1. Keeping in touch with patients in hospital

    If you cannot visit your friend or loved one in person, our hospitals can still support you to keep in touch.

  2. Help improve bone and joint care 14 June

    Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.

  3. Specialist neurological rehabilitation patient information

    Your neurological rehabilitation sessions will be unique to you and your condition, but here are a few things you should know before you begin.

  4. Meet the emergency care team

    Our emergency care service is managed by a team of consultants

  5. Sickle Cell Alliance formed to accelerate innovation and investment in research

    The Alliance combines the expertise of clinicians, researchers, educators and patient advocates.

  6. Former patient named Premier League Community Captain

    One of our patients has been awarded Chelsea Football Club’s prestigious annual Premier League Community Captain award.

  7. Facilities at Western Eye Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Western Eye Hospital

  8. Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit

    The Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit (ICRRU) works to develop new methods of sampling the airways, identification of biomarkers, and testing of new therapies and vaccines for respiratory diseases.

  9. Children's neurology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your child's neurology appointment.

  10. Trauma recruitment day

    A chance to meet with some of our clinical team, learn more about the Trust, the job opportunities we have and how we can support your career.

  11. Breast services clinics

    Our clinics offer outpatient appointments for a variety of breast related conditions.

  12. Innovation partnership looks to recycle facemasks into new products for the NHS

    Millions of items of PPE discarded in hospitals could be recycled into new products for the NHS.

  13. Trust consultant awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

    Dr Justin Roe, clinical service lead at the national centre for airway reconstruction at the Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to speech and language therapy, particularly during Covid-19.

  14. Patient information

    Preparing for your appointment The majority of our appointments are face to face; we will occasionally organise a follow-up telephone call to discuss investigation results and your progress. We ask that you check in for your appointment at the…

  15. Cardiac physiologists

    Our cardiac physiologists are an important part of our workforce – transforming patients’ lives by supporting to diagnose and treat patients with heart disease.

  16. Band 5 Staff nurse private healthcare coffee morning

    We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 staff nurse to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Private Health Department. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of specialities expanding your experience in a…

  17. Investing in our estate while progressing redevelopment

    An update on our redevelopment plans and ongoing investment in our hospitals.

  18. First UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer at Imperial College Healthcare

    Some patients with cancer at the Trust have become the first in the UK to receive a new treatment that could help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells.

  19. Proposed tube and rail strikes affecting public transport next week

    There are proposed tube and rail strikes on 21, 23 and 25 June. Please do take a look and plan your journey in advance if you are travelling to and from our hospitals.

  20. Kidney transplantation

    Our kidney transplantation service provides transplant services and long-term follow-up treatment for patients in northwest London.

  21. Meet the neurology team

    Our neurology service is managed by a team of consultants.

  22. Sustainable catering

    We will enable more sustainable catering at our hospital sites through a food and retail transformation programme which maps sustainability from farm-to-plate. This includes reviewing our supply chains, increasing plant-based and locally sourced…

  23. Delivery suites

    The delivery suite is an appropriate choice for you if you have a complex pregnancy or would like the option of having an epidural, which is a form of pain relief. You may be transferred to the delivery suite if you’ve chosen to give birth at the…

  24. Kisspeptin hormone can enhance human bone activity

    Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time in a study supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research…

  25. Groundbreaking mobile critical care service celebrates 3000th referral

    A groundbreaking service – set up to transport critically-ill adult patients across the country – is celebrating its 3000th referral.

  26. UK medicines regulator approves world-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders

    The UK has become the first country in the world to approve gene editing as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders.

  27. Preparing for an appointment

    In this section: Receiving your appointment letter Communication preferences Changing or cancelling your appointment Accessibility support Bringing someone with you What to bring with you to your appointment How to get…

  28. "The photos on the wards were like therapy for me": Meet Hannah Grace Deller

    Hannah Grace Deller is the matron for Children's Services at St Mary’s Hospital. Before training as a nurse Hannah studied photography, developing skills that she’d later use to capture life on the Covid wards during the pandemic. The photos she…

  29. Inherited cardiac conditions patient information

    We provide help and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our inherited cardiac conditions service.

  30. St Mary’s consultant co-authors national report into the care and experiences of children moving into adult health services

    Katie Malbon, a paediatric consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, part of West London Children’s Healthcare, has co-authored a groundbreaking report.

  31. Refer to the tuberculosis service

    Find out how to refer patients to our tuberculosis service.

  32. Urgent treatment centres patient information

    Urgent treatment centres treat a variety of conditions that are too urgent to wait for a GP appointment (usually 48 hours) but do not need emergency treatment at an A&E.

