Billy Kelly is our Trust's armed forces programme lead.

In the latest issue of the GiST, we go behind the scenes to find out how his team supports reservists, veterans, volunteers and their families: bit.ly/GiSTBillyK

#TeamGSTT #ArmedForces

Read about our latest successful High Intensity Theatre (HIT) list, which is being used to help reduce the backlog for surgery:

Still time for you to apply and become a Patient Safety Partner in #SouthEastLondon ! Join us and support patient safety improvement in health and care provisions across south east London.

For more information and how you can apply: letstalkhealthandcareselondon.org/selpatient-saf…

This Black History Month, read a blog post by our Deputy Chief Nurse Jay Dungeni.

Titled 'I'm still conflicted' he discusses his ambition to improve the often still difficult career journeys for so many Black people bit.ly/BHMJayBlog

#BHM #TeamGSTT

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now make 999 calls by video thanks to a new app. 📱

Watch London Ambulance Service 💙 paramedic Richard explain how it works. ⬇️

Meet Jeannine who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease before she was born.

Sickle cell disease is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean family background.

Find out how you can take part in research:

bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/taking-part/ho…

#BHM #bhm2022

Claire Bromley nearly lost her baby when she got COVID last year. She spent time in intensive care, recovered and named her son after St Thomas' Hospital.

Marking his first birthday, she thanks staff who cared for her and urges people to get vaccinated
bit.ly/CovidMumBaby

If you’re over 50, you're eligible for a free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine this winter. Find out more nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

Meet Charlotte Yearwood Martin, fertility research nurse at Guy’s Hospital.

Read Charlotte's blog about who inspires her, and why she wants to see Black history represented in schools.

bit.ly/GSTT-Charlotte…

#TeamGSTT #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

Congratulations to our Chief Nurse Avey Bhatia who is named as one of Health Service Journal 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health.

Avey is passionate about career and leadership development for nursing and midwifery colleagues.

hsj.co.uk/the-50-most-in…

We welcomed over 300 people to our annual Low Vision Day at St Thomas' Hospital, to raise awareness of the support available to people who have low vision.

The event was supported by our ophthalmology department, students and local charities and organisations.

#TeamGSTT

Take part in one of the world’s most iconic races and sign up for the 2023 #LondonMarathon . Run for Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity and help support exceptional healthcare and the teams who deliver it. Sign up today: bit.ly/3M70kd6

Designing and building a new website is about people, not just technology.

That's why we worked with our patients, users and staff before launching our new website earlier this year.

Find out what was involved in the latest issue of the GiST: bit.ly/TheGiST38Page6

Thank you to everyone who joined our last #nursing open day on 14 October.

Are you interested in joining one of London's most prestigious, diverse and pioneering teams?

Sign up to find out more about a nursing career at Evelina London: bit.ly/EvelinaNursing…

#nurse s #nurse

If you're living with type 2 diabetes, you can reduce the risk of complications by leading a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Living is a free online NHS service offering support to help you do this — sign up today. ➡️ healthyliving.nhs.uk

A huge congratulations to our nursing assistant Toni Borreda, who received a Cavell Star Award for going above and beyond to support our hand trauma patients.

He's also a wellbeing champion who supports his team with their motivation and fitness levels.

#TeamGSTT

London, you good? Having good mental health helps us to relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. For free, practical tips on managing your wellbeing, visit nhs.uk/Every-Mind-Mat… 🧠💛 #LondonYouGood

'I am proud to be in a position where I can directly contribute to care for children and families who are disadvantaged or experiencing health inequalities as a result of where they live or their race.'

Taiwo is clinical lead nurse for universal services: bit.ly/EvelinaWhatDoY…