Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

20/01/2026

Can you trust online health information? 👀

This , we’re sharing how we make sure you can trust the information on our website.

Searching for symptoms and treatment options can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s so much conflicting information online. We make sure the health information on our website is written by clinical experts and checked by trained editors, so you can be confident it’s clear, up to date, and medically accurate.

Patients, families, and carers help shape our content. This makes sure we base our information on real experiences and answer the questions that matter most. You can get involved too by joining our Volunteer Readers Group.

From how we do and don’t use AI, to how we create multiple accessible formats, read more on our website: www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/about-us/safe-and-reliable-health-information

19/01/2026

Not had your flu vaccine yet?

Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and reduce the risk of serious illness.

You can still book an appointment through your GP, local pharmacy or the NHS app.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine

19/01/2026

Our amazing Evelina London community physiotherapy team hosted a disability-inclusive sports day for children and young people, thanks to support from Evelina London Children's Charity.

5-year-old Charlie and his mum Camilla were among the attendees who came to get active while having fun.

They were encouraged to try new things by Rebecca Clarke, a wheelchair cricket star for Surrey and Team GB, who explained how sport helped her build confidence and tackle challenges.

Learn how the event helped to make physical activity accessible for all abilities: https://www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/news-article.aspx?page=all-star-community-physiotherapy-sports-day

16/01/2026

We’d like to extend our congratulations to Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub who received the British Heart Foundation's first ever Lifetime Achievement Award!

Professor Yacoub carried out the UK and Europe’s first ever combined heart and lung transplant at Harefield Hospital 42 years ago and established the largest heart and lung transplantation programme in the world at the hospital. Alongside this, he pioneered numerous surgical techniques that revolutionised the field of cardiac surgery and continues to contribute to cardiac research today.

As featured on The One Show last night, pioneering heart surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has been honoured with our first ever Lifetime Achievement Award.

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub is one of the world’s most celebrated and influential heart surgeons. Over a remarkable seven‑decade career, he has revolutionised cardiac care performing thousands of life‑saving operations, pioneering heart and lung transplantation in the UK, and reshaping the future of medicine for generations to come.

The 90‑year‑old’s long list of accolades includes a Knighthood, the Order of Merit, and numerous international awards. He pioneered landmark innovations such as the arterial switch operation and the Ross‑Yacoub technique. His impact extends far beyond the operating theatre, establishing cardiac programmes in countries including Egypt, Ethiopia and Jamaica.

His legacy lives on in every life saved.

16/01/2026

Congratulations to the colleagues who completed our Positive Action career development programmes last year. 👏

The programmes are designed to support colleagues from the global majority to overcome career barriers linked to race, while addressing the under-representation of racially diverse talent at senior levels.

Participants not only built skills, confidence, and knowledge to progress their careers, they also delivered projects that make a real difference, including:
• reducing missed appointments using data
• leveraging technology in procurement
• improving patient experience and engagement
• reducing waste and improving sustainability
• driving change through stakeholder engagement

We’re proud of every graduate and grateful to Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity for funding these programmes.

Better career pathways mean future senior leaders will better reflect the communities we serve, leading to better care and experiences for all.

🎥 Watch a short clip from the special graduation ceremony at St Thomas’ Hospital.

16/01/2026

Before Christmas, we hosted a very special screening of Christmas Karma at Guy’s MediCinema – directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gurinder Chadha OBE.

The day was extra special because one of our Evelina London patients, Freddie Marshall Ellis, starred as Tiny Tim in the film! Freddie, who is treated at Evelina London for Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), joined Gurinder to introduce the movie to children with NF1 before enjoying the screening together.

Freddie was an absolute star and gave a heartfelt shout-out to his NHS teams during an interview with ITV London. ⭐

We're so grateful to Rags Martel for creating an extended 4½-minute version of his ITV report, capturing all the magic of the day.

👉 Watch the full feature here: https://ow.ly/meKv50XTYfv

Huge thanks to Gurinder, MediCinema and everyone involved in making this such a memorable experience for our patients and families. 💙

15/01/2026

Want to quit smoking this year?

If you live in Lambeth, our stop smoking service is here to support you at every step. You can get free treatments, practical advice and help to stay on track.

Find out more 👉 www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/stop-smoking

15/01/2026

In December, we hosted the third annual showcase of nurse- and midwife-led research at Guy’s and St Thomas’.

Our ACORN centre of research for nurses and midwives brought together over 100 colleagues from diverse clinical and academic areas to share their work. The event highlighted the depth and diversity of research led by our nursing and midwifery teams.

Keynote speeches from Chief Nurse Professor Avey Bhatia and ACORN Director Professor Mary Wells set the tone for a day of presentations, elevator pitches, and more than 40 posters. Projects showcased innovations in clinical assessment, genomics capability, and inclusive approaches to patient and public involvement.

Congratulations to our prize winners: 👏

• Anbhu Balasubramanian – best oral presentation
• Hannah Rogers – best elevator pitch
• Lucy Moorhead – highly commended elevator pitch
• Rachael Gardner – highly commended elevator pitch
• Jing Husaini – best poster
• Kendra Schneller – highly commended poster
• Laura Farnham – highly commended poster

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate. 💙

14/01/2026

Massive congratulations to Evelina London patient, Lilah Hopewell, for scooping Young Artist Award at a recent auction in aid of Evelina London Children's Charity.

Lilah, who's been an Evelina London patient since she was 3 months old, said her piece titled 'Home from home' shows "things from my home life and how hospital can still be fun".

With the help of patients like Lilah, hosts ADP Architecture and all the organisers, the auction raised over £4,000 to help us give children the care the need.

13/01/2026

Did you watch last night’s The One Show powerful film about Martha’s Rule?

Martha’s Rule is a support line that is putting patients and their families at the heart of hospital care. It allows patients, families, carers and staff to call a number on the ward to request a rapid review if a patient’s condition is getting worse.

Dr Ronny Cheung, a consultant general paediatrician at Evelina London Children's Hospital, spoke to reporter Ashley John-Baptiste in the film about what it can mean for clinicians.

Dr Cheung said: “If even one of those calls ends up changing the course of a patient’s care for the better and potentially saving lives, it’s unconscionable for us not to do that.”

There’s still time to watch The One Show film on BBC iPlayer.

13/01/2026

Thinking about making healthier changes in the new year but not sure where to start?💭

Why not visit one of our Vital 5 kiosks. Our kiosks make it easy to stay on top of your health by helping you monitor your:

• blood pressure
• weight and body mass index (BMI)
• mental wellbeing
• alcohol and smoking habits

Health checks are a great way to assess your risk of health conditions, and spot early warning signs of problems that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Find out more about the Vital 5 and kiosks near you:
www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/vital-5-ways-to-stay-healthy

12/01/2026

We’re proud to share our new Green Plan to 2028, setting out how we’ll reduce our environmental impact while continuing to deliver world-class care. We’re already making great progress.

Here are 10 ways we’re driving sustainability today:

1. Inhaler recycling
2. Walking aids return scheme
3. Gloves Off initiative
4. Tackling food waste
5. Improving green spaces
6. Helping patients recover through gardening
7. Shifting to electric vehicles
8. Measures to improve local air quality
9. Delivering blood samples by drone
10. Cutting printing by 31% through Epic and MyChart

This is just the beginning. Our Green Plan sets out our next steps towards creating a greener, healthier future.💚

Swipe through the carousel to see how we’re making a difference.👇

Read our Green Plan in full: https://ow.ly/3MAV50XSYnp