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Read the full storyNorth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre now officially open
The £9.4m North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre based at Central Middlesex Hospital has been officially opened. Providing around 4,000 orthopaedic procedures a year, the new centre will help…
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Read the full storyState-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.
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Read the full storyStrikes affecting National Rail (6-11 May)
Industrial action is set to affect some National Rail services between Monday 6 May and Saturday 11 May.
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Read the full storyKidney 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.
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Read the full storyInvesting in our estate while progressing redevelopment
An update on our redevelopment plans and ongoing investment in our hospitals.
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Read the full storyImproving productivity to reduce waiting times
Our programme to improve operating theatre productivity is helping us tackle long waits that built up in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Read the full storyCovid-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.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare accredited as Veteran Aware
The Trust has been formally accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’ by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).
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Read the full storyIndustrial action in February
The British Medical Association has announced a further junior doctors’ strike, which will run from 07.00 on Saturday 24 February to 23.59 on Wednesday 28 February.
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Read the full storyResults of CQC maternity survey 2023 published
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the results of its annual survey of women’s experiences of maternity care in England. 388 people giving birth at Imperial College Healthcare…
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Read the full storyNew NHS centre in Wembley aims to bring down waiting times and help tackle health inequalities
The second of three community diagnostic centres for north west London was officially opened in Wembley yesterday, Thursday 1 February 2024.
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Read the full storyTrust offers laser therapy for glaucoma patients
Glaucoma patients at the Western Eye hospital can now be offered an innovative laser treatment, following the opening of a new clinical research registry.
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Read the full storyNew 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.
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Read the full storyEnsuring high quality care throughout the winter
Plans are in place to ensure we continue to provide high quality care for all our patients as we head into what we expect to be a challenging winter.
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Read the full storyNew 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…
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Read the full storyTrust innovation recognised at Patient Experience Network National Awards
The Imperial Clinical Analytics, Research and Evaluation team won the Innovative Use of Technology, Social and Digital Media award.
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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.
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Read the full storyFirst 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…
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Read the full storyWebinar 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…
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Read the full storyNew 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…
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Read the full storyInformation and advice about industrial action (30 April – 1 May)
A 28-hour strike by Royal College of Nursing members is due to take place between 8pm on Sunday 30 April and midnight on Monday 1 May.
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Read the full storyComedian Rich Hall playing charity show as thank you to Charing Cross Hospital and Maggie's charity
Comedian Rich Hall will play a special show at the Bush Hall on Friday 14 April to support Maggie’s cancer charity's work at Charing Charing Cross Hospital.
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Read the full storyTwo Trust nurses receive internationally recognised award for outstanding care
On 4 April, the first DAISY Award ceremony was held at Charing Cross Hospital for two nurses who have demonstrated outstanding care to patients and their families.
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Read the full storyRoaming portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research
AHSC has launched a roving photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research.
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 10
The ASHC has published the tenth edition of Humans of Health Research
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Read the full storyCentre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London gets the go-ahead
Inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London
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Read the full storyOur 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.
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Read the full storyChanging 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.
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Read the full storyNorth 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.
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Read the full storySingle brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyNeonatal care app designed at Imperial College Healthcare now available nationally
An app designed by doctors, nurses and therapists at Imperial College Healthcare to help support parents of premature babies receiving care in the neonatal unit is now available to parents across…
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Read the full storyHelp improve care for people with bone and joint problems in west and north west London
Join our online events to meet local doctors and share your views to help improve our routine orthopaedic surgery (such as knee or hip replacements) and wider musculoskeletal services (bone and…
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Read the full storyENO Breathe 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.
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First medical director and director of nursing appointed to lead integrated acute and specialist services for children and young people across west London
Acute and specialist services for children and young people across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are to have a joint medical…
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Read the full storySimple 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.
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Read the full storyCharity 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.
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Read the full storyDevice enables people with arm disabilities following a stroke to do more physical training
New study shows a rehabilitation device can increase arm exercise in stroke patients to aid their recovery, without the need for supervision in hospital by a therapist.
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Read the full storyTrust pilots remote monitoring for heart failure patients
Imperial College Healthcare is working with remote healthcare provider, Luscii, to pilot an at-home monitoring system for patients with heart failure.
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Imperial stories: A new device enabling people with arm disabilities to do more.
In a new long-read piece for their Imperial Stories series, Imperial College London have featured the makers of a new device which is enabling people with arm disabilities to do more physical…
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Read the full storyInnovative scan for prostate cancer could save lives by increasing early detection
Researchers at Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London have developed a new scan, known as a ‘Prostagram’, that could help improve early detection of prostate cancer and potentially…
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Read the full storyEnglish National Opera's singing programme for people recovering from Covid-19 rolls out nationally
The ENO Breathe programme for Covid-19 patients is developed in collaboration with Imperial College Healthcare and will be rolled out nationally.
