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

People should attend an ED or dial 999 only in an emergency/life-threatening.

When less urgent other services may be more appropriate.

💻NHS 111 online when urgent.
🚶Pharmacies for minor concerns.

Today is the final day of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety which will aid our mental health.

We hope you have found the daily tips helpful.

For more #NHS advice and help click here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

It is a myth that you'll be seen quicker if you come to our emergency departments when it’s a non-emergency.

In fact it may result in a longer wait as you could be redirected to another service.

So please use NHS 111 online first and you'll be directed to the right place💻

High blood pressure puts you at risk of life-threatening conditions.

One in 4 adults have high blood pressure unknowingly as they show no symptoms.

Friday marked #WorldHypertensionDay and we are urging anyone over the age of 40 to get their blood pressure checked for free

Today is day six of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Looking after your mental health is something we should think about all the time just like with our physical health.

Staying on top of our mental wellbeing helps us to manage difficult times

Read more here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Congratulations to our hospital charity St George's Hospital Charity which raised a whopping £40,000 from a star-studded event with Dame Judi Dench and other A-listers.

Held at Claridge's the incredible proceeds will go to Lymphoedema Research Fund.

More info here stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk/news/star-stud…

George Gouveia followed in the footsteps of his dad by working as a porter.

He has been at St George's for over 30 years and met his wife here over 20 years ago.

George is now IDT Head of Training at St George’s and this week's #Teamgesh staff story❤️

epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/staffstories

One in four people in the UK are living with high blood pressure unknowingly as they have no symptoms.

#WorldHypertensionDay was yesterday and high blood pressure puts you at risk of life-threatening conditions.

Get yours checked for free at a pharmacy nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

If you need urgent medical help for you or a loved one but you're not sure where to go please use 111.

They'll make an assessment so you will be directed to the correct place to get the right medical help.

💻Online to NHS 111 at nhs.uk/111
📱 Use the NHS App

If you are doing anything outside this weekend - like buying or selling at a car boot sale please stay safe in the sun 🌞

Wear clothes that provide protection - such as a hat that shades the face, neck and ears - and don't forget to use sun cream/lotion

nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

Today is day five of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Talking to someone about how we are feeling or finding ways to help other people can curb loneliness and improve your mental health and wellbeing.

This can be online, by phone or in person.

Read more here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Meet Frankie, Flossie and Rosie who took a lap of honour around the perimeter of St George's today for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🐶

All three are therapy dogs so enjoy giving out furry cuddles to patients ❤️

Flossie's owner Petrina Kilby talks about the enjoyable walk 🚶🚶‍♀️

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay and persistent high blood pressure can put you at risk of:
Heart disease
Heart attacks
Strokes
Heart failure
Peripheral arterial disease
Aortic aneurysms
Kidney disease
Vascular dementia

Check yours for free at a pharmacy
nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Whooping cough cases are rising in England.

Sadly, five babies have died between January and March this year.

Agata is the immunisation nurse for the maternity department at St George's and shares exactly why pregnant women should get vaccinated against whooping cough

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay and around one in 4 adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure.

Having high pressure could increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke, so if you're over 40 you can have it checked for free at a local pharmacy
nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Coming to our emergency departments when it’s a non-emergency doesn’t mean you will be seen more quickly.

It may result in a longer wait altogether as you could be redirected to another service.

So please use NHS 111 online first and you will be directed to the right place💻

Today is day four of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Taking steps to think about things differently can improve your mental health and wellbeing.

This is because sometimes we develop patterns of thoughts or behaviours that are unhelpful.

Read more here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

💬'Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than helping people. You can’t underestimate the positive impact a smile or a kind word can have on a patient.'

Meet George Gouveia, IDT Head of Training at St George’s, who is this week's #Teamgesh staff story❤️

stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/s…

We are extremely proud of our wonderful team who carried out this rare procedure which was led by Asma Khalil ❤️

Whooping cough cases are on the rise with babies who are too young to start their vaccinations at greatest risk.

If you're pregnant you can help protect your baby by getting vaccinated as your immunity will pass through the placenta.

Read more info here nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…