1. Trust achieves prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists accreditation

    The anaesthesia departments at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have achieved Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

  2. 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…

  3. New programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials

    The North West London Clinical Trials Alliance has joined a new programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.

  4. 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…

  5. How midwife Niki Robins supports families through bereavement

    Niki Robins is a specialist bereavement midwife; she supports families as they come to terms with the loss of a child, helping them to grieve and to make memories. Here, she gives an insight into this vital and sensitive service.

  6. Gestational trophoblastic disease patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our gestational trophoblastic disease service.

  7. After your appointment

    Learn what to do after your outpatient appointment at our hospitals. Find out what questions to ask before leaving your appointment, where to collect hospital prescriptions and more.

  8. Call for concern – a patient safety initiative

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has extended its roll out of the 24/7 service that helps patients, relatives and carers get direct access to senior clinicians if they are concerned that ward staff aren’t recognising that a patient’s condition…

  9. 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.

  10. Planning to leave hospital

    We want every hour, every day, you spend in hospital to count towards getting you the care you need and for you to be able to leave hospital as soon as you are medically fit to do so. We also want to make sure we work efficiently so that we can…

  11. “The eye can be used as a window into the brain to look at different diseases”: Meet Professor Francesca Cordeiro

    Professor Francesca Cordeiro, consultant ophthalmologist at the Western Eye Hospital, gives an insight into the innovative research work being carried out by the Imperial College Ophthalmology Research Group (ICORG) clinical trials unit, and…

  12. Facilities at Hammersmith Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Hammersmith Hospital

  13. Tech collaborative works with NHS to test new care platform for cardiac patients

    Using smart technology to support the recovery of heart attack patients is to be assessed as part of a major new study. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of three trusts nationally, alongside Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust…

  14. Renal assessment unit (RAU)

    Please ring the department if you are feeling unwell and you will be triaged by a member of the team, and an appointment made as appropriate. Please note we are no longer able to provide a walk-in service Address Renal assessment unit Ground…

  15. Refer to the OPAT service

    Find out how to refer patients to our OPAT service.

  16. Board meeting Wednesday 27 January 2021

    Board meeting on Wednesday 27 January 2021. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board meetings.

  17. 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.

  18. Planned procedures and surgery

    Planned procedures and surgery If you are a patient and your procedure or surgery was postponed during the pandemic or you are waiting for an appointment or a date for treatment, we will contact you directly as soon as we can. If you are worried…

  19. First UK birth following womb transplant

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

  20. ‘Compassionate communities’ initiative supporting health and wellbeing for the most in need

    Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, our pioneering new funding initiative – Compassionate communities - has helped to improve the health and wellbeing of people most affected by the hidden impacts of Covid-19. We’ve awarded grants…

  21. 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.

  22. Funding awarded to establish new HealthTech Research Centre

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust wins NIHR award for a HealthTech Research Centre to enhance diagnostics.

  23. Visiting a patient

    We recognise the valuable contribution that visiting makes to the care and wellbeing of our patients. Find out what you need to know when visiting a loved one in our hospitals.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. A journey through urology and andrology

    Professor Suks Minhas, consultant urologist, gives an insight into his areas of expertise and the ever-evolving landscape of male reproductive health.

  27. AHSC webinar: Reverse Innovation in the NHS

    Reverse innovation is an innovation developed in a low- or middle-income country which is then adopted by a high-income country. It has been identified as a key emerging trend in global health systems, as these innovations do more with less and…

  28. Sleep clinics

    Our sleep services are offered at Charing Cross Hospital.

  29. Meet Matthew Swindells, the first joint chair for all four acute trusts in north west London

    Matthew Swindells has just taken up his new role as joint chair for the four acute trusts in north west London. He will help guide the leadership teams at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS…

  30. Patient information and education

    Learn how to prepare for your appointments with the young adult kidney clinic and find important information about managing your kidney condition.

  31. Architect chosen to design the Fleming Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington

    The Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA has announced that Stanton Williams has been selected to design the new Fleming Centre.

  32. The power of public involvement in research

    Dr Kirsten Bell is a senior research fellow in anthropology at our Patient Experience Research Centre. Here she explores the crucial role of public engagement in shaping impactful research and what motivates people to get involved in research. We…

  33. Refer to the pathology service

    Our pathology service provides a range of services to GPs.

  34. Episode three: frequently asked questions

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

  35. 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).