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Read the full storySt Mary's and Charing Cross A&Es will join NHS 111 First service from 27 November
St Mary's and Charing Cross A&Es will join NHS 111 First service from Thursday 27 November - providing booked appointments for patients with urgent but not life-threatening medical needs.
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Imperial College Healthcare to join network of Long Covid specialist clinics
Imperial College Healthcare will join a network of Trusts providing more than 40 ‘Long Covid’ specialist clinics across the country – including 11 in London - to help patients suffering debilitating…
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Imperial College Healthcare working with English National Opera on singing programme for Covid-19 patients
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is working closely with the English National Opera (ENO) to develop an online social prescribing intervention that will provide support to people recovering…
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Read the full storyDoctors use mixed reality to help care for patients with coronavirus
Doctors at Imperial College Healthcare have been piloting the use of mixed reality to carry out ward rounds for patients with coronavirus in the hope this could help to reduce the number of…
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Read the full storyCompression stockings unnecessary following surgery, research shows
Compression stockings unnecessary following surgery, research shows
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Trust to support home testing programme that will help track coronavirus infection rates
The government has announced a new programme of home testing for coronavirus, which will be supported by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and will track the progress and prevalence of the…
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Read the full storyVaccine trials to begin at Imperial College Healthcare
Imperial College Healthcare will be part of two clinical trials to begin recruiting volunteers and testing a vaccine against COVID-19. The first study, which is led by the University of Oxford,…
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Read the full storyWorld’s first wireless in-heart microcomputer received by Trust patient
One of our patients is among the first in the world to receive a wireless in-heart microcomputer as part of a clinical trial.
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Read the full storyImprovements across the board in our latest NHS national staff survey, with more work to do
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust achieved its highest ever staff engagement score in the latest national NHS staff survey, published today. The Trust’s engagement score – at 7.2 out of 10 – is…
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Joint response to proposed approach and next steps to providing cardio-respiratory services in London
Joint response to NHS England’s board item on cardio-respiratory services in London – from Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College…
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Read the full storyHospital staff arrange for patient to get an extra special visitor
A patient in the intensive care ward at Hammersmith Hospital received an extra special visitor last week when hospital staff and his wife arranged a visit from his beloved horse.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital selected for London-wide programme to reduce hospital stays following improvements to acute medical care pathway
Charing Cross Hospital has been named as one of five hospitals involved in a new London-wide programme aimed at reducing patient stays in hospital.
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Read the full story£7.2m A&E expansion at Charing Cross Hospital boosts winter planning
A £7.2million refurbishment and expansion of Charing Cross Hospital’s accident and emergency department (A&E) has been completed as Imperial College Healthcare prepares for winter.
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Read the full storyLaunch of ‘Be influential’ campaign marks arrival of this year’s flu vaccine
A campaign developed with staff, for staff, has launched today to protect our patients from flu by ensuring as many of us as possible are vaccinated, as soon as possible.
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Read the full storySecretary of State for Health and Social Care opens new emergency lift for cardiac patients
A new emergency lift has been installed at Hammersmith Hospital’s heart attack centre (HAC) after a former patient raised almost £100,000 towards the project.
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Read the full storyTrust updates technology partnership to continue improvements to patient care
The Trust has transferred its agreement with DeepMind to Google Health UK allowing healthcare professional to continue using advances in digital technology to provide better care.
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Read the full storyTrust team shortlisted for mental health innovation award
A project helping to improve the health and wellbeing of older patients has been shortlisted for a prestigious HSJ award.
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Read the full storyYoung people pledge over 2,000 hours to support our hospitals this summer
Record numbers of young people have signed up to support our hospitals this summer as volunteers.
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Read the full storyImproved quality ratings for critical care and children and young people services plus London’s first ‘outstanding’ rating for maternity care
National inspectors have improved their quality ratings for a range of Trust services including awarding the first ‘outstanding’ rating for a maternity unit in London.
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Read the full storyMemorial terrace garden opens to benefit major trauma patients
A terrace garden has been opened next to the major trauma ward of St Mary's hospital, in memory of a late neurosurgeon who worked there.
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Read the full storyTrusts seek feedback on joint proposal to improve HIV inpatient services
Patients, carers, service user groups and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on the proposal to bring together the HIV inpatient services currently provided by both Imperial College…
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Read the full storySinging group helps patients with breathing difficulties
Patients with breathing difficulties are being offered the chance to improve their condition through a ‘Singing for breathing’ group,
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Collaborative scheme to improve wound care recognised with national award
A scheme to improve the care of acute and chronic wounds in north west London which has saved the local health service £840,000 has been recognised with an award from the Health Service Journal (HSJ).
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Read the full storyNew device brings breathing support to maternity patients
Maternity ward patients at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital can breathe easy thanks to a brand-new device providing non-invasive respiratory support to patients in the High Dependency Unit.
