1. Refer to the children's audiology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our children's audiology service.

  2. Gender affirmation surgery

    Unfortunately, Charing Cross Hospital is no longer able to offer feminising gender affirmation surgery as we will have no specialist surgeons with the required skills after 1 October 2021. We are working in partnership with other NHS services to…

  3. Summary of the elective orthopaedic centre proposal for the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) - 8 March 2023 pdf file icon

  4. Our achievements

    Learn about some of our many achievements, spanning more than a hundred years.

  5. Refer to the neuro-oncology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neuro-oncology service, which cares for patients with brain tumours and spinal tumours from across north west London.

  6. New director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences

    Dr Suki Balendra appointed as director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences.

  7. Imaging clinics

    All Imaging services are offered by appointment only and are held in the locations below..

  8. GP services clinics

    The Fulham and Hammersmith centres for health are hospital-based GP centres, located at Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals.

  9. Why diversity in clinical trials is essential to the future of UK life sciences

    A new collaborative report co-authored by the Trust highlights reasons why incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion is essential in clinical trials.

  10. Trust and rail staff join together to mark NHS75

    Staff from St Mary’s Hospital attended a special NHS 75 anniversary event at neighboring Paddington Station on Tuesday, where Aneira Thomas – first person born on the NHS – unveiled new train named Aneurin Bevan.

  11. Global medical companies join Paddington Life Sciences Partners

    Convatec and Ipsen are part of the growing life sciences community around St Mary's Hospital.

  12. New chairs for Trust’s strategic lay forum

    Shanaka Dias and Ed Lowther will take over as co-chairs of Imperial College Healthcare’s strategic lay forum on 1 January 2024.

  13. Refer to the neurodisability and child development service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neurodisability and child development service.

  14. Leading life sciences organisations join forces in Paddington

    Paddington Life Sciences Partners is an influential partnership group made up of NHS, industry, community and academic organisations.

  15. First full year impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence programme

    A pilot programme helped almost 100 patients affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in its first full year of operation.

  16. Donate or fundraise

    Find out more about donating and fundraising for the Trust.

  17. Dr David Wingfield to lead on integrating research further into primary care

    GP Dr David Wingfield has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre’s Primary Care Lead.

  18. GSK backs Fleming Initiative with £45m pledge to help fight against drug resistant infections

    Global biopharma company, GSK, will become the first founding partner of the Fleming Initiative, an innovative and collaborative new approach led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London to tackle anti-microbial…

  19. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  20. First of three new NHS community diagnostic centres for north west London opens

    The Willesden facility is the first of three new community diagnostic centres in north west London to create additional diagnostic capacity for planned care in community locations, separated from urgent and emergency services.

  21. Investing in volunteers to build connections with our communities

    Chris Neal, head of volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, explains how the benefits of volunteering to our Trust stretch far beyond the hospital walls.

  22. Joint Chair announced for north west London's four acute trusts

    North west London's four acute trusts are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as new joint Chair.

  23. Using volunteers to reduce Did Not Attend rate amongst the most deprived

    As part of our population health and equity framework, innovative work is underway to design and deliver ways to improve our patient’s access, experience and outcomes and to reduce inequalities. Here, Arissa James, FY3 doctor, shines a light on a…

  24. Neurodisability and child development clinics

    Our neurodisability and child development service holds clinics at St Mary's Hospital and in the community.

  25. Three Imperial researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships

    Three leading Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) for their work in biomedical and health research. This year’s researchers are among 59 influential biomedical and health scientists to…

  26. “My rotation with Paddington Life Sciences has provided incredible opportunities”: Meet James Harkness

    Junior doctor Dr James Harkness shares an insight into completing a four-month rotation with the Paddington Life Sciences team as part of his Foundation Training.

  27. Pre-assessment for surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the pre-assessment for surgery service.

  28. Patient information

    Learn more about what you can expect from our cardiovascular health and rehabilitation programme.

  29. Imperial consultant's book uses scientific evidence to help people lose weight

    A Trust consultant specialising in obesity has published a new book aiming to help people reach a healthy body weight.

  30. Network Learning Forum - Long Covid

    Network Learning Forums Long COVID – symptoms experienced months after the coronavirus infection Wednesday 14th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by: Dr Sarah Elkin, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine & Clinical Director Integrated Care,…

  31. PaddingtonNow BID pop-up event on St Mary's redevelopment

    We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…

  32. The Fleming Centre: Driving the fight against antimicrobial resistance

    Professor Ara Darzi, Chair of The Fleming Centre Initiative, writes about the pivotal role this centre will play in the fight against AMR and the far-reaching impact it promises to deliver. 

