Covid can still be dangerous and life-threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system.

If you are 75 or over or have a weakened immune system you can book your seasonal Covid vaccine now.

Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine 💻or use the NHS App 📱

April is #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth - did you know Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

If you have any of the symptoms shown here for three weeks or more, it’s important to get them checked by your GP.

For more details click here nhs.uk/conditions/bow…

How has your #StGeorgesDay been so far?

At our Ingredients restaurants inside our hospitals the lunch choices paid tribute to the patron saint of England 🍽️

And they were all delicious 😋

Happy St. George's Day🐴🏥

At St George's Hospital we take pride in our rich history and in our main entrance we have the iconic statue of the patron saint of England on his horse.

This symbolises courage and strength #StGeorgesDay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Today is #EarthDay and we are working hard to achieve a carbon footprint of zero 🌍

Our green plan aims to match a goal by NHS England to hit that target by 2040 🎯

To read more about the plan click here stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl…

💬 'Being a health play specialist is such a rewarding role. I’ve helped make major improvements to the hospital, such as creating the wonderful sensory garden.'

Meet Kristy Parrack, Health Play Specialist at ESTH, who is our #Teamgesh staff story ❤️

stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/s…

Wishing a Happy #Passover to all our colleagues, patients and communities who are celebrating ❤️

Caroline Wrixon says she owes her life to the ‘brilliant’ team at #Tooting 's St George's Hospital after an eye test led to a brain tumour diagnosis.

Full info via St George's NHS FT: stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/i-wen…

Mondays are usually the busiest days at our three emergency departments.

People should attend an ED or dial 999 if it’s an emergency/life-threatening – but when less urgent other services may be more appropriate.

💻 NHS 111 online when urgent
🚶 Pharmacies for minor concerns

Brave Caroline Wrixon has shared her brain tumour story which began when she went for a routine eye test.

She had no noticeable symptoms but her optician noticed an abnormality caused by a Grade 2 atypical meningioma tumour.

Read about her journey here
stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/i-wen…

It’s London Marathon day!! Good luck to all our incredible runners. We’ll be cheering you on at mile 11!

If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions living with a silent killer without knowing it.

High blood pressure can pose significant health risks but is highly treatable.

To find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check click here: qrco.de/benI0T

Happy #LondonMarathon Day 🏃🏃‍♂️

Good luck to everyone taking part today including a team of kind-hearted runners who will be raising funds for our hospital charity St George's Hospital Charity ❤️

To find out more about the charity or make a donation visit stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk

Legendary sports commentator Martin Tyler has enjoyed a career that has spanned more than 50 years.

But he faced losing his voice – and his lengthy career - until dedicated teams at St George’s stepped in.

Find out how they saved his voice here: stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/comme…

💬 'Supporting children to be more resilient is so important to me – especially during long-term or repeat stays at hospital.'

Meet Kristy Parrack, Health Play Specialist at ESTH, who is our #Teamgesh staff story ❤️

stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/s…

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go please use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

☎️ You can call 111

💻 Go online at nhs.uk/111

📱 Or use the #NHS App.

If you’re registered with a GP in England and aged 56-64 the NHS will send you a #BowelCancer testing kit.

Please use it because catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying.

More about #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth at nhs.uk/bowel

Thank you so much Carrie for sharing the story of your shock brain tumour diagnosis with us❤️

When Caroline Wrixon booked an appointment with her optician she had no idea it would lead to lifesaving surgery.

The project manager, 40, says she owes her life to the ‘brilliant’ team at St George’s after her eye test led to a brain tumour diagnosis.

stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/i-wen…

April is #BowelCancer Awareness month and did you know your next poo could save your life?

If you’ve received a #BowelCancer testing kit through the post please use it and don’t forget to send it back.

Find out more by visiting nhs.uk/bowel