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New equipment set to cut treatment time in half
Clinicians will be able to treat patients for an eye disease called keratoconus in less than half an hour, thanks to a new piece of equipment.
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Read the full storyInnovative multi-NHS trust coaching programme wins top healthcare award
Trust joins other NHS organisations in collecting the award for Innovation in Quality Improvement Team at the BMJ awards for their work on the Flow Coaching Academy.
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Read the full storyIntergenerational Care Project welcomes pop-up farm
A pop-farm has visited the grounds of Charing Cross Hospital as part of a project to help improve the health and wellbeing of elderly patients.
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Read the full storyTrust wins Digital Innovation Team of the Year at BMJ awards
Trust recognised for innovative approach to improving patient care through technology, with prestigious industry award.
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Read the full storyClosure of Winsland Mews
Winsland Mews will be closed from Monday 29 April. Winsland Street will remain open for patients to access hospital.
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Read the full storyTrust seeks feedback on physiotherapy proposal
Views are being sought on the proposal to close the hydrotherapy pool at Charing Cross Hospital and replace the service it provides with land-based therapies.
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Read the full storyCutting edge radiotherapy equipment installed at Charing Cross Hospital
Cancer patients are benefitting from the next generation of radiotherapy treatment thanks to two new state of the art linear accelerator machines (LINACS) installed at Charing Cross Hospital.
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Read the full storyUK's first milk bank celebrates 80th anniversary
Trust's milk bank celebrates 80 years of providing breast milk to preterm and unwell babies.
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Read the full storyHIV remission achieved in patient at Hammersmith Hospital
A patient at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has achieved a sustained remission from HIV-1 after ceasing antiretroviral treatment – becoming only the second person globally to do so.
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Read the full storyFamily-led approach to neonatal care delivers remarkable results for premature babies
Involving parents more actively in looking after premature babies can lead to earlier discharge from hospital, a pioneering project at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has shown.
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New provider for non-emergency patient transport services
Falck, a leading international provider of ambulance and healthcare services, to provide non-emergency transport service from June 2019.
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Healthcare professionals at St Mary’s Hospital to have secure view of real-time test results via mobile devices
Healthcare professionals will soon have secure access to their patients’ latest test results from their mobile devices via the Streams app. This is the latest way the Trust is using advances in…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare appoints first director of operational performance
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Claire Hook to the new role of director of operational performance.
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International development secretary visits FGM clinic
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt today visited the specialist female genital mutilation (FGM) clinic at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital (QCCH), to see the support services…
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Read the full storyFirst phase of children's intensive care redevelopment complete
The first phase of a major redevelopment of children’s intensive care at St Mary’s hospital has been completed, with patients moving into a newly fitted unit soon.
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Read the full storyNew garden marks Charing Cross 200th anniversary
Patients at Charing Cross Hospital will benefit from a specially designed new garden opened to mark the hospital’s 200th anniversary this month.
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Read the full storyMajor trauma survival rates rise in north west London
The North West London (NWL) Major Trauma Network, hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has been identified as one of best in the country for survival.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital open day 30 October 2018
At the Charing Cross Hospital open day, on Tuesday 30 October, staff at Charing Cross Hospital will be showcasing their services to members of the public at a special open day to celebrate its 200th…
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Read the full storyImperial showcases work to improve patients' experience of NHS services
The St Mary’s Patient Experience Hub is an initiative designed to use medical simulation and tools to improve the experience of patients and families at St Mary’s Hospital. Virtual exercise games…
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Experts explain how blood flow speed and the placebo effect of stents can tackle heart disease
The speed of blood flow and the placebo effects of a heart procedure could lead to new ways of treating heart disease, say experts. Peter Weinberg, professor of cardiovascular mechanics at Imperial…
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Read the full storyPioneering treatment for essential tremor at Trust receives boost from NICE recommendation and new funding appeal
A new treatment for essential tremor being pioneered in the UK by clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence…
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Read the full storyImproving intensive and high dependency care
Plans to improve care for St Mary’s patients with the highest needs were shared at the Trust Board meeting today.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital A&E set to expand with £7.2 million investment
Plans to redevelop and expand the A&E department at Charing Cross Hospital will get underway this month, the Trust Board heard today at its public meeting.
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Read the full storyMore Smiles Appeal reaches £2 million mark for children's intensive care unit
The children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital is poised for a major expansion and refurbishment after the More Smiles Appeal reached its £2 million target.
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Read the full storyNew evidence proves collaborative working is improving care for patients with long term conditions
A new partnership project between hospitals and GP practices in north west London is already helping to improve care for many patients with long term conditions, evidence shows.
