All clinical directorate news from press releases http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/clinical-directorates-news.rss The Chief Executives of each of the four hospital trusts in south west London have announced plans to join forces to develop a single pathology service for South West London. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/AUuX3aOq270/ 28809 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120524000000 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:14 GMT 20120524095214 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:57:12 GMT 201205240995712 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/a-single-pathology-service-for-south-west-london-announced/ The Minister of State for Care Services and MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, officially opened two new state-of-the-art laboratories (where up to a million blood and other samples are tested every year) at St Helier Hospital this morning (18 May 2012). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UbuH2ewAqzI/ 28597 Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120518010000 Fri, 18 May 2012 17:41:31 GMT 20120518174131 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:42:01 GMT 201205211644201 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/minister-declares-new-state-of-the-art-laboratories-officially-open/ A local expert at St Helier, Epsom and Sutton hospitals is encouraging local hayfever sufferers to prepare for the summer, despite the recent poor weather locally. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/qwFad4oLoUk/ 28322 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120504010000 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:12:35 GMT 20120504091235 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:02:46 GMT 201205081860246 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/hayfever-sufferers-should-prepare-despite-the-weather/ A senior doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is urging local people to think twice about the impact of high blood pressure, as figures show that more than 9,100 patients who came to our hospitals last year had the condition. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/GIXjwO44mBc/ 28329 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120504000000 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:36:51 GMT 20120504123651 Tue, 08 May 2012 17:54:28 GMT 201205081755428 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/relieve-the-tension-have-your-blood-pressure-checked/ The maternity units at Epsom and St Helier hospitals had their busiest 12 months ever last year, jointly welcoming an incredible 5,312 babies into the world. New figures from the units show a staggering 6% increase in the number of births at both hospitals over recent years, rising from a total of 5,002 in 2008-09 to a record high of 5,312 last year (2011-12). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wvqKmRdE0wE/ 28185 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120426030000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:14:49 GMT 20120426111449 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:15:29 GMT 2012050112121529 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/baby-what-a-boom-record-number-of-babies-at-epsom-and-st-helier/ The A&E departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals were busier than ever during 2011-12, with over 137,000 patients seen and treated during the year - that's an average of 374 patients every single day. 3,497 extra patients attended the two A&Es during the year, which is 2.6% more than 2010-11, when 133,597 were treated. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/99FBOhdFzGU/ 27994 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120417030000 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:11:07 GMT 20120417131107 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:15 GMT 2012050112121315 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/one-patient-every-four-minutes-ae-units-mark-busiest-ever-year/ A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the devastating impact of the disease is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gvYXvgN7T8k/ 27851 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120410000000 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:57:40 GMT 20120410115740 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:11:07 GMT 2012050112121107 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/learn-more-about-living-with-cancer-with-our-free-course/ A group of sea scouts took to the airwaves of Epsom Hospital Radio recently (16 March 2012) after they visited patients at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at the hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/i1SGCd0C7f4/ 27743 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120329040000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:57:50 GMT 20120329175750 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:47 GMT 201204021641047 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/sea-scouts-take-to-the-air-on-hospital-radio/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/rgXpdH7hN1Q/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/cheque-mate-family-donate-2000-to-childrens-hospital/ Doctors, nurses and laboratory staff at St Helier Hospital are celebrating the arrival of new cutting edge equipment which is revolutionising the way patients' diagnostic tests are carried out. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UfWnsUyzz28/ 27668 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120320000000 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:38:20 GMT 20120320163820 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:09:15 GMT 201204021640915 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/st-helier-unveils-state-of-the-art-laboratories/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 most senior respiratory (breathing) doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has added her backing to a new online test which helps asthma sufferers to manage their condition and avoid asthma attacks. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/s6V0fxsXMvs/ 27612 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120315000000 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:58:53 GMT 20120315115853 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:08:06 GMT 201204021640806 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/senior-doctor-welcomes-online-asthma-test/ Doctors and nurses from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have added their backing to a new national 'Be clear on cancer' campaign, which encourages people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/2MNDwBRS6do/ 27587 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120313000000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:03:52 GMT 20120313160352 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:07:44 GMT 201204021640744 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/hospital-experts-back-be-clear-on-cancer-campaign/ Today (8 March 2012), nurses in the renal department at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are teaming up with the South West Thames Kidney Fund to mark World Kidney Day - a day held to raise awareness of kidney disease and the steps that people can take to prevent it. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/roy3jJ7SB6g/ 27526 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120308000000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:11:02 GMT 20120308121102 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:06:57 GMT 201204021640657 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/nurses-mark-world-kidney-day/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Staff caring for sick and premature babies on the neonatal unit at St Helier had a special visitor on Friday (17 February), as Tom Brake, the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, came for a tour of the unit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3PwCulvhfyw/ 27387 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120224000000 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:09:16 GMT 20120224170916 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:03:15 GMT 201203011750315 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/tom-brake-mp-sees-how-sick-newborns-are-cared-for-at-st-helier/ Today (14 February 2012), many of us will be celebrating St Valentine's Day, but far fewer realise that the date also marks National Impotence Day. Although perhaps lacking the profile of other conditions, it is estimated that at least one in every ten men in the UK suffer from erectile dysfunction. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/IlYQ82f8tZc/ 27284 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120214000000 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:37:33 GMT 20120214173733 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:01:57 GMT 201203011750157 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/no-need-for-embarrassment-trust-backs-national-impotence-day/ Midwives, nurses, doctors and support staff in the maternity units at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals were celebrating last week (9 February 2012) after learning that they had achieved key safety standards in the way that they deliver care to parents-to-be. The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts has awarded both units the level 2 standard, which indicates that patients can expect to receive a high level of care in a safe environment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/mIpDGjRRawg/ 27265 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:40:54 GMT 20120213124054 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:40 GMT 201203011750040 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/trusts-maternity-units-meeting-high-safety-standards/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-ud-yxdZYtA/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/help-young-hearts-run-free-with-fundraising-quest/ A senior orthopaedic technician (who helps to set and plaster broken bones) at Epsom Hospital has developed a new piece of equipment that helps to treat patients with fractured wrists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sy3HSc8QgiQ/ 27200 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:33 GMT 20120208155833 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:58:22 GMT 201203011645822 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/epsom-experts-invent-new-equipment-to-mend-broken-bones/ One of the most senior doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is calling on local people to think of their neighbours during the current cold weather. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LiUy_Rwank4/ 27147 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120203000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:47:32 GMT 20120203164732 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:56:55 GMT 201203011645655 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/everybody-needs-good-neighbours-especially-when-its-cold/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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 new mobile x-ray unit has arrived at Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dop5nr18W88/ 26956 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120119000000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:23:39 GMT 20120119172339 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:19 GMT 2012020110101919 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/were-on-the-move-new-53000-mobile-x-ray-unit-at-epsom-hospital/ Doctors at Epsom Hospital are using a brand new technique to work out what's wrong with patients who have problems with their digestive system: they get them to swallow a video camera! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/YCO-3-ETKFY/ 26898 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120113001000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:50 GMT 20120113181050 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:49 GMT 2012020110101849 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/easy-to-swallow-new-cameras-arrive-at-epsom-hospital/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Thirteen families in Surrey and southwest London celebrated the best Christmas present imaginable with the arrival of new babies born on Christmas Day 2011 at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. In addition, a further thirteen families welcomed 2012 in with their own bundles of joy on New Year's Day. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/BtPw0hyDJrE/ 26798 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120106040000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:15:42 GMT 20120106171542 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:16:31 GMT 2012020110101631 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/christmas-and-new-year-bundles-of-joy-for-parents-at-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ The most senior nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is backing a new national campaign to help people who don't know what to do if someone suffers a heart attack. Pippa Hart, Director of Nursing at the hospitals, is supporting the British Heart Foundation's new 'Hard and Fast' campaign promoting hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/7B7klwcDE6U/ 26783 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120105030000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:56:01 GMT 20120105175601 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:29 GMT 2012020110101529 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/top-nurse-says-learn-to-save-a-life/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/f2igzyXj7S8/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/kids-stay-in-hospital-made-more-bear-able-by-local-clothes-store/ Local people, are being invited to find out more about how patients who need emergency, life-saving care following a serious injury are treated across south west London and Surrey. On 19 December 2011, a special event at St Helier Hospital aims to give people a real insight into the work of the hospital's busy A&E department. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LpcCT0jFi8E/ 26497 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111212000000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:08:49 GMT 20111212120849 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:25:25 GMT 2012010312122525 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/your-chance-to-find-out-more-about-life-saving-treatment/ Scores of patients, carers, local VIPs, doctors, nurses and other clinicians gathered in Epsom today (9 December 2011) to witness local MP, the Rt Hon Chris Grayling, officially open the new Epsom Dialysis Unit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/TzcN-zfAPco/ 26476 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111209010000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:43:14 GMT 20111209174314 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:25:00 GMT 2012010312122500 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/new-17-million-epsom-dialysis-unit-opened-by-local-mp/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gZSO4RcH3EQ/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/childrens-hospital-plays-host-to-festive-fixture-for-fulham-fc/ The team of midwives from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are celebrating a hat-trick as, for the third year in a row, one of their members has been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal College of Midwives Annual Midwifery Awards. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/T3FeI_VBOGE/ 26423 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111207000000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:46:35 GMT 20111207174635 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:23:44 GMT 2012010312122344 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/nomination-for-prestigious-midwifery-award-makes-it-three-in-a-row/ 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 unpleasant but not serious illness, the affects can be devastating for those in 'at risk' groups. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/EYZTAZV9ZdA/ 26371 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111205000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:46:48 GMT 20111205164648 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:23:16 GMT 2012010312122316 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/december-2011/head-of-midwifery-backs-flu-jab-for-mums-to-be/ Between them, a sporting couple have run a marathon and a half to raise money for the Cardiac Rehab Centre at Epsom Hospital (where patients with heart conditions are helped to get back on their feet and return to fitness). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/YQ1iqMF6y7o/ 26186 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111124030000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:24:59 GMT 20111124172459 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:28:49 GMT 201112011752849 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/running-for-healthy-hearts/ Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals recently marked World Radiography Day (8 November 2011) with a week of events celebrating the contribution of radiography to the world of medicine. This included recognising those clinicians who work in the field and provide radiography services to patients on a daily basis. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/pYcsjdE2Zw8/ 26124 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111118000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:47:05 GMT 20111118144705 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:27:45 GMT 201112011752745 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/hospitals-celebrate-world-radiography-day/ The new birth centre at St Helier Hospital recently reached a major milestone as it celebrated the arrival of its 1,000th baby, Erin Adele Davies, who was born on the stroke of midnight on 29 October 2011. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_vTax-Dgdfg/ 26050 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111111010000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:00:48 GMT 20111111180048 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:39:56 GMT 201112131423956 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/st-helier-hospital-welcomes-1000th-baby-to-birth-centre/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ The newly refurbished endoscopy unit at St Helier (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using fibre optic cameras), was declared officially open by local MP Tom Brake in front of proud staff recently (21 October 2011). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/SgP0DLWnfUs/ 25917 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:11:21 GMT 20111102121121 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:21 GMT 201112011752421 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/mp-cuts-the-ribbon-to-new-14-million-endoscopy-unit/ Unsurprisingly, women's health has been at the forefront of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which took place in October however, what many do not realise is that, although overwhelmingly an issue for women, men are also susceptible to the disease. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3OOqGFLe_Yo/ 25911 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111101020000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:53:51 GMT 20111101185351 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:42:02 GMT 201112051534202 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/improbable-but-not-impossible-have-you-heard-of-male-breast-cancer/ Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals' very own St Hel's Belles made a triumphant return from their sponsored fifteen-mile Chatsworth House hike, having raised more than double their target for the British Heart Foundation. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OoU3Ve_zypw/ 25890 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111028030000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:39:08 GMT 20111028183908 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:54:25 GMT 2011110712125425 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/st-hels-belles-smash-fundraising-goal-on-chatsworth-house-hike/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 senior surgeon from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has returned from a mission to Malawi which aimed to improve the way patients with hernias are operated on in what is one of the world's least economically developed countries. Consultant general surgeon Mr Paul Thomas, along with registrar Ms Caris Grimes, spent two and a half weeks stationed primarily at Thyolo District Hospital in the south of the country. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bBE88VzWNF4/ 25733 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT 20111012090000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:11 GMT 20111012173011 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:55 GMT 2011110712125055 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/surgeon-builds-bridges-in-malawi-with-operation-hernia/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 most senior cancer nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer next month. October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to encourage women to check their breasts regularly for any changes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/oOGoxKrZTYA/ 25553 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110930020000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:58:44 GMT 20110930175844 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:52 GMT 201110041642152 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/get-to-know-yourself-a-little-better-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 two most senior doctors at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals have added their support to the first national Government campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer. Launched on 16 September 2011 by the Health Minister and local MP, Paul Burstow, the campaign focuses on highlighting the symptoms of the illness. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ieah9slf7TY/ 25408 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110919000000 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:02:28 GMT 20110919150228 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:20:42 GMT 201110041642042 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/hospitals-back-new-bowel-cancer-campaign/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital, where local cancer patients and their loved ones can go for practical advice, emotional support and complementary therapies, is hosting a series of events to promote independent living. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/JfaQlPfPp0A/ 25197 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:16:49 GMT 20110902171649 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:18:00 GMT 201110041641800 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/september-2011/independent-living-sessions-at-st-helier-hospital/ A new maternity assessment unit, where women can get advice and treatment if they are suffering from complications during their pregnancy, was officially opened at Epsom Hospital recently. A crowd of VIPs and staff gathered to watch as the plaque was unveiled at the new unit, which offers expectant parents a short notice, same-day service should they have any concerns or need support. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/oQeV4xNRJEQ/ 25001 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110817000000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:05:22 GMT 20110817180522 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:04:13 GMT 2011090611110413 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/new-maternity-unit-officially-opens/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bEuUcfC5m-0/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/grand-designs-fashion-show-raises-1000-for-childrens-ward-at-epsom-hospital/ Patients attending the emergency department (A&E) at St Helier Hospital last week were among the first to have the chance to be treated in a brand new 'urgent care centre'. The centre, which forms part of the emergency department, opened on 1 August 2011, and provides care for patients who do not need emergency, life-saving treatment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/HbZZStwiyJE/ 24972 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110816000000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:12:40 GMT 20110816151240 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:03:12 GMT 2011090611110312 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/st-helier-hospital-unveils-brand-new-urgent-care-centre/ A health care assistant at St Helier Hospital is preparing to leap from a plane at 10,000 feet next month, all in the name of charity. Carol Fletcher, who works in the gynaecology outpatients department (where infertility, bladder control and problems linked to the menopause are all treated), will be taking the plunge to raise money for UNICEF and the work that they're doing to battle the famine in Somalia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/AK01hi488tI/ 24951 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110812010000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:56:03 GMT 20110812175603 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:02:48 GMT 2011090611110248 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/healthcare-assistant-takes-to-the-skies-for-charity/ British summers are famously unpredictable, but even when it's not pouring down with rain thousands of people across the country are driven indoors by another problem particular to the season. Although nothing more than an irritating sideshow to a picnic for most, for a significant minority of people bee and wasp stings can be deadly. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/04amEkInG3c/ 24882 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110805010000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:11:04 GMT 20110805151104 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:30:32 GMT 201109131753032 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/august-2011/a-sting-in-the-tail-for-some-this-summer/ The Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital, where local cancer patients and their loved ones can go for practical advice, emotional support and complementary therapies, is hosting a series of events to promote independent living. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/RWKSG-dRlE4/ 24668 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110720000000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:36:42 GMT 20110720173642 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:46:01 GMT 201108011644601 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/independent-living-sessions-at-st-helier-hospital/ A brand new, state-of-the-art dialysis centre - complete with the latest in cutting edge technology - has opened for patients in Epsom and the surrounding area, right in the centre of town. The unit means people with renal (kidney) disease will be able to dialyse closer to home, and will save them having to travel to hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/BdLYlVZdNKE/ 24600 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110715000000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:15:12 GMT 20110715161512 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:45:16 GMT 201108011644516 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/state-of-the-art-dialysis-centre-opens-in-the-heart-of-epsom/ As the school holidays approach us once more, parents and guardians across Sutton and Epsom will be thinking of enjoyable ways to entertain their children - and that may mean you're planning a trip to a farm or petting zoo. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/S8ls8CSlJTo/ 24589 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110714000000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:56:25 GMT 20110714165625 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:44:55 GMT 201108011644455 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/keeping-well-down-on-the-farm/ The former Chief Executive of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, David Smith, made a return visit to Britten Ward at Epsom Hospital last week (28 June 2011) to present Welch Allyn Patient Monitoring Equipment, worth £40,000 and purchased by Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LxJFpqJeBJY/ 24454 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110708050000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:06:52 GMT 20110708130652 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:44:15 GMT 201108011644415 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/epsoms-stroke-service-receives-new-monitoring-equipment/ Idyllic Chatsworth House, located in the heart of the Peak District, is in for a shock this September. That's because 'St Hel's Belles' - a team of cardiac nurses and support staff from the Trust's cardiology unit - will descend on the estate to raise money for the British Heart Foundation with a sponsored, tutu-clad fifteen-mile hike. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/0jrYPvPl3PQ/ 24332 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMT 20110701060000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:46:24 GMT 20110701174624 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:42:36 GMT 201108011644236 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/st-hels-belles-cardiac-team-get-ready-for-sponsored-walk/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Tom Brake, the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has praised the cancer service at St Helier Hospital, following a visit last week (20 June). During a tour of the hospital, Mr Brake met with staff and volunteers and took the chance to look around our Cancer Information and Support Centre. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4rThZ-_lgoI/ 24280 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110629000000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:01:18 GMT 20110629100118 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:43:27 GMT 201107011644327 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/cancer-information-and-support-centre-is-a-fantastic-facility-says-local-mp/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sCiXRrgPhsc/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/nurse-of-steel-takes-on-ironman/ Nurses and their colleagues, friends and relatives came together at Sutton Hospital last month (May) to unveil a brand new 'quiet room' at the eye clinic. The room has been specially designed to give patients the privacy they may need when coming to terms with bad news. