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Read the full storyVolunteer Employability Programme is changing lives, and applications are open
Unemployment and poverty are among the biggest factors that may impact an individual’s health – and we know there are significant health inequalities affecting the patient population in north west…
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Read the full storyInnovative medical implant found to relieve chest pain
An innovative medical device, known as a coronary sinus reducer, has been found to relieve chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart.
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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 storyTrust launches online hub to support adolescents and young people
Consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have launched an online e-learning resource to support young people as they move from youth to adult healthcare services.
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Read the full storyNational Rail train strikes continue but tube strike cancelled
Industrial action is set to affect National Rail services between Thursday 4 April and Tuesday 9 April.
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Read the full storyHelping to feed our most premature babies
Established in 1939, the milk bank at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital is the world’s oldest continuously operating milk bank. It provides donor milk to around 500 extremely premature and sick…
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Read the full storyAthens Medical Group, Greece, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network, becoming the first Affiliated Hospital Group in Europe
We are very pleased to welcome the Athens Medical Group (Greece) as our third member to the Imperial College Healthcare International Affiliate Network.
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Read the full storyTwo Trust experts appointed to prestigious national research positions
Two honorary consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have been appointed senior investigators by the National Institute of Health and Care Research.
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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 storyNorth West London Pathology joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners
One of the largest NHS pathology providers in the UK is the latest member to join the partnership group.
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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 storyNew strategic lay forum leadership team
We are pleased to share that our new strategic lay forum leadership team is now in place.
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Read the full storyScientists investigate a new therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain
Research led by a consultant oncologist from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will trial a new type of targeted radiotherapy to treat secondary breast cancer tumours in the brain.
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Read the full storyNovacare Hospital, Pakistan, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network
We are very pleased to welcome our second member to our International Affiliate Network, Novacare Hospital, Islamabad.
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Read the full storyImperial 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.
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Read the full storyHealth technology event explores how to maximise innovation for the benefit of patients
Representatives from the Trust and leading health technology companies came together to support innovation adoption in the NHS.
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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 story‘Virtual biopsy’ uses AI to help doctors assess lung cancer
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumours from medical scans.
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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 storyIntensive 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…
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Read the full storyNew partnership aims to improve local air quality
We are joining forces with Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Imperial College London for a three-year partnership to improve local air quality.
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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 launches new patient safety initiative - Call for concern
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has started to roll out a new 24/7 service that helps patients, relatives and carers get direct access to senior clinicians if they are concerned that ward…
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Read the full storyResearch breakthrough for brain cancer patients
A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.
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Read the full storyMeasles cases prompt MMR vaccine call
UKHSA has reported an increase in measles across the country, including London, and is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.
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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 storyPublic events and survey launched to gather views on redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital
Imperial College Healthcare has launched a range of activities to gather the views of patients and local communities as we seek to accelerate plans to build a new St Mary’s Hospital.
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Read the full storyTrust consultant recognised in 2024 New Year Honours
Dr Benjamin Ellis has been awarded an MBE for services to healthcare, equality and the Jewish community.
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Upcoming junior doctors' and tube strikes - get the dates and answers to common questions
There will be a junior doctors' strike from 07.00 on Wednesday 3 January to 07.00 on Tuesday 9 January 2024.
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Read the full storyNon-executive director recognised in leadership list celebrating 75 years of NHS
Sim Scavazza, non-executive director at Imperial College Healthcare, has been recognised in GEMS: Hidden in Plain Sight (75@75) - a new leadership list curated by the Seacole Group and Colourful…
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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 storyFunding awarded to establish new HealthTech Research Centre
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust wins NIHR award for a HealthTech Research Centre to enhance diagnostics.
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Blood group may predict the risk of stroke when receiving Covid-19 Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccination
Blood groups could help predict the risk of a blood clot on the brain, known as a venous stroke, after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital overhauls anaesthetic supply to reduce carbon footprint
We have taken a big step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, by overhauling our anaesthetic supply at Chaing Cross Hospital.
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Read the full storyAntimicrobial resistance: securing the future
The discovery of penicillin in 1928 at St Mary’s Hospital marked the beginning of the antibiotic revolution and earned Sir Alexander Fleming a Nobel Prize. Almost a century on, these medicines have…
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Read the full storyUK Government backs Fleming Centre to fight threat of drug resistant infections
The UK Government has committed £5million in seed funding to support a joint initiative to fight antimicrobial resistance.
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Read the full storyUK medicines regulator approves world-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve gene editing as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders.
