News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contacts if you have a media enquiry or filming request.
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Immune system study could help sickest COVID-19 patients
Friday 22 May 2020
Researchers have found a common 'immune signature' in many of the sickest COVID-19 patients which could help guide treatment.
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Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates Nightingale bicentenary with projection
Wednesday 13 May 2020
Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, and the Houses of Parliament were illuminated with Florence Nightingale's image to celebrate her bicentenary.
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Blood plasma treatment trial opens
Saturday 2 May 2020
A blood plasma treatment for COVID-19 is to be tested at Guy's and St Thomas' as part of a landmark trial.
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Changing the face of accessibility at our hospitals
Friday 24 May 2019
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is continuing its commitment to accessibility for patients by installing a Changing Places toilet.
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Cancer patients' champion exports expertise to India
Thursday 23 May 2019
A patient from Guy's and St Thomas' has been enlisted to help with a major drive to improve the experience of cancer patients in India.
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Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches
Friday 17 May 2019
Women with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the largest study of the condition in Europe, led by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.
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Over 3,000 Guy's and St Thomas' staff wearing NHS rainbow badges
Friday 17 May 2019
More than 3,000 staff at Guy's and St Thomas' are wearing NHS rainbow badges to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) patients.
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Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates International Nurses' Day with NHS Chief Executive
Monday 13 May 2019
International Nurses' Day celebrations at Guy's and St Thomas' were kicked off with a special visit from NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens.
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Nurses recognised for their research contribution
Thursday 9 May 2019
Naomi Hare and Tootie Bueser are about to start new roles as part of a national scheme to promote nurses and midwives leading research.
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Guy's and St Thomas' dermatology team wins national award
Tuesday 7 May 2019
The Trust's National XP service received the dermatology team of the year award at the British Medical Journal's BMJ awards.