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Read the full storyOne of St Mary’s oldest wards transformed to support frail, older patients
A £1 million project to refurbish one of the oldest wards at St Mary’s Hospital has transformed the care environment for older patients with complex conditions.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital in world-leading approach to diagnosing prostate cancer
Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is trialling a new world-leading approach to diagnosing prostate cancer. The approach, which provides a one-stop-shop for men…
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Read the full storyYoung patient shares her story on Rare Disease Day
Young patient Kinari Mehta tells her family and friends about her condition for the first time on Rare Diseases Day.
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Trust welcomes Healthwatch’s report into patient views on Charing Cross Hospital
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes Healthwatch’s draft report into patient views on the future of Charing Cross Hospital and their experiences of using the hospital, being presented…
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Trust response to the publication of the CQC’s national 2017 maternity survey
Divisional Director for Women’s, Children’s and Clinical Support, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Professor TG Teoh, said: “Feedback from women and families who access our maternity…
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Read the full storyPatients attend hospital’s own version of Channel 4's 'Old People's Home for 4-Year-Olds'
Some of the oldest patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust enjoyed a very special Christmas party this week.mAfter being inspired by Channel 4’s ‘Old people’s home for 4 year olds’,…
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Read the full storyTrauma surgeon recognised at Daily Mail Health Hero of the Year awards
Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy, major trauma director at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has been recognised at the Daily Mail’s Health Hero of the Year awards
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Response to CQC Children and Young People CQC survey results
Our response to the publication of the CQC’s 2016 children and young people’s survey on Tuesday 28 November 2017.
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Read the full storyStroke patients at Charing Cross Hospital showcase their art
Stroke patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are making their art debut with an exhibition of their work at Charing Cross Hospital. The event coincides with The Big Draw, the world's…
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Read the full storyEntertainers at St Mary’s Hospital win national health award
Entertainers who visit seriously ill children and teenagers at St Mary’s Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, have won a national newspaper award for their amazing work.
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Response to CQC emergency department survey results
Our response to the publication of the CQC’s 2016 emergency department survey.
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Read the full storyFirst phase of St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment given planning go-ahead
Westminster City Council has granted the Trust planning permission in principle for a brand new building on the St Mary’s Hospital site. The new building is intended to form phase 1 of a…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London win innovation award to improve quality of healthcare through IT
A team from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London has been selected by the Health Foundation, an independent health and health care charity, to be part of its £1.5…
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Read the full storyTrust is first in London to perform pioneering prostate treatment
A consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will be one of the first to perform a new treatment today (Thursday 3 August) which could improve the lives of thousands of men who are living…
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Read the full storyFirst diagnosis made from the 100,000 Genomes Project
The West London NHS Genomic Medicine Centre (GMC), which is led by Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, have diagnosed their first patient via the 100,000 Genomes Project.
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Read the full storyBBC Two groundbreaking documentary series Hospital airs this week
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will feature in a second series of BBC Two’s prime-time documentary Hospital with the first episode, focusing on the Trust’s major incident response to the…
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Read the full storyStatement from Trust medical director, Professor Julian Redhead, on the major incident
Statement from the Trust medical director in response to the Grenfell Tower fire in north Kensington
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Read the full storyTrust pioneers parent-delivered care for premature babies
Parents of premature babies are being given a much greater role in the care of their children thanks to a pioneering new approach to neonatal care being introduced at Imperial College Healthcare NHS…
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Read the full storyNew heart procedure pioneered by Trust set to become global standard
A new tool for assessing the narrowing of the heart's arteries is set to be adopted internationally as the new global standard in evaluating patients’ suitability for a stent.
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Read the full storyTrust’s surgical team wins twice at annual BMJ awards
The Trust's PREPARE for surgery team have been named Patient Partnership and Surgical Team of the Year, at the BMJ Awards 2017.
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Read the full storyTrust pilots smallest ever UK nappy to help premature babies
New nappies specifically designed to meet the needs of premature babies are to be piloted at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s two neo-natal intensive care units. The range of new nappies,…
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Read the full storyDementia care nurses write best practice guide for healthcare professionals
A new book written by nurses at the Trust to help healthcare professionals looking after patients with dementia has been published.
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New technology partnership to help patient safety and care
The Trust has entered into a new partnership with British technology company DeepMind to help it harness the latest digital technology to support better patient care.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare features in new TV series showing the real-life decisions, challenges and achievements of the NHS
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust features in a new documentary, following staff and patients at its five hospitals – Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea, St Mary’s and…
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Read the full storyPatient diagnosed with rare allergy after severe reaction to Christmas dinner
A patient who suffered a mysterious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction after eating his Christmas dinner and going for a walk, has been diagnosed with a rare allergy by clinicians at St…
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Trust first in the UK to use non-invasive ultrasound for brain surgery
Clinicians have used high-intensity, focused ultrasound waves for the first time in the UK to treat patients with debilitating tremors, avoiding traditional, invasive brain surgery techniques.
