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Friday 7th February 2014

Chief Operating Officer appointed to NIHR Clinical Research Network

Chief Operating Officer appointed to NIHR Clinical Research Network
Description:
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Ann Marie Murtagh as Chief Operating Officer of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) for South London.
Date:
Friday 7 February 2014
Monday 3rd February 2014

Common childhood illnesses – free info for parents

Description:
If you are a parent or carer of a child under five years old then this new guide, 'Common childhood illnesses', may be useful.
Date:
Monday 3 February 2014

Trust wins recognition for patient safety

Trust wins recognition for patient safety
Description:
Doctors and nurses joined Chief Executive Ron Kerr to accept the official Trust of the year for London award from leading healthcare information provider Dr Foster.
Date:
Monday 3 February 2014

Staff are happy and healthier

Staff are happy and healthier
Description:
Happy and healthy staff provide better care for patients, and so it is encouraging that an audit by the Royal College of Physicians shows that Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the best for looking after its people.
Date:
Monday 3 February 2014
Thursday 30th January 2014

Emma climbs Kilimanjaro in memory of her dad

Emma climbs Kilimanjaro in memory of her dad
Description:
A customer services liaison officer at St Thomas' has safely returned to sea level after an eight-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro and back.
Date:
Thursday 30 January 2014
Friday 24th January 2014

Children's doctor Claire named NHS 'rising star'

Children's doctor Claire named NHS 'rising star'
Description:
A doctor at Evelina London Children's Hospital has been named in Health Service Journal magazine's Rising Stars list.
Date:
Friday 24 January 2014
Tuesday 21st January 2014

Improving care for our homeless patients

Improving care for our homeless patients
Description:
A quarter of England's homeless people live in the boroughs of Westminster, Lambeth and Southwark. Many have serious health problems and struggle to access healthcare, so Guy's and St Thomas' have helped set up a team to support these patients when they attend our hospitals.
Date:
Tuesday 21 January 2014
Friday 17th January 2014

Hospital heroes catch armed robber

Hospital heroes catch armed robber
Description:
Two hospital security officers have received the Metropolitan Police Commissioner's High Commendation. They earned the award for outstanding bravery and determination in pursuing and disarming an armed robber.
Date:
Friday 17 January 2014

Porters share vital role on Twitter

Porters share vital role on Twitter
Description:
Hospital porters gave a unique insight into their vital role as integral members of the NHS team as they took part in a live Twitter event.
Date:
Friday 17 January 2014
Tuesday 14th January 2014

Sky News live from A&E

Sky News live from A&E
Description:
Last Friday (10 January), Sky News broadcast live all day from St Thomas' A&E, as part of its week-long focus on winter pressures and the health service.
Date:
Tuesday 14 January 2014
Wednesday 1st January 2014

Hospitals are smoke-free for staff

Hospitals are smoke-free for staff
Description:
On 1 January 2014, Guy's and St Thomas' introduced a ban on staff smoking on its premises.
Date:
Wednesday 1 January 2014
Tuesday 24th December 2013

Patients praise St Thomas' Hospital staff in CQC inspection report

Patients praise St Thomas' Hospital staff in CQC inspection report
Description:
Health watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlights praise from patients in a report published today (Tuesday 24 December) following an unannounced inspection visit to St Thomas' Hospital in November.
Date:
Tuesday 24 December 2013
Thursday 19th December 2013

Video tech speeds up children's heart ops

Video tech speeds up children's heart ops
Description:
Telemedicine is being used by heart doctors to ensure that young patients have quicker operations, meaning the children spend less time under anaesthetic.
Date:
Thursday 19 December 2013

E-mentoring sets students on the right path

E-mentoring sets students on the right path
Description:
Mentors and students taking part in the Trust's first e-mentoring scheme finally met face-to-face at an NHS careers fair.
Date:
Thursday 19 December 2013
Wednesday 18th December 2013

Healthcare workers go smoke free on 1 January

Healthcare workers go smoke free on 1 January
Description:
Healthcare workers will need to keep their New Year's resolution this year as a ban on staff smoking on Guy's and St Thomas' sites comes into force from 1 January 2014.
Date:
Wednesday 18 December 2013
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