News and events

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News and events

Whether you want to get involved in an upcoming event, or would like to know about the latest developments at Epsom and St Helier – we have all the information you need.

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Below are the latest news stories from our staff and hospitals. If you have any questions, please call the Communications Team – details are on the right.

Latest news

Norovirus advice as diarrhoea and vomiting bug shuts three hospital wards

7 Feb 2025

Sir Mark Lowcock KCB appointed as Chair of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group

29 Jan 2025

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Mark Lowcock KCB as Chair from 1 April 2025.

Trust website be unavailable between 2-3pm Wednesday 29 January

28 Jan 2025

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‘People have been let down once again’: our response to New Hospital Programme announcement

20 Jan 2025

Our response to New Hospital Programme announcement

Wandsworth Council gives green light on plans to build one of the UK’s largest kidney units

15 Jan 2025

Our plans to transform renal care in south west London and Surrey are one step closer to becoming reality as Wandsworth Council has now approved our plans to build a new renal facility at St George’s Hospital.

Health chief warns of common mistake people make as hospitals brace for cold weather spike

2 Jan 2025

Hospitals across London and Surrey are bracing for the impact of this weekend’s cold snap on emergency services.

Health leaders urge people to follow 5 hacks for a safer Christmas and New Year

24 Dec 2024

With the NHS facing extreme pressures in the run-up to Christmas, health leaders are pleading with people to take simple actions such as stocking up on any medications they need over the festive period.