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Category Archives: Health & Fitness
The charity supporting St George’s Atkinson Morley Wing in Tooting is inviting people to take part in two amazing fundraising events.
The John King Brain Tumour Foundation fundraises for the Neurosurgery department. It was set up by Laura King whose husband John King sadly died following...
Jul, 31, 2019
David said: “I’m delighted to have received this award. Reaching 70 years with diabetes has had its ups and downs but it was worth the wait and determination – I’m very stubborn!”
Dr Nicola Neary, Consultant in Acute Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology, delivered a...
It’s World Hepatitis Day today, Sunday 28 July, and the St George’s Viral Hepatitis Team in Tooting are continuing to encourage local people to get tested for hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C is a blood borne virus. People can become infected by coming into contact with the blood of a person who...
On Sunday, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the space – no need to book.
Bring a picnic, and they'll provide activities, green space, shade and plenty of cool water! They’ll also be offering a particular welcome to families with young children or babies – ...
Jul, 25, 2019
Right now our garden and nursery are flourishing. All plants are grown and cultivated by our students and they’re available to buy. This means that by supporting this local social enterprise you’re making a real difference to people’s lives.
All good reasons to get your gardening on...
Jul, 24, 2019
Jay said: “If Aari couldn’t be helped any further, Sina and I felt strongly that we wanted Aari to help others. We did not want another family to suffer losing their child or loved one.
“Aari donated seven organs and saved the lives of two other children. We received a...
A message from Kate Allan, Secretary of the Balham and Tooting Community Association (BATCA), on Saturday’s fantastic Community Fun Day!
Perfect weather, a great crowd and loads to do made this a very special day.
Everyone was there – young people, families, community groups,...
Jul, 15, 2019
NHS Blood and Transplant is reminding donors in Tooting to give blood throughout the summer to help those who need it most.
Regular donations are vital because stocks are more vulnerable at this time of year. People get distracted by holidays, sporting events and the warmer weather, and stocks...
Sarah Collins of First Touch NNU in Tooting on a busy summer ahead and how one dad will be jumping out of a plane for the charity!
Hello from First Touch at St George's neonatal unit! July is incredibly busy for us as we head towards the summer holidays. This Saturday our supporters further...
Jul, 09, 2019
“St George’s is an NHS Foundation Trust, which means it elects staff and public Governors. Public Governors represent the best interests of the public by scrutinising the big decisions the Trust makes and checking its performance. We are there as a check and balance but we work...
A man from St Albans is set to take on the fitness challenge of a lifetime when he cycles one million metres in a bid to raise £10,000 for baby bank charity, Little Village, on the 23rd July.
Fitness fanatic Anthony Powell, 42 lives in Flamstead, near St Albans, with his wife ...
Elaine Hunter is a local resident and table tennis player who’s aiming to enter the 2020 Paralympics. Over to you Elaine...
My name is Elaine Hunter. I was born in Tooting but grew up in Putney after living for a couple of years in Jamaica. I’ve worked for nearly 25 years in...
Shamim Umarji explains:
“A total wrist replacement is a complex operation which requires enormous precision to ensure the new joint is correctly aligned and well balanced. Traditionally, the only surgical option available has been to fuse the wrist, which removes the pain but also...
All of these things are reflected in a number of programmes, initiatives and projects that we run for people with learning disabilities and autism at Share. For example:
Our training and advocacy work teaches our students valuable independent life skills, highlighting the importance of choice and...
Jun, 24, 2019
Wandsworth Foodbank’s report contains six recommendations for reducing poverty and the need for food banks locally; including the government ending the five-week wait for first payment of Universal Credit; and Wandsworth Council creating and publishing a local Anti-Poverty Strategy in...
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