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Read the full storyA second chance at life: living with valve disease
Artist and music producer Ramzi never imagined he’d face a serious heart condition in his thirties. Here, he walks us through the first warning signs, open heart surgery at Hammersmith Hospital, and…
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Read the full storyRight support, Right time: The impact of occupational therapy
As a highly specialist occupational therapist in A&E, Aimilia Zampeli helps patients regain independence and confidence at some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Here, she shares what…
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Read the full storyA story of care across teams and hospitals
When Michael was born at just 24 weeks, his family began an extraordinary journey through our neonatal intensive care unit. Here, his mother reflects on the care, compassion and support they both…
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Read the full storyShaping the future of headache care
Antoinette is the first headache nurse specialist at Charing Cross Hospital and believed to be the youngest non-medical prescriber in the Filipino nursing community. Here she shares her inspiring…
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Read the full storyKeeping on track for better health in a financially challenging year
At the start of what will be a ‘uniquely challenging’ year financially for the NHS, our Chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard, explains why the NHS is expected to do things differently and…
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Read the full storyThe 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…
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Read the full storyHow 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…
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Read the full storyMeet the surgeons transforming diabetic foot care
For people with diabetes, foot ulcers can lead to serious complications such as amputation. At Imperial College Healthcare, we’re pioneering reconstructive surgery techniques that help patients…
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Read the full storyMy Breast Cancer Journey: Shirlee Rufo's Story
Shirlee Rufo, theatre recovery team lead at Imperial College Healthcare, shares her breast cancer journey and the importance of regular checks. Discover insights on support, treatment, and finding…
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Read the full story“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.
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Read the full story"Our local communities are key to successful research”: Meet Maria Piggin
Maria Piggin is partnerships and training manager at the NIHR BRC Imperial Patient Experience Research Centre. In our latest blog, she discusses the importance of involving patients and members of…
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Read the full storyCompassionate 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…