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Read the full storyMore Smiles Appeal breaks new ground on first anniversary
Work to help the children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington save even more young patients’ lives has started - a year after a charity appeal to renovate and expand the…
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Trust moves towards paperless communication with patients
More than 75,000 patients are now able to receive their appointment notifications via email rather than traditional post, as part of a project to improve how the Trust communicates with patients.
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Read the full storySpecialist mental health midwife named 'Rising Star' at Nursing Times Awards
A specialist mental health midwife at the Trust has been crowned 'Rising Star' at this year's Nursing Times Awards 2016. Dionne Levy supports pregnant women with mental health problems.
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Read the full storyHRH The Prince of Wales visits St Mary’s Hospital to meet nursing awards finalists
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington to meet four nurses from the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust who have been shortlisted for the Nursing Times…
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Read the full storyTrust leads the way in clinical research
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has seen the biggest increase nationally in the number of new clinical research studies it commissions and conducts
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Read the full storyTrust email to patients
The Trust is emailing patients asking for permission to send information to them about their appointments by email rather than by post.
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St Mary's children's intensive care unit celebrates 25 years
The children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital is marking 25 years of exceptional care for critically ill children with a new campaign centred around the unit’s patients, staff and key…
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'Virtual physiotherapist' helps paralysed patients exercise using computer games
A simple device can improve the ability of patients with arm disability to play physiotherapy-like computer games, according to new research carried out at Imperial College Healthcare Trust
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Trusts to share electronic patient record system to improve care and experience for patients
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are to share a single electronic patient record system in order to provide patients with better care…
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Read the full storyTrust shares proposals for state-of-the-art outpatients building at St Mary’s Hospital
Plans for a brand new building for outpatient services at St Mary’s Hospital have been unveiled. The proposed eight-storey building will bring together the majority of outpatient services, which are…
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Public exhibition: Phase one redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital
Residents, patients, staff and other interested groups, are invited to attend a public exhibition to review proposals for a new building on the St Mary’s Hospital site.
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More Smiles Appeal reaches £1 million
The ‘St Mary’s Hospital More Smiles Appeal’ has reached £1 million – 50 per cent of its fundraising target – thanks to the generous support of the public.
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Proposed first phase redevelopment of St Mary's Hospital
Residents, patients and staff are to be consulted on plans to redevelop the eastern area of St Mary’s Hospital site. The proposal is for the creation of a brand new building which will house the…
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New care pathways to improve urgent access to specialist services
Patients with cardiac related chest pain or who need urgent renal or haematology care will benefit from improved access to services through the introduction of two new ‘direct entry’ urgent care…
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Read the full storyTrust reports on gender reassignment surgery waiting times
Waiting times for patients requiring gender reassignment surgery have been included as part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s standard monthly report to NHS England for the first time.
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Read the full storyTrust recognises the outstanding achievements of its staff
The exceptional achievements of NHS staff were recognised at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s annual staff awards.
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Read the full storyNew partnership to improve care for Hammersmith and Fulham
Four NHS organisations have set up a joint initiative to develop a radically better way of providing care for the nearly 200,000 people living in Hammersmith and Fulham.
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Read the full storyTrust First in UK to Pilot Finnish-style Baby Boxes
Women who have their babies at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, will be the first in the country to receive Finnish-style ‘baby boxes’ for their…
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£1.8 million upgrade to Charing Cross Hospital’s Riverside Theatres
Patients receiving treatment at Charing Cross Hospital’s Riverside Theatres will benefit from improved facilities and a more efficient service following a £1.8 million refurbishment and remodelling…
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Read the full storyBee keeper's wife cured of deadly bee sting allergy
The wife of a commercial bee farmer has developed a potentially life-saving resistance to bee stings following treatment by medics at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. Lucy Zaichenko, 47, and her…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust seeks feedback on proposals to improve care pathways
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is asking patients, carers, local residents and other stakeholders about clinician-led proposals to improve care pathways for patients with chest pain or who…
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Read the full story£3.2 million upgrade for St Mary’s Hospital A&E department
Patients visiting accident and emergency (A&E) at St Mary’s Hospital are set to benefit from improved facilities and an increase in treatment areas for the most serious cases following a £3.2…
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Read the full storyDame Barbara Windsor “eternally grateful” for Trust nurse's guidance on breast cancer storyline
A nurse from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has helped advise the stars of Eastenders on the portrayal of Peggy Mitchell’s breast cancer story line.
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Read the full storyTrust nurse crowned nurse of the year
A nurse from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been crowned nurse of the year by RCNi.
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Trust performs UK first in trial for new prostate cancer treatment
Clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have used MRI guided focussed ultrasound for the first time to treat prostate cancer, as part of a new trial.
