Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care

20/08/2025

We’re proud to share that the Evelina London pharmacy team has won the ‘Team of the Year’ award!

The award, presented by global pharmaceutical company Clinigen, celebrates their exceptional dedication to prescribing and administering medicines safely and effectively to patients.

The over-40-strong team works across Evelina London Children’s, Royal Brompton and St Thomas’ hospitals, and children’s community services across Lambeth and Southwark.

The pharmacy team at Evelina London plays a crucial role as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing a compassionate, patient- and family-centred approach to care.

Congratulations to the wonderful pharmacy team and thank you for all your hard work!

18/08/2025

Retinal detachment is one of the most common eye emergencies in the UK. 👁️

You may be at higher risk if you:
- are aged 40-70 years old
- are short-sighted
- had recent eye surgery (e.g., cataract surgery)
- had a previous retinal detachment
- have a family history

Learn more at: https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/news/what-causes-retinal-detachment/

14/08/2025

Our cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) programme could help you improve sleep disturbances in just 8 weeks. 🛌💤

Our sleep specialists can support you to:

- address sleep-related anxiety
- aid relaxation
- improved sleep quality
- manage behavioural sleep issues

Find out more at https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/treatments/cbti-for-insomnia or call us on 020 3131 5130 to book your appointment today.

12/08/2025

Did you know glue ear affects 4 in 5 children by the age of 4?

Symptoms can include:
• balance issues or clumsiness
• ear discharge
• mild ear pain
• repeated ear infections
• sleep problems
• tinnitus

Find out more about the condition at: https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/conditions/glue-ear-in-children/
or book an appointment with an ENT specialist by calling 020 3131 5130

11/08/2025

We’re proud to offer world-leading lung care at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals.

Our experts pioneer earlier diagnoses and minimally invasive treatments for conditions like asthma, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, respiratory failure, COPD, cystic fibrosis and lung cancer.

Learn more: https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/services/respiratory-medicine/

08/08/2025

We’d like to introduce you to one of our consultant cardiologists – Dr Tito Kabir. 🙂

Dr Tito Kabir specialises in percutaneous coronary intervention, such as fitting stents or heart valve repair or replacement. He carries out both stable and emergency coronary angioplasty via the radial (wrist) approach.

He is a lead member of the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) programme at Harefield Hospital. In this role, he assesses, prepares, and undertakes TAVI procedures which are completed percutaneously - by inserting a catheter through a keyhole incision.

Visit our website to learn more about Dr Tito Kabir -
https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/specialists/tito-kabir

07/08/2025

This week is World Breastfeeding Week 👶🍼

From preconception through to caring for your new baby, our expert maternity team is here to support you every step of the way.

We recommend breastfeeding for the first 26 weeks, until you begin weaning. Breastfeeding has many benefits, including:
- building a strong emotional bond between you and your baby
- improving your health and lowering risk of illness
- meeting all your baby’s nutritional needs
- protecting your baby from infections and disease

However you choose to feed your baby, we’re here to support you throughout your journey.

06/08/2025

Beekeepers at Harefield Hospital have harvested 50kg of honey! 🐝🍯

Honey is more than just delicious – because it’s minimally processed, it retains traces of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These natural ingredients are believed to support heart health, digestion, immunity and even memory.

The funds raised from selling the honey also supports Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity fund world-leading medicine and research into heart and lung conditions.

05/08/2025

We are pleased to share this lovely quote from one of our patients, looked after by our incredible Howard Ward nursing team. 😊

Our plastic surgery service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals is one of the largest in the UK, working closely with the major trauma centre at King’s College Hospital.

Our plastic surgeons are leaders in their field, offering a range of specialist cosmetic procedures for the skin, face, breast and body.

Learn more about our services by visiting the link below:
https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/services/plastic-surgery/

04/08/2025

We offer minimally invasive (keyhole) procedures with the Versius Surgical Robotic System for children’s kidney and bladder conditions.

This includes our procedures for:

- pyeloplasty
- nephrectomy
- bladder diverticulum excision
- uretic re-implantation
- Mitrofanoff channel

Used for a wide variety of abdominal operations, robotic surgery helps to reduce scarring and recovery times.

➡️ Learn more on our website: https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/services/childrens-urology/

04/08/2025

We're proud to see the remarkable story of Jim Ashworth‑Beaumont featured in The Guardian over the weekend. Jim’s transition from prosthetics specialist to patient, and his decision to pursue osseointegration, highlights the importance of lived experience in advancing prosthetic care.

Osseointegration is an advanced procedure that anchors a titanium implant directly to the bone, enabling prosthetic limbs to feel and function more naturally.

Jim was treated at St Thomas' Hospital by Mr Edmund Fitzgerald O'Connor, our consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, overseen by osseointegration pioneer Rickard Brånemark.

At St Thomas’ Hospital, we champion innovation and expert care that brings such life-changing treatments within reach. Read the Guardian's article to discover more about osseointegration:

An experienced clinician in prosthetics, Jim Ashworth-Beaumont found himself the perfect guinea pig for a radical new option for amputees

30/07/2025

Hirschsprung disease is a rare condition that affects around 1 in 5,000 babies, making it difficult for them to empty their bowels. It’s 3 to 4 times more common in boys than girls.

Our expert paediatric surgeons provide specialised care, treatment, and long-term support for children with this condition.

Learn more about our expert care: https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/conditions/hirschsprung-disease-in-children