When Kathleen Rutter, 79, was diagnosed with lung cancer, it was a worrying time for her and her family. She spent time in hospital and lost weight, which meant she would have struggled to tolerate treatment.

Our trauma and orthopaedics team have carried out their 100^th robotic joint replacement. Catherine O’Brien-Passfield, 60, had a total joint replacement in her right knee on Monday 19 December.

We’re joining a pioneering scheme to help more people avoid long A&E waits this winter. The Remote Emergency Access Coordination Hub (REACH) aims to reduce unnecessary hospital visits by giving paramedics direct access to expert advice from emergency clinicians.

Kim Daybell, a doctor who recently retired from a 20-year sporting career including two Paralympic games, has encouraged more people with a disability to consider a career in the NHS.

Our surgical hub at King George Hospital has been named as one of just eight across the country to take part in a national accreditation scheme.

The CQC published the results of its annual maternity survey this week. Women were surveyed after giving birth in February last year.

Junior sister Alice Kenny was among staff discussing challenges they face when we welcomed BBC London’s health correspondent Karl Mercer to our A&E at Queen’s Hospital. He came to see how our staff were dealing with some of the worst pressures we’ve seen.

Staff at the London Ambulance Service are taking industrial action on Wednesday 11 January for 12 hours from 11am to 11pm.

As we entered the New Year, we welcomed 17 babies.

Twin brothers Jihan and Jisan Ahmed Malik surprised parents Jubayer and Asma when they arrived just after 1.30pm on Christmas Day – as they were not due for another month.