News about QMHC http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/news-qmhc.rss An independent national survey has shown that the care provided to patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals has continued to improve over the past year, with patients saying they receive a high level of care in areas that are clean and tidy, and that our doctors and nurses work well together. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/hospitals-score-well-in-national-inpatient-survey/ 28208 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120427000000 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:01 GMT 20120427132501 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:16:07 GMT 2012050112121607 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://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/hospitals-announce-89-million-cash-injection/ 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 The grateful family of a teenager who receives treatment at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children presented a cheque worth £2,000 to the hospital today (23 March). http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/cheque-mate-family-donate-2000-to-childrens-hospital/ 27699 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120323000000 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:50:21 GMT 20120323185021 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:02 GMT 201204021641002 St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children have passed a review undertaken by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission with flying colours. The review, which was published yesterday, shows that during three unannounced inspections of the hospitals, the CQC found that patients were respected and involved in their care, that patients were given safe and appropriate treatment and that the food and drink provided for patients met their dietary needs. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/st-helier-given-clean-bill-of-health-by-health-watchdog/ 27266 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120213020000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:47:33 GMT 20120213124733 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:01:04 GMT 201203011750104 The family and friends of a teenager who suffers from Crohn's disease (a painful condition that affects the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus) have raised £4,000 for Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton and a Crohn's charity. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/glittering-ballroom-bash-raises-4000-for-childrens-hospital-and-charity/ 27243 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:40:00 GMT 20120210004000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:04:02 GMT 20120210180402 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:15 GMT 201203011750015 A consultant at Epsom Hospital has joined forces with the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund to raise £50,000 for a new piece of equipment that will help to treat children with serious heart problems. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/help-young-hearts-run-free-with-fundraising-quest/ 27239 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:20:00 GMT 20120210002000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:02:54 GMT 20120210170254 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:59:50 GMT 201203011645950 The opening sentence of his first blog entry reads: 'My name is Andy. I like cakes, and sweets, and pies and buns, and just about everything that is bad for you.' http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/marathon-challenge-is-no-cakewalk-for-trust-it-worker-andy/ 27055 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120127000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:07 GMT 20120127175307 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:48 GMT 2012020110102248 A Christmas stay in hospital has been made that little bit more bear-able for children at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children thanks to the generosity of customers at the Sutton branch of Matalan. The store has been running an appeal whereby shoppers are asked whether they would be happy to add £5 to their bill to pay for a teddy bear for children at Queen Mary's, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/kids-stay-in-hospital-made-more-bear-able-by-local-clothes-store/ 26500 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111212030000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:33:56 GMT 20111212123356 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:25:50 GMT 2012010312122550 There were wide eyes and even wider smiles on the faces of young patients on the wards of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children on Tuesday (6 December 2011) thanks to a visit by two footballers from Premiership side Fulham FC. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/childrens-hospital-plays-host-to-festive-fixture-for-fulham-fc/ 26454 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:36:38 GMT 20111208163638 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:24:09 GMT 2012010312122409 The organisers of a charity fashion show dropped in to Epsom Hospital recently to present the children's ward with a cheque for £1,000. The event was organised by Surrey residents Georgina Potter and Becci Devonport to raise money for Casey Ward, where Becci's son Jack has recently spent time as a patient. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/grand-designs-fashion-show-raises-1000-for-childrens-ward-at-epsom-hospital/ 24975 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110816030000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:23:01 GMT 20110816152301 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:03:37 GMT 2011090611110337 A nurse from the children's A&E department at St Helier Hospital is to take part in an 'Ironman' triathlon - an event that will see her swim for 2.4 miles, cycle for 112 miles and run a full marathon - all in less than 17 hours. Hannah Fisher, a senior staff nurse who lives in Raynes Park, will be taking on the challenge to raise funds for anti-malaria charity, Malaria No More, after she spent time volunteering with malaria sufferers in Ghana last year. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/nurse-of-steel-takes-on-ironman/ 24080 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110615000000 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:41:38 GMT 20110615154138 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:42:04 GMT 201107011644204 Queen Mary's Hospital for Children was presented with a £150 cheque recently (23 May), after young pupils from Beddington Infants School in Wallington used their special 'princess and pirates' disco to raise money for the cause. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/dancing-pirates-give-childrens-hospital-a-boost/ 23841 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110601000000 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:27:56 GMT 20110601102756 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:15 GMT 201107011643915 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://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/top-of-the-class-for-hospital-car-parks/ 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 Patients on the children's ward at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children got an early Easter treat thanks to the generosity of local club Tooting and Mitcham FC. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/tooting-and-mitcham-fc-make-it-an-eggs-tra-special-easter-for-the-kids/ 23411 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110428010000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:52:33 GMT 20110428165233 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:56 GMT 201105031642256 A specialist doctor from the children's A&E department at St Helier Hospital is calling for all local parents to have their children vaccinated against measles. Following reports of measles outbreaks in Europe earlier this week, experts across the country have been encouraging parents to have their children vaccinated before going on holiday. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/put-a-full-stop-to-measles-spots-says-senior-doctor/ 23267 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20110415040000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:17:15 GMT 20110415171715 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:19:20 GMT 201105031641920 Midwifery, obstetric, paediatric and neonatal staff at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are celebrating after the Trust successfully passed the second stage of an international scheme set up to support women breastfeed. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/international-baby-friendly-award-for-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ 23052 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110401010000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:06:46 GMT 20110401170646 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:15:56 GMT 201105031641556 Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are looking for 1,000 patients and local people to become involved in a special panel to give feedback about their hospital services. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/its-your-hospital-1000-patients-and-local-people-wanted/ 22686 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110304000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:43:43 GMT 20110304144343 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:57:57 GMT 201104041755757 Big Chris, the mechanic from the hit TV show Roary The Racing Car, paid a visit to Epsom Hospital recently to cheer up the children on Casey ward. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/big-chris-visited-epsom-hospital/ 22322 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110201000000 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:50:32 GMT 20110201145032 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:46:23 GMT 201103011754623 Two players from Fulham Football Club brought a little piece of Christmas magic to young patients on the wards of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children recently. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/fulham-fc-sprinkle-christmas-cheer-at-childrens-hospital/ 22059 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101224000000 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:48:15 GMT 20101224134815 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:35:11 GMT 201101041533511 In July, the Trust launched a brand new service to remind patients about their appointments and to help reduce the number of people who fail to turn up. As a result, patients are now called approximately a week before their appointment is due. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/new-patient-phone-calls-save-hospitals-45000-in-one-month/ 20914 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:50:00 GMT 20100917155000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:51:45 GMT 20100917155145 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:52:23 GMT 201010121755223 A leading doctor at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is urging local young people to take up first aid courses, after new figures show that the majority of children aged 11 - 16 have had to cope with an emergency situation. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/expert-urges-young-people-to-be-prepared/ 20755 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:47:00 GMT 20100914094700 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:48:55 GMT 20100914094855 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:50:57 GMT 201010121755057 Doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are urging local children and young people with asthma to take extra care over the coming month, as admissions to hospitals because of the condition jump significantly in September. In September of last year, 37 children were admitted to the Trust's hospitals because of asthma - a considerable increase from just seven in August. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/children-with-asthma-urged-to-take-extra-care/ 20598 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:00 GMT 20100908100700 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:51 GMT 20100908100751 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:41:30 GMT 201010121754130 The sun shone on the crowds on Saturday (24 July) as approximately 3,000 people turned up to enjoy a summer fete organised by friends and staff of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and the neonatal unit at St Helier Hospital. The event, which took place in Sutton Arena and was opened by the deputy mayor, Councillor Sheila Andrews, was organised to raise money to buy new equipment for the children's hospital and neonatal unit. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/summer-fete-raises-almost-10000-for-children-and-baby-units/ 20129 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:45:00 GMT 20100730154500 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:46:10 GMT 20100730154610 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:18:49 GMT 201008031531849 A spectacular summer fete organised by staff at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and the neonatal unit at St Helier Hospital is set to go ahead next weekend (Saturday 24 July) - and everyone's invited. The event, which will take place at Sutton Arena from 12noon until 4pm and will be opened by Sutton's deputy mayor, Sheila Andrews, is set to be a fantastic day out for all the family. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/summer-fete-set-to-shine-next-week/ 19862 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:38:00 GMT 20100715153800 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:38:42 GMT 20100715153842 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:15:35 GMT 201008031531535 Parents and visitors to a children's ward at Epsom Hospital can now take a break in front of the television, thanks to a generous donation from The Cricketers Inn in Stamford Green Road, Epsom. Staff at the pub organised 12 special fundraising evenings, which included a James Bond theme night, to purchase a television for the ward. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/no-half-measures-for-epsom-childrens-ward/ 19422 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:17:00 GMT 20100527121700 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:17:45 GMT 20100527121745 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:37 GMT 2010060110102137 Two doctors from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust have returned from the trip of a lifetime, where they offered people living in remote villages of Nepal some much needed healthcare. In rural Nepal, people who need medical treatment have to walk to the nearest road and then drive to the hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/doctors-on-call-in-nepal/ 19083 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:32:00 GMT 20100427173200 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:34:42 GMT 20100427173442 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:49 GMT 201005061532949 Sick children staying in Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton were given a boost last week, when players from premiership football team Fulham FC visited the hospital to donate Christmas presents. Players Brede Hangeland, Bjorn Riise, Andranik, Stephen Kelly and David Elm all arrived with handfuls of presents for the children, which they had paid for out of their own wages. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/fulham-fc-plays-a-blinder-with-visit-to-childrens-ward/ 17931 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:11:00 GMT 20091223171100 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:11:40 GMT 20091223171140 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:10:24 GMT 201001041421024 Father Christmas paid an early visit to the children being treated at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children last week, as he dropped by to deliver some presents. During the visit, which was organised and funded by the Carshalton Rotary Club, Father Christmas gave away £250 worth of presents. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/christmas-comes-early-for-children-in-hospital/ 17900 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:14:00 GMT 20091216151400 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:14:28 GMT 20091216151428 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:30 GMT 201001041420530 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://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/childrens-surgery-unit-re-opens-after-major-refurbishment/ 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 Doctors, nurses and other staff from the Trust's paediatric (children's) cystic fibrosis centre are celebrating following the publication of a new study by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trusts-cystic-fibrosis-centre-rated-in-top-ten/ 17245 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT 20091022170600 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:10:26 GMT 20091022171026 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:05:51 GMT 200911021310551 More than 3,000 people turned out to help celebrate the 100th birthday of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children on Saturday (22 August) at a summer fete held in Sutton Arena. As part of the centenary celebrations, the fete was organised to help raise money for the hospital, including building an outside play area for patients. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/summer-fete-is-icing-on-the-cake-for-hospitals-birthday-celebrations/ 17060 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:45:00 GMT 20090902174500 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:45:28 GMT 20090902174528 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:47:02 GMT 200910051644702 The biggest birthday bash of the year is set to take place next weekend as Queen Mary's Hospital for Children continues to celebrate its centenary year with a summer fete. The fete, which will be held in Sutton Arena on Saturday 22 August from 12noon-4pm, promises to be a great day out for all of the family with a host of fun activities and entertaining acts running throughout the afternoon. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/final-touches-put-to-birthday-bash/ 16974 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT 20090819110000 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:01:15 GMT 20090819110115 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:32:49 GMT 200909011423249 A local businessman is helping Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is based at St Helier Hospital, celebrate its centenary year by donating prizes to the hospital's summer fete and grand raffle, which will be held at Sutton Arena on 22 August 2009. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/local-hairdresser-adds-colour-to-hospitals-summer-fete/ 16891 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT 20090805113000 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:31:11 GMT 20090805113111 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:29:15 GMT 200909011422915 Children at The Willows Nursery, which is based at Sutton Hospital, got a taste for life as a firefighter recently (24 June) when two fire engines and eight firefighters paid them a visit. The children got the chance to turn on the siren, test out a hose and sit inside the fire engines while learning the very basics about fire safety. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/children-get-all-fired-up-at-hospital-nursery/ 16754 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT 20090702144700 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:48:28 GMT 20090702164828 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:20:44 GMT 200908111752044 A fun football match between the veterans of Sutton United Football Club and a team of professional footballers and celebrities has been organised to raise funds for Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/football-match-kicks-off-to-support-childrens-hospital/ 2752 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:00 GMT 20090507105900 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:46 GMT 20090507105946 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:36:43 GMT 200908111753643 t's the stuff of nightmares for every parent: imagine your child is suddenly and inexplicably struck down with a rare condition that has no known cure and no known cause. That's what Claire and Ivo Padovan were faced with when their youngest daughter, Emilia, was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder called Nephrotic Syndrome when she was just three years old. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/nursing-it-better/ 2634 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT 20090330120100 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:02:10 GMT 20090422120210 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:04:00 GMT 200908111860400 Easter is traditionally a time for children to run round the house playing Easter Egg hunts, eating as much chocolate as they can and having a few weeks off school. But, for children coming in to hospital, it's not as easy to get excited about the holiday season. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/eggs-citement-on-childrens-ward-as-easter-comes-early/ 2605 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:41:00 GMT 20090407124100 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:43:31 GMT 20090409124331 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:31:07 GMT 200908111753107 Celebrations marking the centenary of Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, part of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, kicked off in style last week. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/queen-marys-hospital-for-children-celebrates-100th-birthday/ 2152 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:30:00 GMT 20090210133000 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:31:57 GMT 20090212133157 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:32:02 GMT 200908111753202 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://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/ 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 Healthy eating experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are supporting a national campaign to help stop obesity in its tracks. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/clinicians-support-healthy-living-campaign/ 2037 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT 20090203160000 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:27:41 GMT 20090203172741 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:16:17 GMT 200908111751617 Fulham Football Club is top of the league on the children's ward at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, part of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, after three players visited sick children at Christmas. http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/fulham-fc-visit-kicks-off-childrens-christmas/ 1236 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081229000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:28:42 GMT 20081230112842 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:01:08 GMT 200908181530108