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZlACWvgs4JE/ 24024 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:39:19 GMT 20110609123919 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:02 GMT 201107011644102 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/eye-clinic-unveils-new-quiet-room-at-sutton-hospital/ Young people with kidney disease who struggle to deal with their condition as they approach adulthood are set to benefit from a new initiative at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/tAMFxDJDz2s/ 23812 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110527000000 Fri, 27 May 2011 18:02:50 GMT 20110527180250 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:41:41 GMT 2011060112124141 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/teenage-kidney-patients-given-helping-hand/ A senior surgeon from Epsom and St Helier hospitals recently returned from a two-week mission to a North African warzone. Mr Richard Field, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Epsom Hospital was based at Tataouine regional hospital, located near the Libyan border in southern Tunisia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_zNCLcNRDwM/ 23594 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110512000000 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:08:34 GMT 20110512120834 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:39:15 GMT 2011060112123915 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/from-surrey-to-the-sahara-trust-doctor-volunteers-in-north-african-warzone/ A local man who was treated for leukaemia at St Helier Hospital will be climbing the three highest mountains in the UK in under 24 hours next month (10 June), to raise funds for the department which cared for him. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3mk9hUSYYRo/ 23576 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110510000000 Tue, 10 May 2011 18:06:00 GMT 20110510180600 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:54 GMT 2011060112123854 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/aint-no-mountain-high-enough-for-leukaemia-patient/ New figures show that a record number of people donated vital organs at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals last year, bringing a new lease of life to a number of people across the region. But now, the Trust's most senior doctor, Medical Director Dr James Clarke, is urging more people to step forward and sign up to the organ donor register. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/8cpMLS33r7E/ 23513 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110506000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 14:14:32 GMT 20110506141432 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:12 GMT 2011060112123812 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/organ-donations-rise-but-we-still-need-more-says-senior-doctor/ A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the shock, upheaval and distress the disease causes is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month (May). The seven week programme deals with every aspect of cancer, from the first diagnosis. It includes topics from diet and nutrition to how cancer affects the human body, and from relaxation to complementary therapies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/GOG9xRW2OEM/ 23525 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110506000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:58:27 GMT 20110506175827 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:32 GMT 2011060112123832 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/free-managing-the-cancer-experience-course-starts-soon/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-GEoSSGGwm4/ 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 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/ Local doctors are being given a new weapon in the fight against cancer, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Leatherhead Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wrvGLIVJhok/ 23385 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110426000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:13:41 GMT 20110426171341 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:43 GMT 201105031642143 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/leatherhead-friends-join-cancer-battle-with-life-saving-50000-donation/ With the weather fast improving and evenings getting longer it's no surprise that many of us will be enjoying the opportunity to do a spot of gardening but did you know the potential dangers involved? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dShT9Z92WTM/ 23388 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110426000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:13:19 GMT 20110426181319 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:10 GMT 201105031642210 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/be-on-guard-in-the-garden-watch-out-for-accidents-this-summer/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Q18mpXcO6cU/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/put-a-full-stop-to-measles-spots-says-senior-doctor/ Young people living in Sutton, Merton and Surrey are being urged to take precautions in the sun, as alarming figures show a tripling of skin cancer rates among 15 - 34 year olds in Britain. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xlOXzFTvyJw/ 23188 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110412000000 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:15:17 GMT 20110412171517 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:18:33 GMT 201105031641833 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/concern-for-the-young-as-skin-cancer-rates-triple/ A senior nurse at St Helier Hospital is limbering up for the race of her life, as she prepares to take on the London Marathon to raise money for kidney research. Sue Woodcock, the lead nurse for Trust's renal department, will be taking part in the 26.2 mile run later this month to raise vital funds for the South West Thames Institute for Renal Research. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4ouZEXdUqD4/ 23107 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110406000000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:40:39 GMT 20110406104039 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:17:24 GMT 201105031641724 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/renal-nurse-takes-going-the-extra-mile-a-bit-too-far/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ijXwSbcQJ74/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/international-baby-friendly-award-for-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ Two brand new treadmills at Epsom Hospital are helping patients with heart conditions to get back on their feet and return to fitness. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/yCv085BbN4g/ 23050 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110401000000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:24:07 GMT 20110401162407 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:16:21 GMT 201105031641621 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/keep-on-running-new-treadmills-arrive-at-specialist-heart-centre/ Patients, staff, visitors and volunteers celebrated the arrival of new electrocardiograph (ECG) machine to the dedicated stroke unit, Britten ward, at Epsom Hospital in March. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3Rg8NG0Ix_U/ 23034 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110331010000 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:08:27 GMT 20110331140827 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:06:31 GMT 201104041860631 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/fingers-on-the-pulse-thanks-to-new-ecg/ New figures show that the number of teenagers giving birth at St Helier Hospital fell by 22 per cent last year, while the number of pregnancies in women aged 36 and over increased. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xQtSO75YAuQ/ 22994 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110329000000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:31:50 GMT 20110329173150 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:28:57 GMT 201105031642857 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/teenage-pregnancies-fall-at-st-helier-hospital/ New figures show that the number of teenagers giving birth at Epsom Hospital fell by 28 per cent last year, while the number of pregnancies in women aged 36 and over increased. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/8p05lufD3nQ/ 22954 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110325000000 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:48:05 GMT 20110325174805 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:05:03 GMT 201104041860503 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/teenage-pregnancies-fall-at-epsom-hospital/ Top doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and are urging men to take their health seriously. On average, one in nine men will experience prostate cancer during their lifetime. Currently around a quarter of a million men are living with the disease in the UK and by the end of the year another 37,000 will be diagnosed. It is the most common form of cancer in men - and this year alone, 10,000 men will die as a consequence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ykj7PErYD6c/ 22925 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110323010000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:56:29 GMT 20110323105629 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:29:00 GMT 201104071532900 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/support-from-doctors-for-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/ A breathing and lung specialist at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is urging local people to be vigilant against tuberculosis (TB) after new figures show that the disease is more common in London and urban areas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/9XPxcoGy920/ 22760 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110309000000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:32:57 GMT 20110309173257 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:01:59 GMT 201104041860159 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/be-aware-of-tb-urges-specialist-doctor/ Epsom and St Helier hospitals are launching the UK's first ever A&E (accident and emergency) based training course for people preparing to travel to conflicts and hostile environments around the world. From this summer, international journalists, business travellers, and those working for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will receive expert tuition from doctors and nurses in the hospitals' busy A&E departments. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/SQgeLZOV8_4/ 22731 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110308050000 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:58:15 GMT 20110308175815 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:01:31 GMT 201104041860131 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/hospitals-launch-life-saving-training-for-hostile-environments/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ A star of ITV1's major new drama series, Monroe, prepared for her role in the show by spending time with a surgical team from Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Actress Michelle Asante, who plays shy junior doctor Kitty Wilson in the primetime medical drama, shadowed one of the Trust's leading surgeons. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wVkW9YyhqhE/ 22672 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110303000000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:31:32 GMT 20110303143132 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:59:12 GMT 201104041755912 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/trust-surgeon-teaches-itv1-star-tips-of-the-trade/ A local charity has launched a new fundraising appeal to help kidney patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals receive the treatment that they need in the comfort of their own homes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/n4XlDgejVl4/ 22585 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110224000000 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:27:44 GMT 20110224182744 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:49:29 GMT 201103011754929 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/theres-no-place-like-home-for-dialysis-patients-says-new-appeal/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OlXkC_yEoMQ/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/big-chris-visited-epsom-hospital/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ New figures from a national report show that premature and newborn babies born at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are receiving some of the best care in the country. The report, published by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries, shows that the death rate of newborns delivered at our hospitals was significantly less than the national average. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/TeVo_K_Iz04/ 22231 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20110118040000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:47:08 GMT 20110118164708 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:25:07 GMT 2011020210102507 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/newborn-babies-in-safe-hands-at-the-trust/ An authoritative survey of maternity services across the country has shown that women having babies at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are very happy with the care they receive. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/QTv3DVkfpJM/ 22086 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101230000000 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:09:01 GMT 20101230110901 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:34:46 GMT 201101041533446 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/national-survey-shows-mums-to-be-are-happy-with-care/ The team of doctors and nurses who help to support people with mental health issues while they are patients at St Helier Hospital has been given the highest possible rating in a national accreditation scheme. The liaison psychiatry service helps and treats patients with a wide range of issues, including dementia, alcohol and drug addiction, depression and anxiety. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gxceL0GalPU/ 22046 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101221000000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:40:58 GMT 20101221174058 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:36:49 GMT 201101041533649 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/hospital-mental-health-team-named-as-excellent/ Special guests, fundraisers, doctors, nurses and other members of Trust staff gathered at the Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital earlier this week (Monday 29 November), to watch as the new centre was officially opened. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/lFK8HLXpMQw/ 21888 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT 20101203170000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:48:59 GMT 20101203174859 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:55:33 GMT 201101041755533 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/the-ribbon-is-cut-at-the-cancer-information-and-support-centre/ Doctors and audiologists (hearing specialists) who work at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust have donated 55 hearing aids to a charity to help deaf children in Sri Lanka. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZRdSIGDf1BI/ 21799 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101126000000 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:18:42 GMT 20101126151842 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:46:58 GMT 201012031424658 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/helping-children-hear-in-sri-lanka/ The pharmacy at Epsom Hospital has reopened for business after a major redesign and refurbishment costing £170,000. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ A crowd of new mums, young babies and midwives gathered at the birth centre at St Helier Hospital on Wednesday (3 November) to celebrate the unit's first birthday. The centre, which gives parents-to-be the chance to have their baby naturally in a relaxed, homely atmosphere, has proved to be very popular in its first year, with many of the new mums gladly returning to help celebrate the anniversary. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KRFCJuY1TKo/ 21664 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:42:54 GMT 20101111174254 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:39:12 GMT 201112131423912 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/12-months-and-500-babies-later-special-birth-centre-celebrates-birthday/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ A Trust midwife who specialises in supporting obese women throughout their pregnancy has been invited to speak at the prestigious Royal College of Midwives' annual conference in Manchester later this month (16 - 17 November). Lead midwife for obesity, Zeni Koutsi will be speaking at the national event, which last year attracted more than 1,000 delegates from across the UK, about her and the teams' work. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3zfb34VUbGw/ 21571 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101104000000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:12:07 GMT 20101104171207 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:41:38 GMT 201012031424138 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/specialist-midwife-spreading-the-word-about-good-work/ New figures show that the number of physical assaults and incidents of violence and aggression against staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals increased last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LF5LoL-1UBw/ 21522 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101101000000 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:09:47 GMT 20101101170947 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:40:47 GMT 201012031424047 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/if-you-want-to-use-us-dont-abuse-us-hospital-staff-see-rise-in-assaults/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 A&E teams at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging local residents to take extra care with fireworks this Guy Fawkes' night. Around this time every year, the Trust sees an increase in the number of people attending its A&E departments as a direct result of accidents caused by fireworks and bonfires, including children who are injured by sparklers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/pOWiLffnT84/ 21496 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101026020000 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:00:17 GMT 20101026170017 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:30:39 GMT 201011051423039 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/dont-let-explosive-fun-get-out-of-hand/ One in nine women in the UK will get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. As with all cancers, the earlier the condition is found, the better the chance of beating it. That's why a leading cancer nurse at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is supporting a new iPhone application (app) that encourages women to check their breasts regularly. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZTIBN-NW4Ms/ 21461 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101022020000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:34:31 GMT 20101022133431 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:29:17 GMT 201011051422917 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/leading-cancer-nurse-backs-new-iphone-app/ A brand new maternity assessment unit which offers advice, support and monitoring for mothers-to-be, and in particular women with complicated pregnancies and conditions such as diabetes and a history of miscarriages, has opened at Epsom Hospital. The unit, which costs almost £100,000 a year to run, is more responsive to the needs of mothers-to-be by providing a same-day service for them to see a midwife. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UO5NqQXJNxo/ 21432 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101019000000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:28:47 GMT 20101019152847 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:25:26 GMT 201011051422526 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/new-maternity-assessment-unit-provides-more-responsive-care-for-mothers-to-be/ New figures show that the Trust's Centre of Pain Education (COPE) is significantly improving the way people who suffer from chronic pain are able to deal with their condition. And, on average, patients are reporting a 14% decrease in the amount of pain they suffered before and after using COPE's services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/B9MbSehDrkM/ 21411 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101018000000 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:12:06 GMT 20101018121206 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:24:48 GMT 201011051422448 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/centre-of-pain-education-helping-patients-to-cope/ Dozens of patients, carers and staff gathered in Purley last Wednesday (6 October) to watch Richard Ottaway, MP for Croydon South officially open a brand new renal dialysis unit. The unit, which is on Brighton Road, means that patients with renal (kidney) disease will no longer have to come into hospital to dialyse and can do it closer to their own home. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/HhzzxEt6QZ0/ 21381 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101013000000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:55:02 GMT 20101013115502 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:23:04 GMT 201011051422304 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/mp-opens-new-renal-dialysis-centre-in-purley/ Disturbing new figures show that the number of people admitted to Epsom and St Helier hospitals with alcohol related illnesses and injuries in the past seven years has increased by almost 145 per cent. Whether people require long-term medical treatment for chronic liver failure, or need hospital treatment in Accident & Emergency (A&E) after a drunken fall, the figures show that in 2009-10, 575 people were admitted to the hospitals because of drinking alcohol, compared to 234 in 2002-03. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/B2STiS0Nee8/ 21327 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:13:00 GMT 20101005151300 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:14:11 GMT 20101005151411 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:32:51 GMT 201011051423251 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/alcohol-related-illnesses-and-injuries-continue-to-soar/ A leading cancer nurse at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-lDWMLMaag8/ 21314 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:25:00 GMT 20101001172500 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:27:16 GMT 20101001172716 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:07:58 GMT 2010110512120758 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/top-cancer-nurse-backs-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ A £760,000 cash injection has been made into funding extra doctors, nurses and clinics on the stroke ward at Epsom Hospital an investment that will help to save lives and improve the time it takes patients to recover from a stroke. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KxNLVpmKeDU/ 20915 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:46:00 GMT 20100917164600 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:47:12 GMT 20100917164712 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:53:00 GMT 201010121755300 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/epsom-hospital-stroke-unit-receives-life-saving-760000-investment/ Young people from across Sutton and Merton can access confidential, non-judgemental and impartial sexual health advice easier than ever before, thanks to a new walk-in clinic at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ty3-MVTFbto/ 20813 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:07:00 GMT 20100915100700 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:09:00 GMT 20100915100900 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:51:33 GMT 201010121755133 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/local-clinic-opens-as-sexually-transmitted-infections-reach-all-time-high/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ICZQigYyT9Y/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/expert-urges-young-people-to-be-prepared/ A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the devastating effects of the disease is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month (September). The eight-week course, called 'Learning to live with cancer', offers practical advice and emotional support to anyone who has been affected by cancer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3nm8AxPoOH4/ 20654 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:00 GMT 20100909151100 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:57 GMT 20100909151157 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:44:10 GMT 201010121754410 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/learning-to-live-with-cancer-course-to-begin-shortly/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/BALUo7TK-5s/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/children-with-asthma-urged-to-take-extra-care/ A midwife who specialises in home births at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is running special workshops so that local parents-to-be can find out more about having their baby at home. The free workshops, which are run by the Trust's home birth midwife, Maria Mills Shaw, are aimed at anyone who would like to know more about home births. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/k1MdaU9HGGg/ 20508 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:57:00 GMT 20100906095700 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:59:28 GMT 20100906095928 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:42:56 GMT 201010121754256 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/midwives-invite-you-to-learn-more-about-home-births/ A brand new documentary that followed three of the Trust's trainee surgeons for eight months as they started work at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier Hospitals is set to be broadcast on ITV1 next week. Starting on 6 September at 10.35pm on ITV1, Surgery School is a three part, fly-on-the-wall documentary that will give viewers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the pressurised environment in which surgeons work. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/BGmm_O-fuss/ 20419 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:58:00 GMT 20100827165800 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:05:54 GMT 20100827170554 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:44:19 GMT 201009011534419 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/trust-set-to-star-in-itv1-documentary/ A skin cancer expert who works at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is backing a campaign to cut the VAT paid on sun cream. The campaign, which calls for the government to slash VAT on sun cream from the normal 17.5% to a 5% levy charge, follows figures that show skin cancer is the UK's fastest growing cancer and the second biggest killer of young men under the age of 35. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Dm4Ob_V8dGM/ 20209 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:20:00 GMT 20100812112000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:22:42 GMT 20100812112242 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:46:27 GMT 201009011534627 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/skin-cancer-experts-call-to-cut-vat-on-sun-cream/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/102KPOsFiPQ/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/summer-fete-raises-almost-10000-for-children-and-baby-units/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) at Epsom Hospital has been recognised in a national poll as one of the best employers in healthcare. The annual Healthcare 100 awards polled more than 35,000 health professionals to determine who the best employers in the business are, and thanks to the positive feedback from EOC staff, the centre came away with an award. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/NCt8fQd784o/ 20041 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:40:00 GMT 20100726164000 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:40:33 GMT 20100726164033 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:33:49 GMT 201009231423349 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/top-job-the-elective-orthopaedic-centre-gets-national-recognition/ A brand new £1 million operating theatre at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) in Epsom Hospital, which gives expert surgeons access to all of the latest technology and allows them to operate with even greater precision, has just opened. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/HNbUFtFVY9U/ 19986 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:00 GMT 20100723114400 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:47:19 GMT 20100723114719 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:16:13 GMT 201008031531613 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/new-1-million-theatre-gives-surgeons-cutting-edge/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/zwun854MPOI/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/summer-fete-set-to-shine-next-week/ A drive to increase the number of kidney patients receiving treatment in their own home has been launched by the Trust. More patients are being encouraged to take up 'Home Haemo', a programme which teaches suitable patients how to dialyse in their home, giving them more freedom and more control over their condition and their treatment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/JC7zKAp41_o/ 19535 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:11:00 GMT 20100621121100 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:12:22 GMT 20100621121222 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:21 GMT 2010070211110021 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/kidney-patients-given-more-freedom-with-home-treatment/ An eye expert from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is warning local people of the dangers of glaucoma, a condition which can cause blindness. The move to raise awareness forms part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week, which runs from 7 - 13 June 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/nLVYp7T06Sw/ 19439 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:23:00 GMT 20100601122300 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:23:24 GMT 20100601122324 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010070210105510 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/trust-expert-warns-local-people-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-glaucoma/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/V-yCeAyyPdo/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/no-half-measures-for-epsom-childrens-ward/ It's not every day you find nurses whose job it is to care for patients who have heart problems encouraging people to eat cakes. But that's exactly what happened when Sister Mary Gray and healthcare assistant Helen Shirley - both based on the coronary care unit at Epsom Hospital - organised a massive cake-baking event earlier this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/b8lkj2BFm7Y/ 19347 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:04:00 GMT 20100517120400 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:04:43 GMT 20100517120443 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:34 GMT 2010060110101934 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/heart-unit-has-recipe-for-success/ In the last year alone, 33 new midwives have started work at the maternity units at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, helping to further improve the experience new mums (and dads) have with the Trust. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_duQbQo-aPU/ 19345 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:50:00 GMT 20100517115000 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:53:59 GMT 20100517115359 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:19:13 GMT 2010060110101913 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/new-midwives-flock-to-trust/ A ward dedicated to caring for elderly patients at St Helier Hospital has received an anonymous £20,000 donation from a friend of a couple who were treated there. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/g5PEVicBBWk/ 19285 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:18:00 GMT 20100507101800 Fri, 07 May 2010 17:34:40 GMT 20100507173440 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:18:27 GMT 2010060110101827 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/a-friend-indeed-ward-receives-generous-20000-donation/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/m07A81Ibe88/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/doctors-on-call-in-nepal/ Visually impaired children who have cancer, acquired brain injuries, multiple disabilities or complex health needs are now able to access designated eye clinics just for them. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/RSxVhtHt6zQ/ 19048 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:13:00 GMT 20100426141300 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:15:15 GMT 20100426141515 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:30 GMT 201005061532930 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/local-children-see-benefit-of-tailored-care/ The most senior pharmacist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is urging local people to remember their medicines when they go into hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/SIPDpVKKyQo/ 19038 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:31:00 GMT 20100426123100 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:32:48 GMT 20100426123248 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:11 GMT 201005061532911 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/chief-pharmacist-dispenses-helpful-advice/ The top nurse at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals is supporting a new campaign from St John's Ambulance, which encourages more people to get first aid training. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sKI-Mo0QeK8/ 18994 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT 20100419180000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:01:20 GMT 20100419180120 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:51 GMT 201005061532851 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/be-the-difference-trust-supports-campaign-encouraging-first-aid-training/ Members of the Nonsuch Rotary Club dropped into The Macmillan Butterfly Centre at Epsom Hospital recently to say thank you to the service and drop off a bumper £1,500 cheque. President John Chamberlain and President (elect) Mick Martin visited the centre, which provides support, advice and complementary therapies to cancer patients and their loved ones, to donate the generous sum. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xKSShSy88wI/ 18919 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:19:00 GMT 20100414111900 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:20:03 GMT 20100414112003 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:16 GMT 201005061532816 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/butterfly-boosted-by-1500-big-band-cheque/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ It's not every day you find a doctor rowing a marathon in a hospital canteen, but that's what happened recently (11 March) when 25-year-old Judah Eastwell took to his rowing machine to raise funds for the Southwest Thames Kidney Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3rnYhHu104k/ 18649 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:00 GMT 20100324104300 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:43 GMT 20100324104343 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:37:10 GMT 201004081533710 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/doctor-rows-miles-for-kidney-health/ Experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are encouraging local people to think twice about having 'one last drink', as new figures from the Department of Health show that peer pressure to binge drink could all be in our minds. A YouGov poll of more than 2,000 adults suggests that 22% of people blame peer pressure when they drink more than they planned to, while 39% feel the need to make up an excuse or lie to justify refusing a drink. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/99oYzQrtqyU/ 18603 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT 20100322100200 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:03:05 GMT 20100322100305 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:35:54 GMT 201004081533554 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/pressure-to-drink-could-be-all-in-the-mind/ A grateful father has helped to raise £1,250 for the unit that treats sick and premature babies at Epsom Hospital, 11 and a half years since his newborn son was treated there. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/enMnXXq32Mw/ 18522 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:48:00 GMT 20100315164800 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMT 20100315124600 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:48:48 GMT 201004081644848 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/proud-father-thanks-baby-unit-with-bumper-1250-cheque/ Keeping healthy as you get older isn't always as easy as it seems, which is why one of the top doctors at St Helier, Sutton and Epsom hospitals is supporting a new NHS service to help adults over 40 improve their quality of life. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ui8p_JM09gM/ 18528 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT 20100315162400 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:33 GMT 20100315162533 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:34:17 GMT 201004081533417 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/be-fab-and-forty-with-a-midlifecheck/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Clive Charig to lead its surgery directorate. Mr Charig, a surgeon who specialises in treating patients with urology problems, has more than 25 years experience and started with the Trust 1991. Urology includes treating patients with kidney, bladder and prostate problems. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OR6L3SamQVo/ 18430 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:51:00 GMT 20100309115100 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:52:44 GMT 20100309115244 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:28:08 GMT 201004081532808 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/trust-appoints-new-top-surgeon/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ A woman who suffered 18 miscarriages has given birth to a healthy baby girl named Raiya, thanks to a pioneering technique of diagnosing and treating multiple miscarriages developed at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Angie Baker (33) had been trying to have a baby for 13 years, but although doctors could not diagnose what was causing it, she repeatedly suffered a miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VBw7OFNZKiM/ 18280 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:05:00 GMT 20100218180500 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:06:04 GMT 20100218180604 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:05:40 GMT 201003161750540 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/miracle-baby-arrives-after-18-miscarriages/ As part of its commitment to ensuring all patients are treated with the utmost dignity and privacy, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust will be marking the first ever national Dignity Action Day later this month. Dignity Action Day, which will be held on Thursday 25 February, has been organised by the Department of Health to raise awareness about the importance of dignity in healthcare. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dMzdbdiDhRI/ 18239 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:37:00 GMT 20100216153700 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:38:04 GMT 20100216153804 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:04:21 GMT 201003161750421 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/trust-gears-up-for-dignity-action-day/ The MP for Sutton and Cheam, the Chairman of NHS Sutton and Merton, and the Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined forces recently (10 February) to officially open a brand new dialysis centre in the heart of Sutton. Paul Burstow MP, Kay Sonneborn and Samantha Jones unveiled a plaque at a joint celebration for patients, carers and staff. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/N-hT1FD_L_A/ 18235 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:00 GMT 20100216140400 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:05:10 GMT 20100216140510 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:04:00 GMT 201003161750400 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/kidney-care-transplanted-into-town-centre/ During February, as shops line their shelves with love hearts, chocolates and red roses, it's hard not to think about matters of the heart. But experts at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are encouraging people to think about their hearts in a different way this Valentine's Day, and to make sure your heart is a healthy one. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/fcNaZf_ZOZA/ 18184 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:39:00 GMT 20100209113900 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:40:23 GMT 20100209114023 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:02:27 GMT 201003161750227 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/have-a-healthy-heart-this-valentines/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Cancer experts at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are supporting a private member's bill (a bill put to Government by MPs) to ban under 18 year olds from using sunbeds in local tanning salons. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/cO-WxI3hsvE/ 18119 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT 20100122165900 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:02 GMT 20100122170002 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:44 GMT 201002011750544 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/local-cancer-experts-back-new-bill-to-ban-under-18s-from-sunbeds/ The gynaecology ward at St Helier Hospital was officially re-opened last week (Monday 22 December) by the MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, following a refurbishment costing more than £440,000. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/jwnkwAb12Bo/ 17946 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:28:00 GMT 20091229132800 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:29:01 GMT 20091231132901 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:12:06 GMT 201001041421206 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/refurbished-gynaecology-ward-officially-re-opens/ Doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are urging local people to get the right treatment if they fall ill or hurt themselves this winter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/NA8OI45P24A/ 17947 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:35:00 GMT 20091224133500 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:37:46 GMT 20091231133746 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:11:08 GMT 201001041421108 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/choose-well-and-get-the-right-care-from-the-right-service-at-the-right-time/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Parents of a kidney patient who passed away last year have raised £500 for the renal department at St Helier Hospital, by asking their friends for a donation instead of a gift for their golden wedding anniversary. As Jenny and Brian Hill from Cobham in Surrey celebrated 50 years of marriage, they asked their friends and relatives to remember their son Andrew by making donations to the department that cared for him. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/iHmz-vRpkhA/ 17873 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:05:00 GMT 20091214180500 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:05:32 GMT 20091214180532 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:04:39 GMT 201001041420439 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/parents-remember-their-son-with-touching-gift-to-hospital/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust's neonatal unit is ahead of the game when it comes to providing care to sick and premature babies and their families. Last month, the Department of Health released new national guidance on caring for babies and families to coincide with Bliss - the charity for newborn babies - celebrating its 30th birthday. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/91uQ0PpSpUA/ 17868 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:36:00 GMT 20091214113600 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:36:31 GMT 20091214113631 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:04:03 GMT 201001041420403 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/sick-and-premature-babies-get-some-of-the-best-treatment/ Doctors at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are treating patients who have problem bladders with Botox a procedure that can drastically improve the lives of patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sfJaiH70Z5M/ 17683 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:34:00 GMT 20091204163400 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:35:04 GMT 20091204163504 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:53:56 GMT 2010010411115356 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/not-just-a-pretty-face-doctors-use-botox-to-treat-bladder-problems/ A team of midwives who care for pregnant teenagers at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a national award. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/5g8cSKq8O2w/ 17667 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:33:00 GMT 20091202163300 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:34:46 GMT 20091202163446 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:54:18 GMT 2010010411115418 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/midwives-shortlisted-for-top-award/ Local kidney patients are being given new hope from a pioneering transplant technique, which allows surgeons to transplant a kidney from donor to recipient even if their blood types do not match. This new technique, which was performed by the transplant team at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust for the first time in September, is only available at a handful of trusts across the country and in Europe. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/s4YO41zZDNo/ 17652 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMT 20091130172100 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:47 GMT 20091130172147 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:54:38 GMT 200912011755438 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/new-transplant-technique-will-benefit-local-kidney-patients/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ A doctor who specialises in treating people with lung problems is urging local people to be aware of the risks and symptoms of lung cancer, as he gets behind a national campaign to raise awareness of the disease this month. Dr Shakil Rahman, consultant in respiratory medicine for the Trust, is supporting lung cancer awareness month, which runs throughout November. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xrQfP3yBBKQ/ 17595 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT 20091123170200 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:02:35 GMT 20091123170235 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:30:52 GMT 200912011753052 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/lung-doctor-joins-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-deadly-disease/ An 83-year-old war veteran who had a heart attack at a remembrance service in Epsom town centre has thanked the passers-by who saved his life, including a nurse from nearby Epsom Hospital. The memorial service outside Epsom Town Hall had only just begun last Wednesday (11 November) when Joseph Tarrant, who has served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, collapsed. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4-RTdfajgzY/ 17577 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT 20091117180900 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:37 GMT 20091117180937 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:29:44 GMT 200912011752944 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/war-veteran-who-had-heart-attack-at-remembrance-service-thanks-passers-by/ The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at Epsom Hospital, marked another successful year recently, as it published its annual report for the 2008/09 financial year. The report gives an overview of the work of the EOC during the year, including a number of key achievements. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KrLV1lHeAQU/ 17535 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT 20091112154500 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:45:49 GMT 20091112154549 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:38:13 GMT 201009231423813 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/the-eoc-celebrates-another-successful-year/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Twenty one is a special age for anyone, but for one patient at St Helier Hospital, that number is certainly something to celebrate, as she marks 21 years since her combined heart and lung transplant. Sutton resident Jacqueline Ladbroke, aged 69, underwent her heart and lung transplant on October 31 1988, after being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OCPt9-PEeoY/ 17255 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT 20091026151500 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:15:39 GMT 20091026151539 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:05:22 GMT 200911021310522 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/pensioner-stays-young-at-heart-21-years-after-major-organ-transplant/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ti9HzqTptks/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trusts-cystic-fibrosis-centre-rated-in-top-ten/ New mothers trying to breastfeed their babies can sometimes feel uncomfortable doing so in public, but at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, a new initiative has been launched to let everyone know that we are officially breastfeeding friendly. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/mdN93P84i9o/ 17230 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMT 20091016164500 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:46:07 GMT 20091016164607 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:09:02 GMT 200911021310902 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/you-are-welcome-to-breastfeed-here/ A nurse from St Helier Hospital leapt from a plane this week in a bid to raise money for charity. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/HkFbTEPHPfI/ 17226 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:10:00 GMT 20091016101000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:11:12 GMT 20091016101112 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:09:28 GMT 200911021310928 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/nurse-takes-to-the-sky-for-charity/ Inmates with hepatitis C at High Down and Downview prisons are benefiting from a new scheme launched by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The initiative, which involves a doctor and nurse from the Trust visiting the prisons, helps ensure inmates with the illness get treated quickly and saves them from having to be brought into hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ufbgRgqds8c/ 17197 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:28:00 GMT 20091008182800 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:28:40 GMT 20091008182840 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:36 GMT 200911021311236 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/new-initiative-to-support-prisoners-with-hepatitis/ A new fundraising campaign to help build a support centre for cancer patients and their loved ones at St Helier Hospital has been launched. The campaign, known as 'Operation Butterfly', is a joint initiative between the Sutton Guardian and the Trust and aims to raise £10,000 over the next few months. Fundraisers and volunteers at the Trust have already raised £40,000 towards the project. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/kEo10Nwk3VA/ 17131 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:00 GMT 20090928150300 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:37 GMT 20090928150337 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:33 GMT 200910051751033 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/operation-butterfly-takes-flight/ Patients with hearing difficulties at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are now waiting just ten weeks for a hearing aid, compared to an average wait of two years at the beginning of 2008. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DBjJVhNngLE/ 17128 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:26:00 GMT 20090925172600 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:27:51 GMT 20090925172751 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:13 GMT 200910051751013 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/lets-hear-it-for-audiology/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ This summer may not have turned out to be the scorcher we were expecting, but for the players of Surrey County Cricket Club, protecting themselves against the sun's harmful rays was still a priority. That's why Chris Harland, consultant dermatologist for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, paid the team a visit at the famous Oval cricket ground to test them for signs of skin cancer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/qdc6dhSs4SY/ 17101 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:20:00 GMT 20090917172000 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:21:22 GMT 20090917172122 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:49 GMT 200910051750849 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/trust-doctor-gives-surrey-cricketers-clean-bill-of-skin-health/ Thousands of women turned out to take part in the Adidas 5K run in London on Sunday (6 September 2009), and among them were two best friends with a mission - to raise money for the South West Thames Renal and Transplant Unit, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/PRHJ9Ob-qkI/ 17096 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:31:00 GMT 20090917103100 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:32:08 GMT 20090917103208 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:32 GMT 200910051750832 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/kidney-donor-and-recipient-go-on-the-run/ A surgeon from Epsom and his family have walked from their home to the Isle of Wight, where they enjoyed a ten day summer break. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/D_bULv2f_14/ 17087 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:14:00 GMT 20090914171400 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:15:13 GMT 20090914171513 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:07:42 GMT 200910051750742 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/are-we-nearly-there-yet-family-walk-65-miles-to-their-holiday-destination/ Not many people would like to spend their summer holidays hiking up a mountain with their workmates, but that's exactly what staff from Epsom Hospital have done for the past three years. After completing the three peaks challenge last year and climbing to Everest base camp the previous year, this summer the intrepid team of five accident and emergency (A&E) staff members climbed the tallest mountain in the Emerald isle. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Mzgkyht6a5s/ 17073 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:47:00 GMT 20090904174700 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:48:42 GMT 20090904174842 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:59:43 GMT 200910051645943 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/hospital-staff-conquer-highest-mountain-in-ireland/ A free course to help local people deal with the devastating effects of cancer is being launched by experts at Epsom Hospital. The eight-week course, called 'Learning to live with cancer', offers practical advice and emotional support to cancer patients and their loved ones as they come to terms with the illness. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LHcX-8hj3d0/ 17070 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090904103400 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:35:04 GMT 20090904103504 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:18 GMT 200910051750018 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/learning-to-live-with-cancer-course-launched/ A nurse from Epsom Hospital is set to join her son in the Afghanistan warzone when she begins an operational tour with the Territorial Army (TA) in October. Elaine Howlin, a nurse in the clinical assessment unit (CAU) at Epsom Hospital and a medic for the TA, will be posted in the main hospital in Camp Bastion - just 50 miles away from where her son, Martin is fighting on the front line. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/NsUGzuzTN2o/ 17020 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:13:00 GMT 20090901141300 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:14:33 GMT 20090901141433 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:32 GMT 200910051750032 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/family-ties-reach-across-warzone/ £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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 may not be the most common way of raising money, but for a patient of St Helier Hospital, a sponsored fly-fishing competition was the perfect fundraising event. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/EQu0kvqU9IU/ 17007 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:49:00 GMT 20090828134900 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:50:03 GMT 20090828135003 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:35:04 GMT 200909011423504 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/patient-lands-great-catch-with-fundraising-event/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Doctors and nurses at Epsom and St Helier hospitals have adopted a new set of guidelines to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - a condition that kills 25,000 people per year in the UK alone. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dXifXamMB28/ 16972 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:11:00 GMT 20090818181100 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:11:34 GMT 20090818181134 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:32:16 GMT 200909011423216 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/breaking-up-the-risk-of-blood-clots/ Former patients of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) at Epsom Hospital turned out in force recently to raise money for vital research into orthopaedic surgery, such as hip and knee replacements. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-HLaHJaeY-A/ 16918 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:43:00 GMT 20090813144300 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:44:08 GMT 20090813144408 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:30:48 GMT 200909011423048 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/raising-money-just-a-walk-in-the-park-for-former-patients/ For one week only, St Helier Hospital will be home to a prestigious art exhibition about breastfeeding. The Get Britain Breastfeeding exhibition went on display in the Retreat restaurant to promote the benefits of breastfeeding and will be up for all to see until 30 July 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/27BQgEwzuqA/ 16850 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:00 GMT 20090729110600 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:58 GMT 20090729110658 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:35:18 GMT 200908171643518 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/get-britain-breastfeeding-exhibition-arrives-at-st-helier-hospital/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ A nurse from St Helier Hospital will soon be swimming for Great Britain as she dives into the European Masters Championship later this year. Lead nurse in the renal (kidney) unit, Sue Woodcock will be donning the GB swimming cap and taking to the water in the international competition, held in Cadiz, Southern Spain, in September. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sw0hPA2GUi8/ 16820 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:39:00 GMT 20090722173900 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:40:20 GMT 20090722174020 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:34:23 GMT 200908171643423 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/kidney-nurse-dives-into-international-competition/ Patients and staff broke open the fizzy apple juice recently to celebrate 40 years of the award winning South West Thames Renal and Transplantation unit, which is based at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bqkC1Nb20X0/ 16799 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:37:00 GMT 20090716143700 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:40:34 GMT 20090716144034 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:29:16 GMT 200908171642916 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/happy-40th-for-best-renal-unit-in-the-country/ Newborn babies and pregnant mothers treated at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are receiving some of the best care in the country, according to a national report. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Mq5H1u0jWI8/ 16790 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:16:00 GMT 20090714171600 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:45:48 GMT 20090714174548 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:28:52 GMT 200908171642852 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/delicate-lives-looked-after-at-trust/ A team of staff members from St Helier Hospital raced their way down the River Thames in a traditional Chinese rowing boat recently (June 28) to raise funds for vital research into kidney disease. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/0Ya8qHOKlOQ/ 16784 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:22:00 GMT 20090713112200 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:23:28 GMT 20090713112328 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:30:44 GMT 200908171643044 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/rowing-race-buoys-up-research-funds/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LfYVIfe-fkM/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/children-get-all-fired-up-at-hospital-nursery/ A team which includes scientists and doctors from the renal unit at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are stretching their limbs and dusting off their waterproofs as they prepare for the 2009 dragon boat race later this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Tnt14A2eUiU/ 16677 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:55:00 GMT 20090616165500 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:56:18 GMT 20090616165618 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:36 GMT 200908111751736 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/mad-scientists-get-ready-for-boat-race/ A former knee-surgery patient of Epsom Hospital can finally put his feet up. After two and a half years of fundraising for new medical equipment, Don Hamilton presented a cheque for £5,050 to doctors and nurses at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) on Wednesday (10 June). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/eH2mKSAEvi0/ 16671 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:48:00 GMT 20090615174800 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:49:43 GMT 20090615174943 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:39:22 GMT 201009231423922 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/june-2009/patients-years-of-fundraising-pay-off/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Midwives at St Helier Hospital today unveiled the latest development in the £2.8 million refurbishment of the maternity unit - a brand new birthing pool. The birthing pool, which is the first of three to be installed in the unit, will offer women at the hospital greater choice about how they give birth. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/D-yjcUT1AJk/ 2955 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:29:00 GMT 20090601122900 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:30:29 GMT 20090601123029 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:41:34 GMT 201112131424134 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/babies-get-off-to-a-swimming-start-with-new-birthing-pool/ Midwives from Epsom and St Helier hospitals took part in the celebrations of International Day of the Midwife on Tuesday 5 May. The day sees midwives across the globe join together to promote the good work that they do while raising money for maternity services in poorer countries. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/cOpFDnn0_q0/ 2804 Thu, 07 May 2009 17:43:00 GMT 20090507174300 Thu, 07 May 2009 17:44:25 GMT 20090507174425 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:10 GMT 200908111753510 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/midwives-join-together-to-get-their-voices-heard/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/NXxShisShUw/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/football-match-kicks-off-to-support-childrens-hospital/ Midwives from Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be hitting the streets next week to spread the word about the benefits of breastfeeding. As part of national Breastfeeding Awareness Week (10 to 16 May), the Trust's breastfeeding experts along with the National Childcare Trust, health visitors and the La Leche League will be hosting road shows in Sutton and Epsom. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-nmqt17-usQ/ 2705 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:42:00 GMT 20090505104200 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:43:27 GMT 20090505104327 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:36:15 GMT 200908111753615 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/breastfeeding-every-day-makes-a-difference-to-your-baby/ Most people would settle for a voucher or a bottle of wine as a gift from their siblings, but local figures show that more and more people are going the extra mile for their terminally-ill loved ones by donating a kidney. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VLU4pQheZhU/ 2687 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:18:00 GMT 20090430101800 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:19:22 GMT 20090430101922 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:51 GMT 200908111753551 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/a-brother-and-a-hero-one-womans-story-of-a-live-kidney-transplant/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's most senior pharmacist has issued a warning to the local community about the risks associated with people under the age of 16 using teething gels and mouth ulcer treatments that contain salicylate salts, which work in a similar way to aspirin. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/cU4FpLQqjpk/ 2662 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT 20090429144400 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:45:01 GMT 20090429144501 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:38 GMT 200908111753538 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/senior-pharmacist-offers-advice-to-local-residents-about-teething-gels/ An unexpected donation of £14,500 has been given to the cardiology department at Epsom Hospital by a local charity. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/rQJP9_m5-B4/ 2653 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT 20090428160400 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:06:55 GMT 20090428160655 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:36 GMT 200908111753736 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/hospitals-heart-team-welcomes-surprise-donation/ A leading expert at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is giving local residents advice on simple steps they can take to help reduce the symptoms of hayfever and related allergies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/9g008x7m1rw/ 2650 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:30:00 GMT 20090428103000 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:31:04 GMT 20090428103104 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:52 GMT 200908111753752 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/summers-here-but-its-not-all-good-news-for-those-with-hayfever/ The cameras are being packed away and the sound equipment taken down, as filming for a brand new ITV documentary comes to an end at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/abvkAiepz9o/ 2628 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:23:00 GMT 20090417172300 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:25:17 GMT 20090417172517 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:16 GMT 200908111753316 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/and-thats-a-wrap-filming-for-new-tv-show-comes-to-an-end/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/SqLdZ82Ljyo/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/eggs-citement-on-childrens-ward-as-easter-comes-early/ The lives of chronically ill kidney patients are being transformed, thanks to a new service that was tested uniquely at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust. The service - the first of its kind in Britain - allows certain types of dialysis patients to undergo their treatment at home, giving them extra freedom to enjoy their spare time. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/vcsZ0N1l_Nk/ 2591 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:05:00 GMT 20090403170500 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:05:58 GMT 20090403170558 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:21:28 GMT 200908111752128 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/changing-lives-with-new-cutting-edge-service/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OdEQiQcfH2w/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/nursing-it-better/ Experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging women to be more aware of the symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women and kills 4,500 people per year in the UK alone. Now the fight is on to raise awareness of the disease. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UeEl8CxKLCQ/ 2528 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:02:00 GMT 20090324110200 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:03:07 GMT 20090324110307 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:25:10 GMT 200908111752510 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/experts-join-the-fight-against-ovarian-cancer/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 leading renal dietitian at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has just issued new dietary guidelines for patients from ethnic groups who suffer from kidney problems and high blood potassium levels across the country. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Q-DfKJPToro/ 2493 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:18:00 GMT 20090320121800 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:18:58 GMT 20090320161858 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:49 GMT 200908111752749 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/local-dietitians-issue-national-guidelines/ Health experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing a national campaign to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/oQAt7QsCp6s/ 2470 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:08:00 GMT 20090313170800 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:09:15 GMT 20090313170915 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:25:39 GMT 200908111752539 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/get-well-soon-without-using-antibiotics/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Doctors, nurses and other staff from the renal unit at St Helier Hospital are inviting local people and patients to visit a stand they are running at the hospital on World Kidney Day (Thursday 12 March 2009) to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/8vyHMXJ-UUM/ 2394 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 20090311110000 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:01:07 GMT 20090311110107 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:53 GMT 200908111753053 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/kidney-disease-under-the-spotlight/ Experts at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are encouraging women to make sure they attend cervical smear tests. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/9lF9JiHg_Ig/ 2392 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:16:00 GMT 20090310121600 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:16:48 GMT 20090310121648 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:39 GMT 200908111753039 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/experts-encourage-women-to-attend-smear-tests/ The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) is delighted to have won 5th place in the prestigious Healthcare 100 top UK employers by the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times. The EOC is hosted by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and is based at Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/haaAHdHwrZE/ 2320 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:45:00 GMT 20090306094500 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:45:43 GMT 20090306094543 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:34:58 GMT 201009231423458 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/elective-orthopaedic-centre-wins-5th-place-in-national-top-employers-award/ With years of difficult training and intense studying to complete, qualifying as a surgeon is never going to be an easy task. But for three of the latest trainee surgeons at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, the pressure really is on. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/iEyANLfIEow/ 2259 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:55:00 GMT 20090224165500 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:57:39 GMT 20090224165739 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:12 GMT 200908111753012 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/a-delicate-operation/ A new sexual health centre to educate young people about sex and relationships has been launched by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/279PYNwRoZs/ 2258 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:48:00 GMT 20090224164800 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:50:11 GMT 20090224165011 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:25 GMT 200908111753025 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/get-to-the-point-for-sex-education/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/TJ-ur0ZtA8A/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/queen-marys-hospital-for-children-celebrates-100th-birthday/ A nurse from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals University Hospital NHS Trust walked for nine miles through the snow to treat a patient who could have died without dialysis last Monday (2 February 2009). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wAIEW-V7VlM/ 2154 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:48:00 GMT 20090209134800 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:47:07 GMT 20090212134707 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:32:15 GMT 200908111753215 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/noble-nurse-walks-nine-miles-to-save-a-life/ A health care worker based at Epsom Hospital stepped out of the wards and onto the stage as a leading character in a local pantomime last month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/b1N93uWe8CM/ 2086 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090206000000 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:07:19 GMT 20090209120719 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:07 GMT 200908111752707 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/health-care-worker-breaks-a-leg-in-panto/ Healthy eating experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are supporting a national campaign to help stop obesity in its tracks. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/efXa54tseGs/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/clinicians-support-healthy-living-campaign/ The St Helier Hospital League of Friends has made a donation of more than £215,000 to the hospital's renal and cardiology departments, helping to fund new equipment, including a reverse osmosis machine worth £45,000. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/N0Iq496CZPA/ 2038 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:59:00 GMT 20090203155900 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:31:11 GMT 20090203173111 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:15:59 GMT 200908111751559 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/six-figure-sum-helps-to-mend-broken-hearts/ Hundreds of people across Sutton, Merton and Surrey could be playing Russian roulette with their health by buying prescription drugs from the web, according to the Chief Pharmacist at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, Anne Davies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bcKQS3vffmY/ 2085 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090130000000 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:40:15 GMT 20090209104015 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:08:40 GMT 200908111750840 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/hospitals-warn-of-dangers-of-buying-medicines-online/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is within the top 20% of trusts across London for patient satisfaction in its Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, according to a survey released today (14 January 2009) by the health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/0cyDrVuzpTs/ 1387 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090114000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:39:59 GMT 20090115153959 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:15 GMT 200908111750915 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/trust-scores-high-marks-in-health-watchdogs-ae-survey/ 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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/uSrqI8jueOo/ 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 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/fulham-fc-visit-kicks-off-childrens-christmas/ Filming has got underway for a new 'fly on the wall' documentary that will chart the experiences of trainee surgeons - three of which are based at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Av0poSbsjms/ 1235 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081222000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:10:56 GMT 20081230111056 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:02:02 GMT 200908181530202 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/trust-surgeons-to-star-in-national-itv-documentary/ Dragons' Den judge Theo Paphitis, publicist Max Clifford and the architect of the O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome), Lord Rogers, attended a special event at the House of Lords recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the South West Thames Institute for Renal Research. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/qDebADY2D-o/ 1234 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081219000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:08:47 GMT 20081230110847 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:03:27 GMT 200908181530327 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/celebs-and-politicians-unite-for-st-helier-kidney-research/ Doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are calling on local people to only visit its A&E departments if they have a genuine emergency or accident, because of intense pressure on its services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/RzP_e-si4MU/ 673 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081210000000 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:10:44 GMT 20081211101044 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:04:54 GMT 200908181530454 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/doctors-make-ae-plea/ The audiology departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are advising people to listen carefully to their new MP3 players, including iPods, this Christmas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/JmYyqkb5V6c/ 670 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081205000000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:19:59 GMT 20081210141959 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:54 GMT 200908181530654 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/headphone-advice-goes-in-one-ear-and-out-the-other/ The Clinical Assessment Unit at St Helier Hospital has drafted in six new four legged friends to help make life more comfortable for patients with minor injuries who don't need a bed. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/tNUXPXqXxFE/ 415 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081202000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:27:45 GMT 20081204142745 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:08:07 GMT 200908181530807 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/four-legged-friends-help-out-in-ward/ Midwives at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing a national Department of Health campaign encouraging mums-to-be to breastfeed by giving them a new DVD. The film, From bump to breastfeeding - following real mothers' stories, is given to mothers-to-be at 28 weeks. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/eXIcTmCBe9M/ 668 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081128000000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:11:48 GMT 20081210141148 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:19 GMT 200908181530019 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/november-2008/breast-is-best-for-babies/ At approximately 1.30pm today (20 November 2008), six adults were admitted to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at St Helier Hospital following a chemical spillage at a school in Wallington. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/9G9kcu02S1k/ 329 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081120000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:54:31 GMT 20081201155431 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:02:50 GMT 200908181530250 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/november-2008/st-helier-hospital-ae-treats-patients-following-chemical-incident/ Midwives at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing new advice issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) which encourages pregnant women not to drink more than two cups of coffee a day. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/F5EKP9HyNs4/ 333 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081118000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:22:20 GMT 20081201162220 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:15 GMT 200908181530615 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/november-2008/local-midwives-back-new-caffeine-advice/ A leading dietitian based at Epsom General Hospital has been crowned 'Dietitian of the Year' by a national charity. Kristina Zaremba who has been working in the field for the past 28 years, said she was delighted with the accolade, awarded to her by Coeliac UK. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ygx7RI0CBNI/ 335 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081024000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:02:46 GMT 20081201170246 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:05:53 GMT 200908171750553 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/leading-dietitian-scoops-national-recognition/ One of the country's leading nurses in immunology, based at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, has said a new home treatment service for people with a genetically linked disorder of their immune system is having an amazing effect for patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/WslCT4iYW4Q/ 339 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081020000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:21:57 GMT 20081201172157 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:10:09 GMT 200908171751009 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/home-treatment-service-is-transforming-patients-lives/ A specialist nurse who works in the eye A&E at Sutton Hospital could be in line to win some silverware after being put forward for a top national award for clinical excellence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/QVni7cOtcf8/ 338 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081017000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:17:12 GMT 20081201171712 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:12:39 GMT 200908171751239 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/leading-ophthalmic-nurse-nominated-for-top-award/ A state of the art portable scanner used to help detect Deep Vein Thrombolysis (DVT) and a range of other conditions has been donated to the Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU) at St Helier Hospital. The CAU is used to assess patients with emergency conditions before they are then either discharged or referred to a specialist ward for treatment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3In3U0uw-0o/ 337 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081014000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:14:41 GMT 20081201171441 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:15:43 GMT 200908171751543 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/friends-donate-scanner-to-protect-patients-from-dvt/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 new laser technique recently introduced at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is transforming the treatment given to men across Epsom, Merton and Sutton and beyond suffering from an enlarged prostate. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/6nLVOb6tBmI/ 427 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080801000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:21:40 GMT 20081204152140 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:23:39 GMT 200908171752339 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/august-2008/laser-technology-gets-the-green-light/ Local skin experts at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust are encouraging people to be SMART in the sun this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wHJQ-_jJsIE/ 428 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080728000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:24:33 GMT 20081204152433 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:24:31 GMT 200908171752431 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/july-2008/top-doctor-warns-local-people-to-be-smart-in-the-sun/ Babies born at Epsom and St Helier hospitals on the 60th birthday of the NHS last Saturday (5 July) celebrated with the Trust, by spending their first hours in the world wearing a commemorative NHS embroidered sleepsuit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/XskJi1Tdekg/ 433 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080711000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:40:01 GMT 20081204154001 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:26:28 GMT 200908171752628 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/july-2008/60th-anniversary-sleepsuits-given-to-bouncing-babies/ The Shadow Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley MP and the prospective parliamentary candidate for the Sutton and Cheam constituency, Philippa Stroud, toured St Helier Hospital recently to find out more about the work of the Trust and to meet with patients and staff. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/m1Az9QdRmp0/ 441 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080620000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:38:29 GMT 20081204163829 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:31:39 GMT 200908171753139 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/shadow-secretary-of-state-for-health-visits-st-helier-hospital/ A pilot scheme which has seen changes in the way stroke patients are treated across south west London has already spared a man from permanent disability and a prolonged length of stay in hospital, say doctors at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/veQGG0MeRgo/ 443 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080619000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:43:26 GMT 20081204164326 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:33:10 GMT 200908171753310 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/thrombolysis-pilot-spares-local-man-from-disability/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ The maternity departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are running a number of open days to make mums-to-be and their partners aware of the different options for where and how to give birth, in particular having their baby at home. Community midwives, as well as parents who have experienced home births, will also be available for prospective parents to speak to. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/1u2zYKrIOdA/ 449 Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080523000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:41:44 GMT 20081205094144 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:37:36 GMT 200908171753736 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/may-2008/trust-raises-awareness-of-home-births/ 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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ The number of patients using the Trust's renal satellite dialysis centres has topped 400 for the first time. The centres, based at Crawley, Croydon, Farnham, West Byfleet and Kingston, are used by patients from across south west London, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and save them from having to travel to hospital unnecessarily. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromAllClinicalDirectoratesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/FqhRJxI6BIE/ 2274 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:02:00 GMT 20080403180200 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:20:26 GMT 20090303152026 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:21:38 GMT 201003011862138 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/record-number-of-patients-use-satellite-centres/