  33. How healthcare data and artificial intelligence can improve care

    Healthcare data and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping clinicians make better treatment decisions and improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. In this seminar, two experts will talk about their work on using healthcare data for…

  34. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  35. Church Street Market pop-up event on St Mary's redevelopment

    We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…

  36. Fleming Initiative raises first 100m in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance

    As world leaders gather in New York to discuss the growing global health threat, the Fleming Initiative is poised to break down barriers to progress. Three new partners - LifeArc, Cepheid and Optum - have pledged additional funding and resources to…

  37. Flagship lounges at Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals officially open for staff

    Two new staff lounges within Hammersmith and Charing Cross restaurants are now officially open.

  38. Refer to the bariatric surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our bariatric surgery service.

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  40. How to refer to pelvic health physiotherapy in pregnancy

    Find out how to refer to our pelvic health physiotherapy service.

  41. Clinics and follow-up care

    Consultant led clinics:  Location:  Renal Home Therapies Unit,  Hammersmith Hospital,  Ground Floor, B block,  Du Cane Road,  W12 0HS  Dr Corbett runs his clinic every Tuesday morning  Prof Edwina Brown runs her clinic every Friday…

  42. Imperial Clinical Trials Unit

    The Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) leads primarily on the design, conduct and analysis of national and international multi-centre trials.

  43. Advanced nurse practitioners in cardiology

    Advanced nurse practitioners offer high quality, patient-centred care to patients with our cardiology services.

  44. Four Imperial People awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships

    Four Trust researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their work in biomedical and health research. The researchers are among 60 outstanding biomedical and health scientists to be elected Fellows of the…

  45. Refer to the physiotherapy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  46. Intensive care consultant to lead NIHR's National Research Collaboration Programme

    Intensive care consultant, Professor Anthony Gordon, has been appointed as Programme Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) National Research Collaboration Programme (NRCP).

  47. Community cardiology and respiratory clinics and community services

    Our community cardiology and respiratory service offers care close to home for common heart, blood pressure and breathing difficulties. We have a range of clinics to suit patients in different areas in our community.

  48. GP services patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our GP services.

  49. Artificial intelligence can enhance patient care after cataract surgery

    A study has found that an automated artificial intelligence (AI) voice system enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered system, called Dora, can call patients to ask them questions, understand their answers and accurately…

  50. School raises over 20k for Charing Cross Hospital

    A local school has helped raise over £20k for Charing Cross Hospital, to help patients with neurological conditions and disorders.

  51. Maternity patient information

    Patient information leaflets  Eating well for mothers who are expressing Ferinject Follow up care for contraceptive intrauterine device IUD fitted post-birth PPIUC Having a maternity scan How to start breastfeeding Hiring…

  52. Fischer associates report pdf file icon

  53. Trust recognised at HSJ Partnership Awards

    Imperial College Healthcare’s collaborative work was recognised at the recent HSJ Partnership Awards

  54. New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness

    Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.  Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely to smoke. However, this latest study – which is the…

  55. St Mary's Hospital is early adopter of innovative obesity treatment

    Imperial College Healthcare is one of the first NHS trusts in London to start offering a new, minimally invasive treatment option to patients with obesity.

  56. Online webinar event on St Mary's redevelopment

    We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…

  57. Improvements at Imperial College Healthcare recognised in the 2022 Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards shortlist

    Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted in five categories of this year’s national HSJ Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to healthcare

  58. Non-executive director recognised in leadership list celebrating 75 years of NHS

    Sim Scavazza, non-executive director at Imperial College Healthcare, has been recognised in GEMS: Hidden in Plain Sight (75@75) - a new leadership list curated by the Seacole Group and Colourful Healthcare.

  59. Perinetal pelvic health service patient information

    Find out what to expect from your perinatal pelvic health appointment

  60. Two Trust experts appointed to prestigious national research positions

    Two honorary consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have been appointed senior investigators by the National Institute of Health and Care Research.

  61. Our plans to maintain high quality care throughout a challenging winter

    We are finalising plans to maintain high quality care for all our patients throughout what is anticipated to be a challenging winter.

  62. Courses and support before and after birth

    Our antenatal (pregnancy) and postnatal (after birth) courses have been created by our midwives, doctors and physiotherapists to give you and your birth partner the information to support your pregnancy, delivery, recovery and journey as a new…

  63. Inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative appointed

    Professor Alison Holmes has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative.

  64. Improving cancer care pathways at Imperial College Healthcare

    In February 2024, we kicked off a major programme to find out how we could make our cancer care pathways work better for patients and their families, drawing directly on their views and ideas as well as those of our staff and care partners. While…

  65. Children's accident and emergency clinics

    Our children's accident and emergency department is at St Mary's Hospital.

