Women and Children's Services news from press releases http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/women-children-services.rss 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gq0qv13JipM/ 24325 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110701000000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:16:50 GMT 20110701131650 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:42:54 GMT 201108011644254 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/safe-haven-for-bereaved-parents-opens-at-st-helier-maternity-unit/ A 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/O66K2hX6J_c/ 18142 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:25:00 GMT 20100129162500 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:26:14 GMT 20100129162614 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:37:47 GMT 201112131423747 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/180000-birth-centre-officially-opens/ The 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/39foNLGMGak/ 17601 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT 20091124130200 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:31 GMT 20091124130531 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:31:10 GMT 200912011753110 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/childrens-surgery-unit-re-opens-after-major-refurbishment/ The 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/ 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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 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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/WomenAndChildrensServicesAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~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/