  33. Imperial Private Healthcare launches International Affiliate Network

    This week marks the launch of the Imperial Private Healthcare International Affiliate Network.   The network has been established to develop relationships with aspirational hospitals across the world, share knowledge and expertise and advance…

  34. Past events

    October 2021 > 07 October: Management of recurrent miscarriage GP study afternoon Miss Claire Ross - The recurrent miscarriage early pregnancy clinic Miss Lynn Sykes - Preterm Birth Dr Stephen Quinn - Management of the couple…

  35. “I genuinely love my job, I love what I can deliver for my patients.” Meet Donna Rowe, clinical nurse specialist in our Fracture Liaison Service

    Donna Rowe is a clinical nurse specialist and tells us about the Fracture Liaison Service, which supports people with osteoporosis.

  36. Integrating research further into primary care

    Meet Dr David Wingfield, who has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre's Primary Care Lead

  37. Neurodisability and child development patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your child's appointment.

  38. Trauma nursing recruitment open day

    Help us make the little things count. Do you have experience in trauma nursing; trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; or elective orthopaedics? We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in trauma on 24 May. You’ll be…

  39. Refer to the respiratory medicine service

    Find out how to refer patients to our respiratory medicine service.

  40. Refer to the children's services

    Find out how to refer patients to our children's services.

  41. Dermatology patient information

    Our dermatology service is managed by a team of consultants and a nurse unit manager.

  42. Our history

    Learn about the history of Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals

  43. UK Government backs Fleming Centre to fight threat of drug resistant infections

    The UK Government has committed £5million in seed funding to support a joint initiative to fight antimicrobial resistance.

  44. Research breakthrough for brain cancer patients

    A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.

  45. After your stay

    In this section you can find information on: Will I get help at home? What should I do if I'm at home and need guidance? What happens if I'm not well enough to return home? Will I get help at home? If you need help to recover at…

  46. Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum

    St Mary's Hospital is home to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum. Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin at St Mary's Hospital in 1928, a breakthrough that revolutionised medicine and earned him a Nobel Prize.

  47. Our organisational commitment to anti-racism and anti-discrimination

  48. Organ and tissue donation

    A single donor can save the life of several people and improve the quality of life of many more. ​

  49. Help improve bone and joint care 16 June

    Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.

  50. Patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your child's rheumatology appointment.

  51. Heart failure pathways

    We've recently been working with patients, GPs, cardiologists, pharmacists and heart failure specialist nurses to transform our end-to-end heart failure. Our objectives have been to: Create a more integrated pathway across primary and…

  52. Our staff networks

    Our staff networks provide a welcoming space for colleagues to come together, share experiences and facilitate learning and development.

  53. Gynaecological cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the gynaecological cancer service.

  54. Statement on the Autumn Budget

    Professor Tim Orchard responds to the Autumn Budget and the implications for our redevelopment schemes.

  55. Darzi fellowship in clinical leadership

    We support Darzi fellows in developing their leadership skills with hands-on experience across the Trust.

  56. Pelvic health physiotherapy self-referral form

    The Trust's pelvic health physiotherapy service provides physiotherapy for women and birthing people whose pregnancy is booked at Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital or St. Mary's Hospital.

  57. Cleaner air

    We will contribute to the reduction of harmful particle matter in the air around our hospitals sites and in our city, to create a greener and safer environment for our communities.

  58. Liver patient information

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

  59. Choosing a caesarean

    A caesarean birth is an operation to delivery your baby through a cut in your abdomen (tummy). This operation is performed in our labour ward theatres.

  60. Sponsored nursing associate programme

    Our sponsored nursing associate programme gives members of our local communities the opportunity to begin a nursing career at the Trust.

  61. Infection and immunology

    Train, learn and research with infection and immunology experts at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  62. Nutrition and dietetics patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your nutrition and dietetics appointment.

  63. Professor Mark Thursz on looking after your liver and more

    To mark Love Your Liver awareness month in January 2023, consultant hepatologist Professor Mark Thursz explains more about the spectrum of liver disease and his career at the Trust.

  64. Diabetes patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our diabetes service.

  65. Freedom of information requests

    The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 gives members of the public the right to access information held by public sector organisations.

  66. London-wide specialist ambulance service for critically-ill patients

    A specialist ambulance service for transporting critically-ill patients between hospitals across London starts on 1 April.

  67. King’s Birthday Honours for Trust’s director of nursing and critical care consultant

    Professor Janice Sigsworth CBE, director of nursing at Imperial College Healthcare, has been awarded a damehood for her services to nursing, specifically for her significant contribution to embedding genomics into nursing and midwifery practice.…

  68. Cancer services patient information

    Services including Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie's West London and CLIC Sargent are on-site at Charing Cross Hospital to support you through your cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment.

  69. Imperial College Healthcare accredited as Veteran Aware

    The Trust has been formally accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’ by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).

  70. Trial to capture anaesthetic gases and reduce Trust's carbon footprint

    New canisters designed to capture anaesthetic gases have been installed across the Trust hospitals, in a large scale feasibility trial to reduce carbon emissions in surgery.