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Surgical pre-assessment programme helps patients with dementia have a more relaxed stay in hospital
An occupational therapist from the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has told an audience of international dementia experts how a new flagging system is helping elective surgical patients with…
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Read the full storyHappy first birthday: North West London cancer patients praise Macmillan Cancer Support & Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Navigator Service
In April 2015, Macmillan Cancer Support and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust launched an innovative telephone support service for people affected by cancer in North West London. One year on,…
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Read the full storyDementia care team tell international conference how volunteer with early onset dementia has transformed dementia care training at the Trust
A nurse and a volunteer with early onset dementia from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, have told top experts at an international conference how they have transformed dementia care training at…
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Read the full storyHealthcare support workers present innovative hydration and nutrition programme for patients with dementia at international conference
Two healthcare support workers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have spoken about the impact an innovative nutrition and hydration programme has had, on patients with dementia, at an…
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Read the full storyStarlight Storytellers Tour is just what the doctor ordered at St Mary’s Hospital
Starlight Children's Foundation brought a big dose of sunshine to poorly children at St Mary’s Hospital earlier this week when its amazing Storytellers Tour paid a visit.
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Read the full storyTrust radiologist wins lifetime achievement award
A consultant radiologist from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contributions to therapeutic ultrasound.
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Read the full storyTrust surgeon wins academic award
A surgeon from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won an award for his outstanding academic performance.
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Read the full storyPatients receive innovative new heart pacemaker
Cardiovascular patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are amongst a handful in the UK to be fitted with an innovative new wireless mini-pacemaker.
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Read the full storyResearch projects that have improved health outcomes showcased at public event
Pioneering clinical and health research projects were showcased at a special public event at Hammersmith Hospital. More than 150 visitors attended the Health Research Matters event, a celebration of…
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Read the full storyOutpatients refurbishment feedback week launches 22 February
As part of our outpatient improvement programme, we want to get patients’ views on plans for a major refurbishment of outpatient clinics across our sites.
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Read the full storyPublic Health Minister Visits African Well Woman Clinic
Public health minister Jane Ellison has met with service users of the African Well Women Clinic in Acton run by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, to…
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Read the full storyNew art installation highlights how research is helping cancer care
A new art display to showcase how patients and clinicians are working with researchers to improve cancer care has been launched at a special event. The Imperial Butterfly Artwork Installation:…
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Read the full storyMore patients choosing home dialysis
A team of renal consultants and specialist nurses has helped to increase the uptake of home dialysis by kidney patients through a dedicated home dialysis education clinic and training programme.
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Read the full storyChanges to our outpatient booking office email
From 28 January 2016, we are changing the email address patients should use to contact our outpatient booking office. This is the office that deals with many of our appointments. You might want to…
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Read the full storyMore NoSH for patients with dementia
Patients with dementia receiving treatment at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are being offered specialised support to help ensure they are eating and drinking enough while in hospital.
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St Mary's Urgent Care Centre new service provider
Central London CCG has appointed Vocare Ltd to run the urgent care centre (UCC) at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington on a five year contract, following a competitive tender process. The UCC has been…
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Read the full storyBe a patient assessor
We would like to invite local people to become patient assessors and help us to improve the environment where we deliver patient care.
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Read the full storyNew dementia-friendly ward at St Mary’s Hospital expands dementia care improvement programme
A new ward specially designed to support dementia patients has been opened at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storyFreshly prepared meals now on the menu for children treated at St Mary's Hospital
Children being treated at St Mary’s Hospital are now benefiting from meals freshly prepared onsite, in a brand new kitchen.
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Read the full storySt Mary's Hospital More Smiles Appeal is given royal seal of approval
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge is supporting a major fundraising appeal to expand and improve the Children's Intensive Care Unit at the hospital where her children were born.
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Read the full storyMajor fundraising appeal launched to help treat more critically ill children
A major fundraising appeal is being launched today to help expand and improve the Children’s Intensive Care Unit at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storyStarlight Christmas Pantomime delivers festive cheer to young patients at St Mary’s Hospital
Children at St Mary’s Hospital enjoyed some early festive cheer this week after they were treated to a special performance of the classic Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.
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Diabetes Festival gets 200 children and young people together for World Diabetes Day
A Diabetes Festival for young people aged two to 19 will bring more than 200 young people together for this year’s World Diabetes Day.
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Read the full storyNursing & Midwifery Council Chief Executive receives flu jab at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
A nurse from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has given the chief executive and registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) her flu jab during a visit to St Mary’s hospital, Paddington.
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UKs first ever robotic prostate artery embolization
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s endovascular robot, the only one of its kind in the UK, has performed a procedure on the prostate gland for the very first time.
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New specialist services for older patients launched
New specialist services for older patients requiring short hospital stays or specific medical treatment have been introduced by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Imperial College student undergoes pioneering brain tumour surgery
A PhD student from Devon has undergone pioneering brain surgery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storySurgeons advance glaucoma treatment by using the smallest ever implant
Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are among the first in the UK to introduce a new surgical eye pressure lowering device to help prevent sight loss.
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust praised for welcoming dementia carers
St Mary’s, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals have been praised for welcoming the carers of people with dementia for extended visiting hours.