  36. Covid-19 may have small but lasting effects on cognition and memory

    A new study reveals that Covid‐19 may have an impact on people’s cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection.

  37. Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows

    Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows

  38. Putting female scientists at the forefront of women’s health research

    Dr Lynne Sykes is a specialist in pre-term birth who is seeking to understand what causes premature labour and how it can be prevented in the future. Her work, alongside a programme of research into women’s cancers, is being funded through a new…

  39. Update on NHS proposal to improve orthopaedic surgery in north west Londo

    Almost 2,000 patients and local people have taken part in a 14-week public consultation on a proposal to develop a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal.

  40. Webinar encourages public involvement in new surgical centre

    Would you like to be involved in the ongoing development of a new orthopaedic centre at Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH) which will carry out up to 4,000 operations a year for patients living across north west London?

  41. Audiology clinics

    Our audiology service offers clinics at our hospitals and in the community.

  42. Primark donates essential clothing to support patients experiencing homelessness

    People experiencing homelessness who visit the emergency departments at our hospitals have been receiving vital support thanks to a generous clothing donation from Primark.

  43. Patient information

    Our acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV) service offers inpatient treatment to people who are very unwell with respiratory failure.

  44. Join us at our Annual General Meeting

    Join us for our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at 17.45, for a 18.00 start.

  45. Head and neck cancer clinics

    Our service holds clinics at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals.

  46. Trust annual general meeting 2024

    Join us for our 2024 AGM on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at 17.45, for a 18.00 start. The AGM will be hosted by Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Matthew Swindells, chair of North West London Acute…

  47. Children's endocrinology patient information

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

  48. Cardiac imaging patient information

    We offer a variety of advanced cardiac imaging options as well as routine cardiac tests.

  49. Life Sciences seminar

    In our next ‘Better hospitals’ seminar we will discuss the conditions needed to stimulate the growth of life sciences businesses that turn medical research and innovation into a future of better health. The panel will draw on lessons learned from…

  50. Network Learning Forum - Child health in Covid

    Network Learning Forums Child Health in COVID - essential NWL Paediatrics update  -  top tips for primary care on fever, asthma, covid and other child health issues Wednesday 7th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by Dr Mando Watson,…

  51. Children's hepatitis family clinics

    Our children's hepatitis family clinic is held at St Mary's Hospital.

  52. Our staff networks

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

  53. Abdominal wall reconstruction patient information

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

  54. Facilities at Charing Cross Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Charing Cross Hospital.

  55. New national patient choice programme

    All NHS patients waiting over 40 weeks for elective care, and who do not have an appointment date within the next eight weeks, will be contacted by their hospital and given the opportunity to travel to a different hospital if it means they could be…

  56. NHS staff survey results continue to show higher than average engagement and morale and much more to do on equality and inclusion

    Staff in our organisation continue to feel more engaged and have higher morale than staff on average across all acute NHS trusts, according to the results of the 2021 NHS staff survey, published today.

  57. Kidney disease in pregnancy (obstetric nephrology)

    We are involved in national and international research, and also in developing the UK clinical practice guidelines in this area of medicine. What We Offer Prepregnancy counselling clinic Having kidney disease can affect pregnancy and make it…

  58. Investing in our estate while progressing redevelopment

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

  59. Celebrating birthday honours

    Professor Averil Mansfield CBE has been awarded a damehood for services to surgery and to equality in medicine; consultant gynaecologist Alan Farthing has been awarded a commander of Royal Victorian Order (RVO); and nurse Brenda Deocampo and lay…

  60. 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…

  61. Women's Health Research Centre

    The Women’s Health Research Centre (WHRC) is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of women and their babies.

  62. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our heart failure service.

  63. Pathway coordinator

    The pathway coordinator is the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients’ pathway of care from referral to discharge.

  64. Ukrainian surgeons visit St Mary’s Hospital to observe life and limb-saving trauma surgery techniques

    Surgeons from hospitals in Ukraine visited St Mary’s Hospital last week (21-22 February) to learn more about complex surgery techniques which could save lives and limbs at home. The Ukrainian surgeons spent two days meeting members of the Trust’s…

  65. Humans of Health Research series - issue 9

    The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.

  66. Refer to the psychiatry liaison service

    Find out how patients are referred to liaison psychiatry services provided by partner trusts in London.

  67. Refer to the stroke service

    Find out how to refer patients to our stroke service.

