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Friday 16 August 2013
Care Connect is a new service that allows patients and the public to contact the NHS by phone, by text, online, or via social media.
Practical guide for nursing and midwifery mentors
Friday 16 August 2013
Mentors at Guy's and St Thomas' are guiding their nursing and midwifery students towards final qualification in a practical and creative way thanks to an innovative guide.
Midwife's love of the South Bank reflected in art installation
Friday 16 August 2013
A St Thomas' midwife, who got married, went into labour and watched her children take their first steps in the Royal Festival Hall, is having her incredible story made into an interactive art installation at Southbank Centre.
Friends and Family Test results – July
Thursday 15 August 2013
Inpatients who completed the Friends and Family Test gave our hospitals a score of 78 in July with some wards achieving a score of 100. Patients attending our A&E Department gave it a score of 34.
One-of-a-kind children's stroke service gets baby moving again
Tuesday 13 August 2013
Tom Lavelle, who celebrated his first birthday earlier this month is recovering from a stroke with the help of the only children's stroke rehabilitation service in the country.
Trial begins for new device that tackles both diabetes and obesity
Tuesday 6 August 2013
A Guy's and St Thomas' patient is the first in London to undergo a ground-breaking treatment as part of a clinical trial for patients who have combined Type 2 diabetes and obesity, or 'diabesity'.
Home birth midwives celebrate one year anniversary
Tuesday 6 August 2013
A specialist team of midwives dedicated to delivering babies at home is celebrating its one year anniversary today (Tuesday 6 August).
Patients praise Guy's and St Thomas' community services
Monday 5 August 2013
Patients who use Guy's and St Thomas' community services in Lambeth and Southwark have praised the quality of their care - 82% of people who took part in a survey of more than 1,000 patients rated their care as 'Excellent' or 'Good'.
Welcome improvements to East Wing at St Thomas'
Friday 2 August 2013
Refurbishment to the East Wing at St Thomas' Hospital is now underway to create a building fit for the next generation.
Congratulations to our latest CARE award winners
Friday 2 August 2013
Our CARE awards (Courtesy, Attitude, Respect and Enthusiasm) are given each month to staff who have 'gone the extra mile' to provide exceptional care for patients and demonstrate our Trust values in their working lives.