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Cast members from Aliens Love Underpants land at St Marys Hospital
Cast members from the hit west end show, Aliens Love Underpants, made a surprise visit to children being treated at St Mary’s Hospital earlier this week.
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Electric plaster that could help wounds heal quicker tested at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Doctors at Charing Cross Hospital are investigating whether a type of electric plaster can help clear furred-up arteries in legs and heal hard-to-treat wounds.
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Go ahead for improvements to stroke services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Following supportive feedback from staff, patients and stakeholders, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is to go ahead with its proposal to bring all of its stroke services together at Charing…
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Read the full storyImproved and expanded maternity services at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and St Mary’s hospitals
More mums-to-be will be able to give birth at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and St Mary’s hospitals following the completion of work to improve and expand facilities, and to increase staff numbers, at…
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Read the full storyBBC newsreader puts spotlight on NHS staff who make a difference
The outstanding achievements of NHS staff were recognised at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s annual staff achievement awards. BBC newsreader Nicholas Owen hosted the special event, which…
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Queen’s Young Leaders visit St Mary’s gang violence intervention project
Queen’s Young Leaders visit St Mary’s gang violence intervention project
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New eye surgery technique brings real benefits to patients
Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have introduced a new transplant technique which is transforming eye surgery and recovery times for patients. The new procedure - known as…
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Clinical nurse specialist lauded for work with gang members
Clinical nurse specialist Dorcas Gwata was presented a Nursing Standard award for her work with young people involved in gangs in Westminster. She won the award in the mental health category,…
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Activity packs for dementia patients launched
New activity packs which aim to maintain patients’ wellbeing through painting and music have been designed by nurses at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The activity packs, which have been…
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Nurse wins award for improving patient care within IV therapy
A nurse from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won an award for her work to improve care for patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy. Jan Hitchcock websiteJan Hitchcock, vascular…
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Trust to test technology showing surgeons cancerous brain tissue
Surgeons will pioneer the testing of new technology which aims to enable surgeons to instantly tell the difference between healthy and cancerous brain tissue. Currently, one of the major…
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Read the full storyNew open visiting policy to help vulnerable patients
Nurses at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have designed a 'carer’s passport' which enables carers of patients who have dementia or are vulnerable to visit outside hospital visiting…
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Nurses highlight plight of lonely cancer patients
Nurses have helped launch Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Not Alone’ Isolation Box to highlight the plight of lonely cancer patients in the UK. Lead cancer nurse for the Trust Diane Dunn and Jillian…
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New partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to transform cancer patients' experience
Macmillan and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have launched a new partnership that aims to provide cancer patients and their families with an excellent experience of cancer care. The…
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Read the full storyAccurate, safer, and faster radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients
Staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust were joined by footballer Sean Davis from Fulham Football Club in December to mark the official opening of the new state of the art radiotherapy…
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Doctors pioneer first reported successful organ donation from a newborn baby
Doctors at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have pioneered the UK’s first reported successful organ donation from a newborn baby. Doctors at the Trust with the support of the baby’s parents…
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Read the full storyPatient cured of rare life threatening infection
A patient recovered from a rare life threatening illness at Hammersmith Hospital after going to the urgent care centre. Emily Daenell, 21, had a serious infection, a form of toxic shock which…
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Trauma surgeon wins military award
A trauma surgeon from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won a military award for his work in Afghanistan. Surgeon Commander Mansoor Khan was part of the Operation Herrick 19 unit who won…
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Trust designated a Genomic Medical Centre to join fight against cancer and rare diseases
NHS England has appointed Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a designated Genomic Medical Centre (GMC) in partnership with Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Marsden NHS…
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Local artist shares his experiences of how art aided his recovery
A local artist describes how art aided his recovery from a stroke at an event for stroke survivors at Charing Cross Hospital.
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Outreach project helping diabetic children
An outreach project, initiated by funding from Imperial College Healthcare Charity, has allowed paediatric diabetes dietitian Mae Said to visit over 30 schools and 40 patient’s homes in the London…
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Inspirational cancer patient launches exhibition celebrating the heroes who cared for her
A creative cancer patient, treated at Charing Cross Hospital, has drawn inspiration from doctors and nurses supporting her through her treatment and created a photography exhibition in their honour.
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Starlight Christmas Pantomime brings festive magic to young patients
Children at St Mary’s Hospital were treated to some festive magic when Starlight Children’s Foundation dropped by with their Christmas pantomime.
