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Trust shortlisted for top patient safety awards
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Two projects to improve the safety of patients at Guy's and St Thomas' have been shortlisted for the prestigious Patient Safety Awards. The awards recognise outstanding practice in the NHS and independent healthcare sector.
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Chief Nurse receives damehood from Duke of Cambridge
Friday 22 May 2015
The Chief Nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' has been formally made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Patients rate their hospital care
Thursday 21 May 2015
87% of our patients rated the quality of care they receive at Guy's and St Thomas' as seven out of 10 or higher.
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Major award for children's allergy doctor
Thursday 21 May 2015
An allergy specialist at Guy's and St Thomas' has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to patient care and medical education.
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Celebrating 10 years of dining out at breastfeeding pop-up
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Mothers across Southwark have celebrated 10 years of breastfeeding coffee mornings in a special pop-up café in Peckham Library.
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Pearl recognised as a shining example of nursing leadership
Tuesday 12 May 2015
A student nurse working at Guy's and St Thomas' has won a national nursing award celebrating excellence and leadership.
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Award success for pressure ulcer nurse
Monday 11 May 2015
Luxmi Mohamud, a Guy's and St Thomas' tissue viability nurse based at Dulwich Community Hospital, won the Journal of Wound Care's award for best clinical research.
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Gavin attempts world first London to Russia cycle
Monday 11 May 2015
Guy's and St Thomas' head of hospitality and fundraising fitness fanatic, Gavin Tiffin, is cycling 2,000 miles from London to Russia to raise money for charity.
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Nurse from Guy's and St Thomas' wins Bank Nurse of the Year
Monday 11 May 2015
Liz Browse has been named the Bank Nurse of the Year at the prestigious Nursing Standard Nurse Awards, following more than 40 years of frontline service.
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Nurses' day message
Monday 11 May 2015
As International Nurses' Day is marked around the world on Tuesday 12 May, the Chairman of Guy's and St Thomas' has expressed his gratitude to the Tru