Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Whooping cough cases continue to rise in England.

There have been 2,793 cases this year and sadly five babies have died.

If you're pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.

For more details visit ➡️https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/whooping-cough-vaccination/

Today is the final day of and at Epsom and St Helier we held a host of activities throughout the week.

There were also information stands where people could find out more about being a carer and the support available for carers.

Wishing a joyful Eid Mubarak to all our staff and patients celebrating

Happy Father’s Day to our patients and wonderful staff - especially those who are working today ❤❤❤

We are so proud of our kind-hearted staff team who took part in the Seraj Stroll.

The 12-mile trek takes place once a year and is a tribute to our late colleague Dr Allan Seraj.

The team needs just £220 to hit their target so please make a donation 🙏

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DrAllanSeraj

💬 “I always wanted to work in the medical field, and nursing has been my only career since leaving school. Before I came to the UK, I was an emergency nurse in the Philippines. I worked at St George’s hospital for 20 years."

Meet Marlon Reyes, Frailty Nurse for Sutton Health and Care, who is this week's staff story ❤

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/staffstories

Today is and every minute the NHS needs three donations of blood.

There is as shortage of O type so the NHS desperately needs more donors.

There are appointments available at Donor Centres across the country.

To make an appointment visit the website.

Today is and every minute the NHS needs three donations of blood.

There is as shortage of O type so the NHS desperately needs more donors.

There are appointments available at Donor Centres across the country.

You can book one here ➡️ https://my.blood.co.uk/your-account/sign-up/?bloodIntentRedirect=true

Meet Jan and Colin who have been doing voluntary weekly shifts at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children.

The green-fingered couple have transformed the open space near the entrance into a colourful garden for children 🌻🌺

They're bloomin' marvellous ❤
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news-and-events/retired-couple-give-up-their-free-time-to-create-colourful-garden-for-children-in-hospital-6127

It's and Epsom & St Helier have cut the meat content by half in some dishes 😋🍽️

The ‘Meat Halfway’ menu will result in a 50% cut in carbon emissions compared to some meat products.

Katarzyna Przybytniak, Trust Retail Catering Manager, said: ''The Meat Halfway concept will have big impact on our carbon emission.

"You don't have to drop meat to make a difference. Join us now as we embark on this journey towards a healthier, more sustainable future. “

The carbon savings will be calculated every three months and displayed in our restaurant at our hospitals, so diners can see the direct impact that small change can make.

💬 “Without the team at St Helier my dad would have died on his kitchen floor, which doesn’t bear thinking about.”

Joe Lovatt is raising funds for Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity to thank the medics who saved his dad’s life when he collapsed in our hospital.

David Lovatt went into cardiac arrest as he sat with his 30-year-old son Sam shortly after arriving at St Helier Hospital’s Emergency Department, which sees more than 249 patients each day.

Please donate https://www.justgiving.com/page/jl-triathlon

Gail is a (Cavell) star! ⭐️

Our wonderful Falls Prevention Lead has been awarded this prestigious honour for showing exceptional care 👏

Congratulations, Gail – and thank you for all you do for our patients 💙

In a hurry? 😶

When you need urgent medical help, use NHS 111 online, which can direct you to where to go.

In an emergency, dial 999 or go to an emergency department.

David Lovatt went into cardiac arrest at St Helier’s emergency department.

Luckily, our teams were on hand to perform CPR – and now David has made a full recovery ❤

To say thank you, son Joe is running a triathlon to support Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity 👏

https://www.esthcharity.org.uk/you-just-never-know-when-something-like-this-could-happen-to-you-joe-lovatt-is-on-a-mission-to-thank-the-team-who-saved-his-dads-life/

We’ve all said things we regret.

But one thing you SHOULD speak about is your health.

💻 NHS 111 online can tell you where to go for medical help

🗣 Pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses and injuries

In an emergency, call 999.

Say hello to our Roxanne 👋 – singer, whizz with numbers, and qualified bookkeeper.

Local girl Roxanne is a cleaner in our hospitals – and loves getting to meet new people every day in her job 💙

More on Roxanne and other amazing staff at ➡️ https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/staffstories

A belated happy birthday to Dawid, who celebrated his ninth birthday this week 🎉

This absolute super-star didn’t want any presents – but instead asked for family and friends to donate to our Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity

Thank you so much, Dawid! ❤

https://www.justgiving.com/page/marta-lenartowicz-1715707943058?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmarta-lenartowicz-1715707943058&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

📣 Cute pics alert… Stop. What. You’re. Doing.

These are some of the paws-itively amazing Pets as Therapy dogs who visit our hospitals with volunteers.

The pooches comfort and distract patients – aiding recovery ❤

Sometimes, we have tricky decisions to make.

But getting vaccinated isn’t one of them.

Vaccines help to protect you and your child from many serious illnesses.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/

If Bridgerton has taught us anything, it’s the importance of explaining things clearly…

The NHS website has a wealth of information at your fingertips – from an A-Z of conditions, to what to do if you’re unwell and when to get help.

In an emergency, always dial 999.

“I’d like to couple up with…”

Actually – that’s already settled, as we’re happily part of a hospital Group with George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ❤

Working as a hospital Group benefits local people, and gives our patients access to a wider range of services.

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/gesh-hospital-group

Meet two of our wonderful volunteers, Jan and Colin 👋

This kind-hearted couple have done a blooming good job in transforming one of our gardens.

💬 “When we see the children play it makes it worthwhile.”

Thank you, Jan and Colin, and all our volunteers.

A karate teacher diagnosed with multiple myeloma is full of praise for the care he has received at St Helier.

Julius said he approaches cancer exactly how he would an opponent – by fighting.

He has also shared his story with Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer ❤️

Today is and nine-year-old Nathan Dunne is cancer free after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020.

He was treated at Epsom Hospital with a chemotherapy service that takes 30 minutes.

In January, he returned to hospital to learn more about the science behind the care he received ❤️

Read more here https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news-and-events/young-cancer-patients-learn-more-about-their-care-thanks-to-programme-relaunch--5703

Happy 30th birthday to the Centre of Pain Education (COPE) which helps patients from our hospitals.

COPE uses a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach to help patients manage chronic pain and offers several different types of programmes to help them achieve that.

COPE uses a cognitive behavioural therapy approach to help patients manage chronic pain with different types of programmes.

For more information about COPE visit https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/centre-of-pain-education

Did you know cataract surgery is the most performed surgery in the NHS?

Our wonderful Ophthalmology team have put together this video to help anyone having cataract surgery.

Please forward to anyone you know who it could help.

You can watch it here

Cataract Information Video 2024 Are you about to undergo cataract surgery? This video gives you a helpful step-by-step guide of what to expect from your time at Epsom and St Helier Universi...

We know attending the Epsom Derby at will be a guaranteed great day out 🏇

We hope everyone attending the races local to our hospital enjoys themselves today and tomorrow, but do stay safe.

We hope you have fun but please remember to drink responsibly 🙂

💬 “Discharging my patients with the skills to live independently is the most satisfaction I could have.”

Meet Antonio “Antuan” Sierra Cueto, Specialist Occupational Therapist (STAR TEAM), at St George’s, who is this week's staff story ❤

Read about him here https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/staffstories

📢 Cuteness overload warning

Beautiful twins Frankie, left, and Rosie were born at St Helier on May 18.

Frankie (4lbs 5oz) is three minutes older than his sister (5lbs 7oz) 👶👶

Mum Shellie has thanked the 'absolutely brilliant' midwives who cared for them ❤❤❤