News
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New technology could speed up diagnosis for Huntington's disease
Wednesday 1 May 2019
The world's first genetic test for Huntington's disease using nanopore-based DNA sequencing technology is now available at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
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Trust's safeguarding midwives team win award
Thursday 31 May 2018
A team of midwives at Guy's and St Thomas' have won the Maternal Health award at the inaugural Burdett Awards.
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Hospital worker 'living in a fairy tale' after singing at the Royal wedding
Wednesday 30 May 2018
A manager from Guy's and St Thomas' says she is 'living in a fairy tale' after performing at the Royal wedding with The Kingdom Choir.
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Trust praised during NHS Heroes Awards
Thursday 24 May 2018
Staff at Guy's and St Thomas' were praised during The NHS Heroes Awards, organised by ITV and the Mirror.
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Trust scoops national sustainability awards
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Guy's and St Thomas' picked up multiple accolades at the NHS Sustainability Awards 2018.
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Activity boxes take patients down memory lane
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Nurses at Guy's and St Thomas' have introduced activity boxes to help jog the memories of dementia patients.
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Nurse takes the plunge to thank hospital for life-saving treatment
Monday 21 May 2018
A nurse has abseiled 160 feet down the side of the hospital where she works to thank teams there for saving her life.
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Trust celebrates royal wedding with special menu
Friday 18 May 2018
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust will be celebrating the Royal wedding in style with a regal themed menu for patients.
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World champion thanks 'lifesaving' heart study
Wednesday 16 May 2018
A world champion powerlifter has credited a pioneering research study with saving his life.
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Lambeth is a friendly place to breastfeed
Wednesday 16 May 2018
Mothers joined in the celebrations as health visitors and midwives from Guy's and St Thomas' achieved UNICEF Baby Friendly status.