1. 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.

  2. “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.

  3. Pinnacle Gym

    Pinnacle Gym is a competitively priced gym at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. The gym offers membership options for NHS staff, Imperial College London staff, students and the general public. Find out what the gym has to offer and how you…

  4. Imperial College Healthcare recognised as an Innovation and Impact 110 organisation by Upstream

    The Trust been recognised as an II110 organisation by Upstream, a partnership between Imperial College London and Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

  5. Help us improve safety

    Patient safety is the avoidance of unintended or unexpected harm to people, when they are receiving healthcare. It is one of our top priorities. Have you been involved in a patient safety incident and investigation? We are reviewing how we respond…

  6. 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.

  7. Meet the neonatology team

    Our neonatology service is managed by a team of consultants and specialists.

  8. Focal therapy for prostate cancer is cost-effective and may improve patient outcomes

    Minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer which remove the cancer while leaving the rest of the prostate intact are associated with lower costs for the NHS and benefits for patients. These are the findings of a new study, published recently…

  9. Making a complaint

    Find out how you can make a complaint, if we are not able to resolve your concerns informally with the staff caring for you or via PALS.

  10. 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…

  11. Compassionate Communities funding to support patients who are waiting for treatment

    The Trust and Imperial Health Charity are working to improve the experience of those waiting for treatment. Dr Liz Bennett explains the Compassionate Communities programme and how organisations can access funding.

  12. “Rare diseases need to be focussed into specialist centres so that patient outcomes can improve”: Meet Professor Michael Seckl

    Rare cancers affect less than 6 in 100,000 people a year or 1 in 5 new patients diagnosed with cancer. Professor Michael Seckl is a consultant oncologist at the Trust, director of our national Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Service, and the lead…

  13. Healthcare Central London joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners

    Healthcare Central London brings insights and expertise from primary care as an associate member.

  14. New blood test which can detect brain tumours receives FDA ‘Breakthrough Therapy designation’

    Following a trial clinical trial run by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a simple blood test to detect cancer in brain tumours has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the United States Food & Drug Association (FDA).

  15. AI could predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years in advance

    An AI tool that analyses ECG readings could help to identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes as much as ten years before they begin to develop the condition.

  16. North west London acute trusts make formal proposal to develop an elective orthopaedic centre

    The four acute hospital trusts in north west London are working up a formal proposal to develop an elective orthopaedic centre.

  17. Trust appoints new non-executive directors

    Carolyn Downs and Professor Neena Modi have been appointed to the board of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as non-executive directors.

  18. Anaesthetics patient information

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

  19. Taking part in research

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

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. Refer to the children's cardiology service

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

  23. 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…

  24. 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…

  25. Imperial College Healthcare to take back responsibility for running the urgent treatment centre at St Mary’s Hospital

    Responsibility for running the urgent treatment centre (UTC) at St Mary’s Hospital will return to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from mid-October 2023 following a competitive tender by North West London Integrated Care Board.

  26. Red blood cell disorder clinics

    We offer outpatient clinics for patients with red cell and other non-malignant disorders at Hammersmith and St Mary’s Hospital.

  27. Stay informed with our GP news and updates

    We provide essential updates for GPs through our GP bulletin e-newsletter and GP update emails, keeping you informed about our services, medical guidance, and urgent notifications.

  28. “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.

  29. 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…

  30. Staying safe during your visit

    Keeping you safe during your visit or stay in hospital is our priority.

  31. A year of research in numbers: International Clinical Trials Day at Imperial College Healthcare

    On International Clinical Trials Day 2022, Imperial College Healthcare is reflecting on its clinical research achievements over the last 12 months with a new infographic.

  32. Monkeypox - update and advice

    The UKHSA is currently investigating a number of cases of monkeypox in England. Monkeypox is a viral infection. It is usually a mild self-limiting illness, spread by very close contact with an infected person and most people recover within a few…

  33. Refer to the interstitial lung disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  34. Imperial College Healthcare achieves best ever NHS staff survey results

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust achieved its third consecutive year of improvement in the 2023 national NHS staff survey, published today.

  35. “You must run clinical trials to develop new drugs, which is why our work is so important” – Meet Dr Marian Donegan

    Dr Marian Donegan is a clinical research physician at the Imperial Memory Unit at Charing Cross hospital. Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday 20 May, she shares an insight into the clinical trials run by the Imperial Memory Unit…

  36. Imperial College Healthcare first NHS Trust to offer innovative new procedure for severe acid reflux

    Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have treated some of the first NHS patients with an innovative new operation for severe acid reflux.

  37. Birth centres

    Birth centres provide a low-risk pregnancy in a homely environment.

  38. Imperial College Healthcare Nursery

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust runs a nursery for its staff and local communities at Charing Cross Hospital.

  39. 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…

  40. Refer to the male fertility service

    Find advice and referrals information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our male fertility service.

  41. Kidney transplant patients to get blood matched for white blood cells in new pilot

    When needed, kidney transplant patients at Hammersmith Hospital will get blood transfusions matched not just for red blood cells but also for the donor’s tissue type, as part of a new pilot programme.

  42. 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…

  43. Children's gastroenterology patient information

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

  44. Robert Hesketh Hepatology Clinical Research Unit

    Through clinical trials and research, the Robert Hesketh Hepatology Clinical Research Unit aims to develop new treatments for liver disease.