  71. Refer to the dermatology service

    Find out how to refer to our dermatology services.

  72. Trauma nursing recruitment open day

    Help us make the little things count. Do you have experience in trauma nursing; trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; or elective orthopaedics? We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in trauma. You’ll be joining one…

  73. Blood tests patient information

    Find out what to expect from your blood test appointment at Charing Cross, Hammersmith or St Mary's hospitals, or Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre.

  74. Doctors

    Join over 2,700 doctors at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and gain extensive experience at a Trust with over 50 specialties and a reputation that is second to none. Consistently develop your specialist clinical skills in a variety of…

  75. Challenging gender bias in artificial intelligence

    In this blog, consultant paediatrician Dr Sharon Jheeta gives an insight into her research on inequities in artificial intelligence (AI) and her involvement in our Trust's AI steering group.

  76. Major bronchiolitis trial launches to find the best breathing support for babies

    A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalised with bronchiolitis.

  77. Patient education on advanced kidney care

  78. ‘Virtual biopsy’ uses AI to help doctors assess lung cancer

    Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumours from medical scans.

  79. Information for young people

    We offer a wide range of healthcare services, based at St Mary's Hospital, to people under 18 years of age. Our aim is to minimise disruption to your life and give you more say in the treatment and care you receive. And if we’ve looked after you…

  80. Trust staff among Rising Star Awards winners

    Leo Andrew Almerol and Marlon Simbajon, from Imperial College Healthcare, have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2023.

  81. Statement on the Chancellor’s announcement of a reset of the New Hospital Programme

    Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves statement to the House of Commons on 29 July, including that the Government will “conduct a complete reset of the New Hospital Programme, with a thorough, realistic and costed timetable…

  82. Early antiviral responses to rhinovirus infection in asthma

    We are looking for healthy volunteers and patients with asthma aged 18-75 years old to take part in a human infection study with rhinovirus (the common cold).

  83. Better, quicker and more effective treatment for patients with sepsis

    To mark World Sepsis Day, Professor Anthony Gordon, consultant in intensive care and chief Investigator of the SepTiC study, sheds light on the work we're doing to find more effective treatment for sepsis patients.

  84. AI model can read ECGs to identify female patients at higher risk of heart disease

    A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG), according to a new study published in Lancet Digital Health.

  85. Join us

    Full of opportunity: fast-forward your career in hospitals that make history

  86. Information for referrers

    The Wembley and Willesden CDCs are now accepting referrals for routine outpatients

  87. Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots' inspired a British education and career in medicine.

    Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots'…

  88. Changes to maternity self-referrals

    We are limiting routine self-referrals to our maternity units at St Mary’s Hospital and Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital temporarily from today, Tuesday 18 February 2025.

  89. Learning and development

    We’re committed to training and educating our people to an exceptionally high standard. We provide learning opportunities at every stage; inspiring you to make the most of your talent.

  90. State-of-the-art MRI scanner for Charing Cross Hospital

    We are investing in a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner for the Imaging department at Charing Cross Hospital, as a replacement for our existing 15-year-old scanner.

  91. NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre awarded over £1m for vital research equipment

    The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been awarded more than £1 million by the NIHR for cutting edge equipment that will support vital translational research across the BRC…

  92. Changing the order of breast cancer treatments may lead to better care

    Changing the order in which treatments are given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes.

  93. Student sets his heart on medical career after being saved by NHS

    A student whose heart stopped six times in a few hours has thanked the NHS staff who saved his life and pledged to follow in their footsteps.

  94. First UK birth following womb transplant

    For the first time in the UK, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant.

  95. Trust researcher wins national cardiology award

    Trust researcher Dr Arunashis Sau has won the 2023 Young Investigator Award, a prestigious national prize which recognises ‘excellence among young researchers intending to pursue a career in cardiovascular clinical medicine or research.’

  96. Children's ophthalmology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your child's ophthalmology appointment.

  97. Contraception after birth

    Contraception is available through our maternity services. Please speak with your midwife or doctor about your options during pregnancy for the reassurance of having the best contraception for your needs after you’ve given birth.

  98. Digital transformation: Trust achieves advanced rating

    The Trust has achieved an advanced rating for the digital maturity of our clinical services, following an assessment by HIMSS.

  99. Brenda Deocampo, Lead Nurse/CXH-Acute & Specialist Medicine, shares her story for ESEA with a blog entry - Never a ‘first class citizen’.

    Brenda Deocampo, Lead Nurse/CXH-Acute & Specialist Medicine, ESEA blog

  100. “Ovarian cancer – previously known as the silent killer – is not so silent anymore”: Meet Professor Christina Fotopoulou

    Professor Christina Fotopoulou is a gynaecological oncology surgeon at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and a leader in the field of ovarian cancer. Here, she discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and how both have evolved…

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