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Health chief warns of common mistake people make as hospitals brace for cold weather spike - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Hospitals across London and Surrey are bracing for the impact of this weekend’s cold snap on emergency services. With the Met Office predicting sub-zero temperatures and snow, St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) are expecting demand to soar as the temperature drops. While icy conditions can cause … Continue reading →

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