  45. Cardiographer

    As a cardiographer, you’d operate electrocardiograph (ECG) machines which monitor the heart. You would fit electrodes to the patient’s body, making sure they are correctly connected to the machine. You’d then take readings from the ECG which the…

  46. Renal recruitment open day

    We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in the Renal specialty. Our open day offers opportunities to meet the team, have a guided tour of our facilities and interview for a role if you wish, so bring your CV as we…

  47. Bleeding and clotting disorders patient information

    Find out more about the bleeding and clotting disorders service, including essential contact details and specialist resources.

  48. 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…

  49. Breast screening patient information

    Find out what to expect from your breast screening appointment.

  50. Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital wards

    This page includes useful information about each of our wards at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, including: visiting times, protected meal times, contact details and simple directions.

  51. What to expect

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

  52. Facilities at St Mary's Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at St Mary's Hospital

  53. 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

  54. Statement on next steps for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital 

    The New Hospital Programme has confirmed that the Trust will be able to continue to detailed design and planning for its St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment in Paddington.

  55. Trust and ARC West London announce new partnership to support life sciences

    The industry-NHS collaboration aims to strengthen the growing life sciences presence in west London

  56. Refer to the endobronchial ultrasound service

    Find out how to refer patients to our endobronchial ultrasound service.

  57. Lipids clinics

    Our clinic is a one-stop centre for genetic diagnosis and management of lipid disorders and we also offer research facilities and access to new medications.

  58. Policies and procedures

    Complaints process Data protection confidentiality and information sharing policy Disciplinary policy and procedure Drug formulary Elective access policy Equality diversity and inclusion policy Health and Safety Policy …

  59. Trust staff profiled by latest in Academic Health Science Centre's Humans of Health Research series

    The latest in a new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled by the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), featuring staff and lay partners at Imperial College…

  60. 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).

  61. Refer to the children's allergy service

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

  62. Fibroids patient information

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

  63. Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 17 June

    Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 17 June at 18.00.

  64. "Imperial College Healthcare is a great place to pursue clinical research": Meet Rowan Boyles

    Physiotherapist Rowan Boyles has recently been awarded an NIHR Imperial BRC PhD Fellowship to research the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a type of brain stimulation, in spinal cord injury. Here, Rowan tells us more about his PhD…

  65. Ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer

    An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research by Imperial College London, University College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The study found that a new type of ultrasound scan can…

  66. 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…

  67. 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…

  68. Inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative appointed

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

  69. Simple blood test could save lives of thousands of heart attack patients

    A quick and cheap blood test could help doctors to spot people at high risk of death following a suspected heart attack, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.

  70. PREPARE programme

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

  71. W12 Conferences

    The trust also runs W12 Conferences, a contemporary conference venue in London. The venue offers a variety of small to medium-sized conference roos for hire.

  72. Endobronchial ultrasound patient information

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

  73. The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences

    The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences is a world-leading research facility based at Hammersmith Hospital.

  74. Deceased donor kidney transplantation

    Transplant waiting list Many people decide to donate their organs in the event of their death, to be used to transform the life of someone waiting for a transplant. If you are suitable for a kidney transplant, you will be registered on the national…

  75. Bookings are now open for fertility open evening.

    Bookings are now open for the next fertility open evening at 18.00 on Monday 21 October.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. Acute NHS trusts strengthen partnership working to improve patient care

    The four acute NHS trusts in north west London are to come together under a single board in common from autumn 2022. The decision will build on the close partnership working that offered so many advantages to patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  79. Global medical companies join Paddington Life Sciences Partners

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

  80. Supporting the next generation of health data scientists with HDR UK's Black Internship Programme

    The Trust is hosting two interns this summer as part of the Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.

  81. Home birth

    We provide a home birth service for women living within our catchment area.

  82. COVID-19 linked to increase in biomarkers for abnormal brain proteins

    Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 and blood markers linked to faulty proteins in the brain.

  83. “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.

  84. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  85. Real stories of people living with and beyond cancer

    Here people who have been treated at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust share their experiences of living with and beyond cancer.

  86. Our clinical trials

    On this page: Types of trials we offer Who can participate? What is involved in clinical trials? Matching you to the right trial Our clinical trials Phases of clinical trials  Benefits and…

  87. 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…

  88. Refer to the pulmonary hypertension service

    Find out how to refer patients to our pulmonary hypertension service.

  89. HPB surgery patient information

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

  90. Minimal access surgery for gynaecology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the minimal access surgery for gynaecology service.

  91. 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

  92. Meet the team - Emergency on Channel 4

    At the major trauma centre at St Mary's Hospital, expert trauma specialists help patients with the most severe injuries. Meet the teams featured in "Emergency," the groundbreaking documentary airing on Channel 4 in February 2022.

  93. Health routines after your transplant

    Health routines after my transplant Cancer screening After transplantation you are at a higher risk of some types of cancer. It is strongly recommended that you attend any cancer screening tests provided by your GP. Please check below to know more…

  94. 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…

  95. Refer to the children's services

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

  96. Female scientists to play leading role in new women's health research centre

    A new research centre will empower female researchers to play a leading role in advancing treatments for women’s cancers and pre-term birth.

  97. Channel 4’s Emergency documentary returns

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

  98. Audiology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your audiology appointment.

  99. Syncope patient information

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

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