  66. Network Learning Forum on 15th July 2020

    Presenters: Dr Tal Mahmud, HIYOS & Digital Health Fellow, Hounslow, and Dr Minal Bakhal, Clinical Director for Digital First Primary Care | NHS England and Improvement. An update from an NWL perspective with NWL Leads. Looking at all the…

  67. Cardiology

    Our world-class cardiology service at Hammersmith Hospital is a tertiary referral cardiac centre led by academic specialists who are leaders in their field. It is home to one of London's seven heart attack centres. The service uses cutting-edge…

  68. Charity grant helps doctors utilise data to improve outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer

    Doctors are pioneering a new approach to data analysis that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

  69. AI stethoscope rolled out to GP clinics in north west London to help diagnose heart failure

    A national trial will determine if providing GPs with AI-enabled stethoscopes increases early diagnosis of heart failure.

  70. Meet the neurodisability and child development team

    Our neurodisability and child development service is managed by a team of consultants.

  71. Pharmacy assistant

    Pharmacy assistants work as part of a pharmacy team under the direction of a registered pharmacist.

  72. Digital leadership changes for the NHS in north west London

    The retirement this month of Kevin Jarrold, joint chief information officer, has set in train leadership changes across the wider North West London Acute Provider Collaborative and the North West London Integrated Care Board.

  73. Find Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre

    Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.

  74. Psychiatry liaison service patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to your appointment.

  75. The best protection against measles

    Measles cases are rising across the country, with a particular increase in London in recent weeks. TikTok has launched #GrabAJab: an in-app campaign to encourage people to get the MMR vaccine, featuring expert NHS voices and links to NHS information.

  76. Wellbeing programme can improve quality of life and breathlessness after Covid-19

    An online breathing and wellbeing programme helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to a new study.

  77. What to expect at your appointment

    Find out what to expect at your outpatient appointment, including what to bring and who you will see.

  78. St Mary’s consultant wins national award for research work

    Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.

  79. Home dialysis

    Some people prefer to carry out their treatments in the comfort of their own home. There are two different types of home dialysis options: Home haemodialysis  Peritoneal dialysis: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis…

  80. "I knew the gut microbiome was important to our health and I wanted to focus my future career on understanding how": Meet James Kinross

    An Imperial surgeon specialising in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.

  81. Lay partners ensure patients, and the community are being listened to: Meet Phayza Fudlalla

    We work hard to understand and respond to what patients and the community want and need. Lay partners are crucial to this; they work collaboratively with staff to co-produce strategies, programmes and plans to ensure our care is patient-centred,…

  82. Hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention

    The hypertension and cardiac disease prevention clinic takes a holistic approach to managing high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors.

  83. Volunteer Employability Programme is changing lives, and applications are open

    Unemployment and poverty are among the biggest factors that may impact an individual’s health – and we know there are significant health inequalities affecting the patient population in north west London. To help address this challenge, Imperial…

  84. New life sciences cluster in Paddington to maximise local and global benefits of NHS, research, industry and community partnerships

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has set out its vision for a new life sciences cluster in Paddington.

  85. MSK Webinar - 3 June 2020

    MSK specialists and colleagues in North West London will present this MSK webinar and Q & A session. Presented by - Dr Ian Bernstein  MSK Physician Connect and GP Partner Primary Care Lead, NWL clinical reference group for Orthopaedics…

  86. Pharmacy

    As a kidney patient, you may need to take a range of medicines to treat the underlying cause of your kidney problems. You may also need to take medicines to treat other health conditions you have. The pharmacy team will support other members of…

  87. Trust staff complete programme to help them into research careers

    Trust staff from a range of clinical specialities have graduated from an AHSC programme designed to support them into research careers.

  88. Share your views on Charing Cross refurbishment

    We are working on a full refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor of Charing Cross Hospital and we want your views on how we can improve these spaces.

  89. Medical issues

    Medical issues after a kidney transplant Rejection  Rejection is when your immune system starts to attack your transplanted kidney because it recognises the kidney has come from a different person. Immunosuppressant medicines or anti-rejection…

  90. BBC Two Hospital series 2

    The second series of Hospital, a four part series, again followed staff and patients at the Trust’s five hospitals to illustrate the achievements and challenges facing the NHS.

  91. Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

    The National Health Service turns 75 on Wednesday 5 July. Find out how we're celebrating this milestone.

  92. Dr Dominique Allwood appointed chief executive officer of Imperial College Health Partners

    Dominique is a consultant in public health medicine and will retain her part-time role as director of population health at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  93. Where to go for care

    Find out where to go for medical advice and treatment if you are feeling unwell or have had an accident.

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