:29:00 GMT 20090923122900 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:30:15 GMT 20090923123015 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:38:30 GMT 201112131423830 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/brand-new-birthing-centre-almost-ready-to-deliver/ £1.1 million in funding was secured earlier this year to undertake a number of projects to improve the privacy and dignity experienced by patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Most of these projects are now completed, with one of the improved areas already showing off their new facilities. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dNLaTC1Og6M/ 17016 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:46:00 GMT 20090828154600 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:47:27 GMT 20090901104727 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:35:37 GMT 200909011423537 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/unit-unveils-work-that-helps-to-eliminate-mixed-sex-accommodation/ It might have been the hottest day of the year so far, but more than 60 local residents, politicians, charities and other stakeholders from across Epsom and the surrounding areas attended an event at Epsom Hospital on Wednesday night (19 August) to help shape a vision for the future of the hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DZ1kFvdjyVE/ 16984 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:21:00 GMT 20090821142100 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:21:37 GMT 20090821142137 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:08:38 GMT 200910271530838 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/community-leaders-come-together-to-develop-epsom-hospital-vision/ Chris Grayling, MP for Epsom and Ewell, visited West Park on 29 July to officially reopen the Trust's virology laboratory. The laboratory, which forms part of the Trust's microbiology department, is used to test for viruses such as HIV and influenza - more recently - swine 'flu. It has been refurbished over the past five weeks, with the work costing £77,000. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/6GVpvtea76c/ 16975 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:59:00 GMT 20090819115900 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:38 GMT 20090819120038 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:19 GMT 200909011423319 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/local-mp-reopens-refurbished-laboratory/ Patient representatives, local residents, politicians, charities and a whole host of other key players from across Epsom and the surrounding areas have been invited to attend a special event to help the Trust shape the future of Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/nwxPUdopmyY/ 16890 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:36:00 GMT 20090805103600 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:05 GMT 20090805103705 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:09:49 GMT 200910271530949 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/local-stakeholders-to-shape-future-of-epsom-hospital/ A picture released today by the Trust offers a sneak preview into the size and scale of its plan to invest £190 million redeveloping St Helier Hospital. The plan includes demolishing the hospital's five-storey Ferguson House and replacing it with a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital building which will house the majority of St Helier's wards and clinics. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/XlfgyHDh5bA/ 16873 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:54:00 GMT 20090803175400 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:55:30 GMT 20090803175530 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:10:41 GMT 200910271531041 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/st-helier-hospital-redevelopment-sneak-preview-picture-released/ Parents of sick or premature babies can now get the very best of care for their children in a really welcoming atmosphere, thanks to a £200,000 refurbishment of the neonatal intensive care unit at St Helier Hospital. The unit, which officially opened its doors on Thursday 16 July 2009, has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment, including new floors, painted walls and a brand new reception area. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/X4t90qpCjcs/ 16827 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:36:00 GMT 20090724133600 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:37:30 GMT 20090724133730 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:34:50 GMT 200908171643450 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/light-bright-and-totally-welcoming-new-baby-unit-opens/ Proposals to reshape local health services in Sutton and Merton at a cost of £264 million have passed a major milestone this week, with NHS London's Capital Investment Committee giving approval for the next stage of the development. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-4nd19x0cYA/ 16789 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:24:00 GMT 20090706122400 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:21:43 GMT 20090714122143 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:51:16 GMT 2009110212125116 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/major-milestone-for-better-healthcare-closer-to-home/ Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, visited St Helier Hospital last week (11 June) to officially launch a brand new £650,000 gamma camera. The hi-tech camera, which detects cancers and organ problems, offers patients from across Sutton, Merton and Epsom access to a faster and more accurate service. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/HaCkxOhT1c8/ 16666 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:53:00 GMT 20090615105300 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:53:53 GMT 20090615105353 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:24:21 GMT 200908111752421 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/mp-launches-new-650000-life-saving-gamma-camera/ Patients who come into hospital may find they have a new bedside friend - a COW! Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has recently purchased a Computer On Wheels (COW) for every ward. The COW means that doctors can wheel the computer round to the patient's bedside and use it whilst examining them, instead of having to write down information and transfer it to computer later on. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ON780yPjZEE/ 2876 Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:00 GMT 20090518164200 Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:40 GMT 20090518164240 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:03 GMT 200908111752803 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/hospitals-improve-patient-care-with-herd-of-cows/ Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals will soon benefit from greater levels of privacy and dignity during their hospital stay, thanks to a massive £1.1million cash injection. The money will help the Trust to fast track its efforts to ensure that men and women do not have to share sleeping areas, bathrooms or toilets when admitted to hospital and that their privacy and dignity is upheld wherever possible. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/HpNXnrs8boo/ 2809 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:36:00 GMT 20090508173600 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:37:12 GMT 20090508173712 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:34:37 GMT 200908111753437 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/trust-announces-11million-to-help-eliminate-mixed-sex-accommodation/ The High Sheriff of Surrey 2008-09, Sally Varah, visited Epsom Hospital recently to officially open the hospital's new cutting-edge neutral pressure room, which cost nearly million pounds. The room means that patients with severe respiratory illnesses, such as tuberculosis (TB) can be isolated from other people, preventing it from spreading to other patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/kLohkSHX1-o/ 2631 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090420103400 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:35:36 GMT 20090422103536 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:25 GMT 200908111753525 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/high-sheriff-comes-under-pressure-at-epsom-hospital/ More than nine million pounds is set to be spent on improving hospital facilities within Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust this year. The plans, announced earlier this week, will see 9.15 million pounds ploughed into upgrading hospital equipment and facilities across the three Trust sites. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/rnrLFQd6hjc/ 2571 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:00 GMT 20090401112300 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:35 GMT 20090401112335 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:44 GMT 200908111752844 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/multi-million-pound-makeover-for-hospitals/ Over £160,000 has been spent improving clinical areas at a renal ward meaning more patients across Epsom, Sutton and St Helier will be able to have faster access to life saving treatment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/eGCb9tnJxo4/ 2560 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT 20090330173000 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:07:43 GMT 20090331100743 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:29:59 GMT 200908111752959 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/investing-in-renal-services/ Patients across Epsom, Sutton and Merton needing scans to detect cancers or organ problems are set to benefit from a faster and more accurate service, thanks to a new hi-tech gamma camera about to be unveiled at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/1uboM22Zgx8/ 2491 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:33:00 GMT 20090320153300 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:34:12 GMT 20090320153412 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:26:14 GMT 200908111752614 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/trust-unveils-new-life-saving-gamma-camera/ A state-of-the-art neutral pressure room which allows patients with severe chest diseases such as tuberculosis to be isolated from others has been unveiled at Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/eBl3p3l0ajQ/ 2464 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:00 GMT 20090313144600 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:43 GMT 20090313144643 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:16 GMT 200908111752816 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/state-of-the-art-isolation-room-keeps-infections-at-bay/ Nearly £2.8 million is being spent on giving the maternity unit at St Helier Hospital a radical facelift that will drastically improve the environment in which patients are treated and further enhance the care they receive. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/W_u0LqH6UQI/ 2459 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:16:00 GMT 20090312141600 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:17:04 GMT 20090312141704 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:29:28 GMT 200908111752928 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/millions-for-maternity/ A major conference attended by over 60 clinical staff at St Helier and St George's Hospitals as well as local GPs and members of the public this week has reviewed plans for a partnership arrangement between the two trusts to deliver better services for women and children. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Sh2NUIlnI3c/ 2087 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090116000000 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:13:19 GMT 20090209121319 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:08:03 GMT 200908111750803 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/doctors-and-nurses-get-together-to-discuss-partnership-working-for-womens-and-childrens-services/ A comfortable, homely space has been created for parents who have just experienced a stillbirth at Epsom Hospital. The Surrey branch of the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) donated £2,500 which paid for the refurbishment work in the room at Epsom Hospital's maternity unit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/jona3TLx6DU/ 423 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080922000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:01:55 GMT 20081204150155 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:19:18 GMT 200908171751918 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/september-2008/room-gets-make-over-thanks-to-surrey-sands/ A proposal to reshape local health services in Sutton and Merton at a cost of around £215 million is going to the Boards of Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust this month for approval. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/yo9nVC92Dg4/ 424 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080910000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:09:26 GMT 20081204150926 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:14:05 GMT 200910271531405 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/september-2008/215-million-proposals-going-to-boards-of-local-nhs/ In July, the Trust announced plans with NHS London, its strategic health authority, to review the way that it is configured with a view to establishing whether there is a better way of managing the hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_QlxgfEb-nE/ 425 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080903000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:15:16 GMT 20081204151516 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:14:51 GMT 200910271531451 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/september-2008/trust-announces-further-details-about-organisational-review/ Patients who have suffered falls or are in need of physiotherapy across central Surrey are about to benefit from reduced waiting times and a modern, clean therapy gym at Epsom General Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/5BCF2pO60RY/ 426 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080814000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:19:17 GMT 20081204151917 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:22:23 GMT 200908171752223 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/august-2008/new-gym-adds-benefit-to-patients-at-epsom/ A proposal to reshape local health services in Sutton and Merton at a cost of up to £200 million is to be discussed by the Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust and the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust next month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Y0r7ieXkLnw/ 437 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080702000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:51:19 GMT 20081204155119 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:15:59 GMT 200910271531559 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/july-2008/200-million-proposals-for-health-care-services-to-be-considered-by-local-nhs/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has today announced plans to review the way that it is configured with a view to establishing whether there is a better way of running the hospitals so that it can further improve the service it provides to local people. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4etQE2FSHVY/ 438 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080702000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:26:21 GMT 20081204162621 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:16:41 GMT 200910271531641 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/july-2008/trust-announces-plan-to-review-its-future-shape/ The endoscopy department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust now boasts new and improved facilities thanks to the generosity of the St Helier League of Friends. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KdnG0yvayAw/ 445 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080606000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:47:19 GMT 20081204164719 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:35:00 GMT 200908171753500 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/st-helier-league-of-friends-donate-100000-to-improve-endoscopy-unit/ A website has been launched to keep local people up-to-date with the review of women and children's services at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. To access the site, please select the service review option from the menu bar above and then Women and Children's. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/pVny9d0Po8A/ 450 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080520000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:48:15 GMT 20081205094815 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:38:15 GMT 200908171753815 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/may-2008/women-and-childrens-hospital-services-review/ A total of 126 people came together at a 'deliberative event' initiated by Sutton and Merton and Surrey PCTs and the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust last month to give their views on the future of services for women and children locally. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/JLJcvFf-x4g/ 451 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080520000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:51:18 GMT 20081205095118 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:38:49 GMT 200908171753849 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/may-2008/public-air-their-views-on-services-for-women-and-children/ On Wednesday 30 April, the local NHS held a deliberative event at the Sutton Holiday Inn to engage with local people on the future of women and children's services at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ijc-DcidZXg/ 454 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080509000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:01:03 GMT 20081205100103 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:40:49 GMT 200908171754049 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/may-2008/nhs-engages-with-local-people-on-women-and-childrens-services/ St Helier Hospital is being given a £450,000 facelift in a bid to spruce up key areas of the 16 acre site. Last summer, a team of six decorators started an external painting programme which saw the main entrance, front and sides of the 1930s site getting a complete make over. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/C852WV9Vp8o/ 459 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080401000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:13:11 GMT 20081205101311 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:43:20 GMT 200908171754320 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/st-helier-hospital-gets-a-facelift/ The biggest ever total deep clean of wards and clinical areas at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals is complete. Since the end of December, every ward at both sites has undergone a thorough clean as part of a national campaign by the Department of Health. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ycu3fYcLp-Q/ 460 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080401000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:17:06 GMT 20081205101706 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:09:23 GMT 200908181530923 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/deep-clean-is-complete-at-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ Epsom Hospital's ante-natal unit is the proud owner of a brand new £25,000 ultrasound scanner thanks to the Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS). The portable device, known as a Sonosite Micromaxx scanner, checks the positioning of unborn babies and can help identify abnormalities. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImprovementProjectNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_zPNEkeNyIU/ 462 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080401000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:25:37 GMT 20081205102537 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:11:11 GMT 200908181531111 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/thousands-raised-by-volunteers-for-new-scanner/