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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.
Patient breaks new ground for Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital
Thursday 1 August 2013
Breast cancer survivor Diana Crawshaw carried out the official 'breaking the ground' ceremony to signal the start of construction work on the new £160 million Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital yesterday (Wednesday 31 July).
St Thomas' provides perfect panorama for new UV monitor
Wednesday 31 July 2013
A device that measures ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels in the centre of London has been installed on the roof of St Thomas' Hospital.
St Thomas' Radiographer appointed vice president
Wednesday 31 July 2013
A lead radiographer at Guy's and St Thomas' has been elected as vice president of the Society of Radiographers, which represents the profession across the UK.