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Innovative self-learning ‘kiosk’ is developed at St Mary’s for neonatal nurses
A senior clinical technologist at St Mary’s Hospital has developed an innovative self-learning device for nursing staff working in the neonatal intensive care unit. An interactive ‘kiosk’, it helps…
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Read the full storyGetting ready for winter
Our plans for maintaining high quality care and how everyone can help Plans are in place for ensuring Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust continues to provide high quality care for all our…
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Imperial College Healthcare’s leading midwife has been praised for being a BME pioneer in healthcare
Judges at the Health Service Journal felt Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent is a fantastic role model for black and minority ethnic people. The HSJ celebrates the huge contribution people from…
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust opens up the archives to commemorate the World War One centenary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is hosting a range of events to commemorate the World War One centenary, including an exhibition of photographs showing the interaction between medical staff…
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Urological surgery team lauded with award of excellence
The Trust’s urological surgery team out performed twenty competitors to win this year’s Cancer Research Excellence in Surgical Trials (CREST) award from the National Institute for Health Research-…
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Renal team launches local campaign to teach NHS staff
Trust doctors and nurses are visiting other hospitals to teach staff about the importance of caring for the veins of renal patients. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust staff will be launching…
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Groundbreaking initiative connecting health care for children across north west London shortlisted for prestigious award
A new child health initiative - which is delivering a different way of working across the NHS in north west London to provide the highest quality patient care for children and their families - has…
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Director of nursing’s accolade for influence in health
The Trust’s director of nursing Janice Sigsworth has been recognised for her influence on nursing policy in healthcare and her professional leadership. Janice was named in the 2014 Clinical Leaders…
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Going smoke free for ‘Stoptober’
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is this month going smoke free at all our hospitals. To coincide with ‘Stoptober’, England's mass 28 day stop smoking campaign, from October Imperial College…
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It’s child’s play at St Mary’s
It was smiles all round for St Mary’s youngest patients when they celebrated national play in hospital week. Play in hospital week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of play in the treatment…
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Minister for crime prevention previews new St Mary's project to tackle youth gang violence
Government minister Norman Baker visited the Trust’s major trauma centre on 15 October to learn about a new service which aims to tackle youth gang violence. The youth violence intervention…
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Imperial major trauma centre ranked best in the country
Imperial College Healthcare’s Major Trauma Centre was recently ranked the best in the country by independent expert clinicians who assessed the service. The 24/7 centre is based at St Mary’s…
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Trust nurse takes to the fashion catwalk
Clinical nurse specialist in gynecological cancers Valerie Ng joined other Macmillan professionals and people affected by cancer at a special event on Saturday (October 4). Leading British fashion…
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Hammersmith Hospital becomes first in Europe to use new heart mapping system
The innovative Rhythmia Mapping system - a first of its kind for the NHS and Europe - will offer patients improved treatment of complicated heart rhythm disorders (cardiac arrhythmias) with shorter…
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New trigger for ovulation could make IVF safer
Research involving volunteer couples at Hammersmith Hospital has resulted in 12 babies being born using a potentially safer way of obtaining eggs for use in IVF. The babies have been born after…
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Schoolgirl overcomes multiple allergies thanks to specialist care
Schoolgirl Daisy Ames’ life was turned around after she was diagnosed with multiple allergies and received effective treatment at St Mary’s Hospital paediatric allergy clinic. Daisy, aged eight from…
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New service helps to overcome isolation for people with cancer in London
Cancer patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will benefit from a volunteer-led service called Imperial Companions funded by charity Macmillan Cancer Support to help overcome issues…
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Diabetes care steps up with opening of new foot unit
The president of charity Diabetes UK, Richard Lane OBE, officially opened the Imperial Foot Unit at St Mary’s Hospital last week. The new purpose-build unit consists of five bedded bays and an…
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"Balloon surgery cured my painful back"
Grandmother Annette Levy is delighted she can play with her seven grandchildren again after undergoing simple ‘balloon surgery’ by Mr Mo Akmal, consultant orthopaedic and spinal surgeon, to cure…
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Imperial College Healthcare recognised by UNICEF for its commitment to help mothers breastfeed
Maternity services run by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been recognised by global charity UNICEF (United Nation’s Children Fund) for their work supporting women to breastfeed. The…
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TB service marks World TB Day by raising more than £1,000 for charity
A TB service jointly run by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in Hammersmith and Fulham showed its support for World TB Day on 24 March by holding an awareness-raising and fundraising event.
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Unique fundraising event at Paddington Station in aid of Trust's neonatal units
The vulnerability of premature and sick babies was brought home to commuters by a unique fundraising event at Paddington Station today (11 March) to raise money for the neonatal units run by…
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Smiles all round as Starlight Storytellers visit St Mary's Hospital
There were smiles all round when Starlight Storytellers visited the children’s department at St Mary’s Hospital this week.
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Stunning new mural commission by British artist Bridget Riley unveiled
A new mural by Bridget Riley, one of Britain’s most respected abstract painters, has been unveiled at St Mary’s Hospital.
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Read the full storyMacmillan information service opens at Hammersmith Hospital
Hammersmith MP Andy Slaughter has officially opened the new Macmillan information service at Hammersmith Hospital.