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Hospital ChaplainAs part of the high standard of holistic care provided by London Bridge Hospital,Spiritual Care is provided by the Hospital Chaplain.Gillian Garman studied Theology at Moorlands Bible College, Christchurch, Dorset.Following three years of further study, she was later licensed as a Lay Reader in 1997to the Church of England parish of St Mary’s Green, St Green, Orpington, Kent, in theDiocese of Rochester.For the part-time role of Hospital Chaplain at London Bridge Hospital, Gillian haspermission from the Diocese of Southwark. She is also able to administer HolyCommunion on request and is happy to visit patients of any faith or none.Roman Catholic PriestA Roman Catholic Priest is available and can be contacted through Gillian or, out ofhours, via the Duty Sister.Southwark CathedralLondon Bridge Hospital does not have a Chapel, however, relatives and visitors maylike to visit our Southwark Cathedral, which is an Anglican Cathedral dedicated to StSaviour and St Mary Overie, it is situated on Bankside at the south side of LondonBridge. Southwark Cathedral is within a 2-3 minute walk of the hospital and can befound by turning right out of the main entrance and walking under London Bridge,where it is situated on the left.Ministers Of Other FaithsMinisters of other faiths can be contacted through Gillian and, out of hours, via theDuty Manager.Gillian is available as required and can be contacted on 020 7234 2549/2571 or 2550or through any member of hospital staff.Gillian GarmanAnnual Events Organised ByThe Chaplain• Traditional Carol Singing in theAtrium with brass band and churchchoirs for patients, staff and visitors atChristmas.• The Annual Memorial Service inSouthwark Cathedral for staff andpatients’ relatives, which is usually heldin late April.New ServicesThe London Vascular GroupThe London Vascular Group is a specialistgroup of three vascular consultants andone vascular radiologist, with similarphilosophies on the use of minimallyinvasive interventions for varicose veinsand vascular disease. They are highlyrespected in their field and renowned fortheir leading edge ideas, as well as qualitycare and service provision.The London Vascular Group uses thevery latest technologies and guidelines forpractice. They work as a team, so you willbe gaining opinion and diagnosis backedby all four members. The London VascularGroup offers a flexible service, wheretreatment is provided when you need it.The Group specialises in the managementof all vascular conditions, including varicoseveins, aneurysms and other diseases of theaorta, peripheral vascular disease, venousthrombosis, vascular malformations andlymphoedema.The London Bridge Hospital is the latesthospital development in London, offeringstate-of-the-art luxurious surroundings,for what will be a relatively short stay inhospital due to the fast recovery times thatresult from the service offered.Procedures:Varicose VeinsThe London Vascular Group favoursthe use of Endovascular Laser Ablation(EVLA) and Ultrasound-Guided FoamSclerotherapy (UGFS) techniques, wherepossible, for the treatment of varicoseveins. These techniques allow treatmentto take place under local anaesthetic andremove the complications associatedwith conventional varicose vein surgery.A member of the Group will assess you,usually with an ultrasound examinationof the venous system, and discuss thetreatment options. Treatment sessionsthen occur on an outpatient basis.Ambulatory treatment of varicose veinshas significantly reduced post-operativediscomfort and allows rapid return tonormal activities.Aortic AneurysmAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)affects the main blood vessels resultingin abnormal expansion with possiblerupture and death. The members of theGroup are experts in the management ofaneurysms and favour the use of the latestkeyhole techniques for aneurysm repair.Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) ispossible for the majority of patients withaneurysms. EVAR has a lower complicationrate than open aortic repair, a reducedhospital stay and faster recovery. TheGroup also provides a screening servicefor AAA for patients at higher risk.Peripheral Vascular DiseaseBy including both vascular surgical andinterventional radiology, the Group’sexpertise can manage conditions affectingthe circulation to the limbs, using the bestcombination of keyhole and operativetechniques. Blocked arteries can often bereopened using balloons (angioplasty andstents) avoiding surgery. More extensiveoperations are sometimes required.Melanie ToddTel: 020 7234 228815