  68. Taking medicine after a kidney transplant

    Taking medicine after a kidney transplant You will need to take a range of medicines after you have had your transplant. You may also need to take medicines to treat other health conditions you have.  It is very important to take all of your…

  69. Multi-million-pound trial to find best flu treatments

    A new national trial, led by Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London, aims to find the most effective treatments for people hospitalised with severe flu.

  70. “There aren’t many careers where you can save or change a person’s life for the better”: Meet Chris Jordan, consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon

    Major trauma is made up of various specialist and expert teams who care for patients with the most severe injuries and support them on their journey to recovery. Here, Chris Jordan, consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, gives an insight into…

  71. Episode two: frequently asked questions

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

  72. Chaplaincy and faith services

    Our chaplaincy team offers confidential religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to all patients, visitors, and staff across our five hospital sites, during normal working hours and as a 24/7 urgent out-of-hours on-call service.

  73. 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.

  74. Channel 4’s Emergency documentary - second series

    Catch up with the second series Behind the scenes Jobs in our trauma centre The major trauma centre at…

  75. Trust researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships

    Two consultants from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).

  76. Catch up on our 2024 annual general meeting (AGM)

    Catch up on our 2024 annual general meeting (AGM).

  77. North West London Pathology joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners

    One of the largest NHS pathology providers in the UK is the latest member to join the partnership group.

  78. Patient wins at first ever Transplant Euros Championship

    One of our patients has been part of the winning team at the first ever Transplant European Football Championship.

  79. 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.

  80. “Heart failure is a big cause of hospital admissions and prolonged hospital stays”: Meet Clare Screeche-Powell

    Clare Screeche-Powell, lead nurse for heart failure, discusses the main causes of heart failure and the importance of working collaboratively with colleagues, both inside and outside the Trust, to facilitate timely diagnosis of heart failure and…

  81. First wave of rest nests handed over to Trust staff

    First wave of fully refurbished, interior-designed staff breakrooms handed over to intensive care, pharmacy and acute medicine teams in new ‘rest nest’ programme. Three fully refurbished staff ‘rest nests’ have opened at Imperial College Healthcare…

  82. What to expect

    Find out what to expect from your ophthalmology appointment.

  83. Meet the breast screening team

    Our breast screening service is managed by a team of consultants radiologists, pathologists, surgeons and nurses.

  84. Macmillan cancer navigators

    The Macmillan navigator service is a telephone-based service for cancer patients of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and their family, friends and carers.

  85. Ensuring high quality care throughout the winter

    How we’re preparing for winter In October, teams from across the Trust came together at the Charing Cross Hospital winter summit to discuss learning and ideas to maximise operational flow as we head into our busiest winter months. Our urgent and…

  86. Screening tests during and after pregnancy

    Find out more about what to expect from your screening tests, and if there are any tests that you need to book once you have registered for our maternity services.

  87. MR-guided focused ultrasound for essential tremor

    Thanks to a grant from Imperial College Healthcare Charity, the Trust was able to acquire specialist equipment to trial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound to treat essential tremor.

  88. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank offers every patient the opportunity to take part in research

    The Trust has launched a new research resource that will provide every patient with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to the advancement of medical science.

  89. Post-transplant care

    While kidney transplantation is a successful treatment for kidney failure, there is always a possibility that there will be complications. Your transplant team are here to work in partnership with you to help reduce the chance of you experiencing…

  90. Interstitial lung disease patient information

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

  91. Dementia care patient information

    Find out how our dementia care team supports patients.

  92. Urology patient information

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

  93. New heart attack insight could lead to better survival rates after surgery

    New research shows how doctors can improve the timing of surgery for some heart attack patients by the levels of a particular protein in their blood.

  94. Dr Georgina Williams on supporting patients with breast cancer

    To conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with Dr Georgina Williams, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to explore her work alongside the breast reconstruction team at Charing Cross Hospital.

  95. Driving equity and inclusion through research

    Discover how our equality, diversity and inclusion research group is fostering fairness and inclusivity across clinical research delivery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  96. Information for patients following publication of the Ockenden report

    We know that the report may cause concern for many others, especially those who are pregnant or planning for a baby. If you are under our maternity care and have any questions or concerns, we would really like to know so that we can help.

  97. 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.

  98. Advanced nurse practitioners in cardiology

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

  99. 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.

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