1. A passion for helping others

    Jerome Allen, GP liaison officer, has worked at the Trust since 2018. From participating in and driving impactful initiatives to advocating for inclusion, he highlights the importance of embracing differences and fostering a supportive workplace…

  2. Black History Month 2024 Blog – Barry Seemungal, PhD, FRCP

    In honour of Black History Month 2024 and this year’s theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’, Head of the Centre for Vestibular Neurology, Barry Seemungal, shares his narrative about his Caribbean heritage, his influences and inspirations, and what Black…

  3. Pulmonary hypertension patient information

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

  4. Episode three: frequently asked questions

    This page answers some of the questions raised in episode three of the second series of Hospital.

  5. Blood cancer patient information

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

  6. Meet the team

    The Imperial Memory Unit is a research unit run by Dr Richard Perry, conducting clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease at Charing Cross Hospital. Our team is made up of experienced doctors, research nurses, raters,…

  7. Op RESTORE: Ministerial visit to St Mary’s Hospital

    Earlier this week, we welcomed veterans’ minister Johnny Mercer and health secretary Steve Barclay to St Mary's Hospital to meet with the Op RESTORE team.

  8. Redevelopment update for St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals

    With the support of the New Hospital Programme, Imperial College Healthcare is beginning the next phase of redevelopment planning work for its three main hospital sites, all of which are included in the 40 new hospitals the government has committed…

  9. Syncope patient information

    We provide information and support about different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our syncope service.

  10. Renal frailty

    Information for patients and carers about being an older person with kidney failure What is frailty? As we get older, we can experience more health problems and this accumulation can lead to a condition commonly known as frailty, which is a problem…

  11. Find Western Eye Hospital

    Western Eye Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  12. Head and neck cancer patient information

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

  13. Find St Mary's Hospital

    St Mary's Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  14. Find Charing Cross Hospital

    Full address Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF Main contact number 020 3311 1234      Travel options Underground Barons Court, situated in zone two on the Piccadilly line, is the closest underground station to Charing Cross…

  15. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your plastic and reconstructive surgery appointment

  16. How a new approach to hair can help us provide better patient care

    We’re working to ensure that every patient feels cared for in every sense, including for all aspects of personal care, such as haircare. Discover the new hair products being piloted in our intensive care units as part of our efforts to be more…

  17. 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.

  18. Patient information

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

  19. Our history

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

  20. Nursing and midwifery undergraduate education

    We provide learning opportunities and deliver dynamic pre-registration placements to prepare our nursing and midwifery students for professional life.

  21. 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.

  22. Apprentice stories

    Don't just take our word for it, hear how our very own apprentices have got on working with us.

  23. “Dying matters and the way we talk about dying matters”: Meet Christine Dorsett

    Here, Christine Dorsett, our mortuary manager, explains the vital role mortuaries play in hospitals, and why it is important to talk about and plan for death.

  24. Find Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  25. Patient and public involvement

    Our patient and public involvement strategy sets out our objectives and plans to ensure our organisation listens and responds to the needs and preferences of our patients and communities.

  26. Information about molar pregnancy

    Find out more about molar pregnancy and how we manage it at Charing Cross Hospital.

  27. Our board

    Our board consists of the chair and chief executive and seven non-executive directors and five executive directors. See our board's biographies below. Our board has overall responsibility for leadership, direction, control and risk management. It…

  28. Cataract surgery

    Find out what to expect from cataract surgery at the Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. Our one-stop cataract surgery clinic offers assessment, diagnosis and surgery planning in one appointment. We can also offer cataract surgery to…

  29. Our journey to equity and inclusion

    The report highlighted flaws in our disciplinary processes, which were leading to an unfair over-representation of staff from Black, Asian and other minoritised groups. The revised processes we developed in response have helped to reduce the…

  30. Discharge before noon takes persistence and planning

    Each week, Lady Skinner ward at Charing Cross Hospital consistently manages to complete 80 per cent of their discharges before noon. This frees up space earlier in the day for new patients who need to be admitted and allows patients to go home when…

  31. "Promoting a research culture in emergency medicine is essential”: Meet Mary Dawood, consultant nurse emergency medicine

    Emergency care is a vital part of what we do at Imperial College Healthcare, through both our emergency department and major trauma centre. Here, Mary explains the importance of research to this and the joy she feels supporting our emergency nurses…

  32. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your cardiology appointment

  33. Our facilities and units

    You can choose where you give birth to your baby. Your options include care led by a specialist doctor called an obstetrician in one of our delivery suites; care led by a midwife at one of our birthing centres; or, giving birth at home with our…

  34. "I feel privileged to be in the position to deliver care”: Meet Dr Brian Wang

    Dr Brian Wang is a junior doctor in foundation year 2. An alumnus of Imperial College London, he is currently doing a four-month rotation in emergency medicine at Charing Cross Hospital. Here, Brian shares his passion for medicine and what inspired…

  35. Meet the team episode three

    In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff work with patients who have dementia and mental health conditions. Meet staff who work in our dementia and elderly services providing world-class care to our patients every day.

  36. Taking part in research

    Learn how you can take part in research and support our clinicians to improve care for all

  37. Patient information

    Find out what to expect from your first appointment with our structural heart intervention service, which offers TAVI procedure, balloon aortic valvuloplasty and other interventions for structural heart disease.

  38. Sleep services patient information

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

  39. Children and young people parents' guide

    Here we’ve provided some information to help you prepare for your child’s visit or stay in hospital.

  40. PREPARE programme

    Our PREPARE programme will help you get ready for your oesophago-gastric surgery.

  41. Publications

    Find our annual reports, performance scorecards, notes from annual general meetings and more on this page

  42. During your stay

    From mealtimes to safety precautions, coming into hospital can sometimes be daunting and there is a lot you may want to know. Find out what you can expect

  43. Publications

    Find our annual reports, performance scorecards, notes from annual general meetings and more on this page

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