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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New nurse-led 'Nightingale' approach to ensure consistent care for patients
Thursday 12 May 2016
Guy's and St Thomas' has launched a new nurse-led project to ensure that patients receive safe, effective care delivered with the utmost kindness at all times.
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Guy's and St Thomas' wins national quality award
Wednesday 11 May 2016
Guy's and St Thomas' has won the Quality of Care Award at the 2016 CHKS Top Hospitals Awards for demonstrating its commitment to providing a high level of care for patients.
Community pharmacists to share best practice at NICE awards
Monday 9 May 2016
Pharmacists working with vulnerable older people across Lambeth and Southwark will be sharing their expertise at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Shared Learning Awards in July.
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Dermatology service wins top medical award
Friday 6 May 2016
An innovative approach to providing psychological care for patients with skin disease has won a prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ) Award.
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What Would Be Your Miracle?
Friday 6 May 2016
A profoundly deaf eight-year-old girl who had life-changing surgery at St Thomas' Hospital to help her hear properly for the first time featured in ITV's What Would Be Your Miracle? yesterday (Thursday 5 May).
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UK's first HIV kidney transplants take place at Guy's and St Thomas'
Thursday 5 May 2016
The UK's first successful kidney transplants from an HIV-positive donor to two HIV-positive recipients have taken place at Guy's and St Thomas'.
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Innovative patient care shortlisted for top medical awards
Tuesday 3 May 2016
An initiative to support dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a screening system that improves psychological care for patients with skin disease have both been shortlisted for the prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ) Awards.
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Volunteers' Week events – 3 & 5 June
Friday 29 May 2015
More than 600 people give up their time to volunteer at Guy's and St Thomas', in roles ranging from greeting patients and offering directions, to providing a library service to wards and departments.
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Trust gets thumbs up from staff
Thursday 28 May 2015
91% of staff at Guy's and St Thomas' would recommend the Trust to friends and family in need of care or treatment – much higher than the national average of 77%.
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National Smile Month events
Wednesday 27 May 2015
National Smile Month is organised by the British Dental Health Foundation to raise awareness of important health issues and make a difference to the oral health of millions of people.