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Ensuring 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 storyAI stethoscope rolled out to GP clinics in north west London to help diagnose heart failure
A national trial will determine if providing GPs with AI-enabled stethoscopes increases early diagnosis of heart failure.
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Read the full storyHealthcare Central London joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners
Healthcare Central London brings insights and expertise from primary care as an associate member.
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Read the full storyImperial Health Charity launches Winter Appeal supporting our children's A&E
Imperial Health Charity has today launched its annual winter fundraising appeal, which will help us provide extra support for young patients at our children’s A&E department. Donations from…
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Read the full storyBreaking the silence on baby loss
Meet the doctors, researchers and midwives supporting families and helping save babies’ lives
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Read the full storyPioneering Trust surgeon wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Dame Averil Mansfield CBE has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.
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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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Read the full storyTrust staff among Rising Star Awards winners
Leo Andrew Almerol and Marlon Simbajon, from Imperial College Healthcare, have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2023.
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Read the full storyTrust staff receive academic promotions from Imperial College London
Clinical staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been promoted by Imperial College London in the latest round of academic promotions for 2023. As a research-led NHS Trust, many of…
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Read the full storyStudent sets his heart on medical career after being saved by NHS
A student whose heart stopped six times in a few hours has thanked the NHS staff who saved his life and pledged to follow in their footsteps.
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Read the full storyFinalists at the London Healthcare Support Worker Awards
Our Nursing Directorate Education Team has been shortlisted for three categories in the upcoming London Healthcare Support Worker Awards 2023.
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Read the full storyTrust 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.
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Read the full storyTrust consultant helps lead national programme to transform type 2 diabetes care for under 40s
A world-first NHS initiative developed by a leading consultant and researcher from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.
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Read the full storyOp RESTORE: Ministerial visit to St Mary’s Hospital
Earlier this week, we welcomed veterans’ minister Johnny Mercer and health secretary Steve Barclay to St Mary's Hospital to meet with the Op RESTORE team.
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Information and advice about consultants' strike (24-26 August)
The BMA is planning a further consultants’ strike, which will run from 7am on Thursday 24 August to 7am on Saturday 26 August.
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Read the full storyFirst womb transplant performed in the UK
After over 25 years of research, a team co-led by Imperial College Healthcare and Oxford University Hospitals has performed the UK's first womb transplant.
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Read the full storyImperial 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…
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Read the full storyChannel 4's Emergency documentary returns this August
Staff from the Trust's major trauma pathway and emergency department will feature in the second series of Channel 4's Emergency.
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Read the full storyIntroducing darker toned manikins across our maternity services
Since its implementation, the NHS has set out to provide universal healthcare for all. As part of this, we are rolling out manikins of different skin tones across our maternity services. Find out why.
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Read the full storySupporting 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.
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Read the full storyNeuroscience research awareness day at Charing Cross Hospital
Join our Neurosciences Research Team on Monday, 7 August from 09.00-13.00 to find out about their current studies and how you can participate.
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Read the full storyAppeal to build The Fleming Centre is launched, with HRH Prince William announced as Patron
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have launched an appeal to build The Fleming Centre, which will drive a global movement to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's 2023 annual general meeting (AGM)
The 2023 AGM was a hybrid event with our Trust chair, Matthew Swindells, Chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard and Chief financial officer, Jazz Thind presenting in the Mary Cochrane lecture…
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Read the full storyTrust becomes first in UK to achieve BSAC antimicrobial stewardship accreditation
Imperial College Healthcare has become the first UK healthcare organisation to be accredited by Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation Scheme.
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Annual fellowship research awards announced
Six health professionals at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded research fellowship grants from Imperial Health Charity.
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Read the full storyTrust and rail staff join together to mark NHS75
Staff from St Mary’s Hospital attended a special NHS 75 anniversary event at neighboring Paddington Station on Tuesday, where Aneira Thomas – first person born on the NHS – unveiled new train named…
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Read the full storyCelebrating 75 years of the NHS
The National Health Service turns 75 on Wednesday 5 July. Find out how we're celebrating this milestone.
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Read the full storySt Mary’s consultant wins national award for research work
Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.
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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 storyMaximising community voices in research
The NIHR Imperial BRC has recruited over 80 members of the public to be Community Partners, up from 18 in the last BRC contract.
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Read the full storyTrust researcher wins national cardiology award
Trust researcher Dr Arunashis Sau has won the 2023 Young Investigator Award, a prestigious national prize which recognises ‘excellence among young researchers intending to pursue a career in…
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Read the full storyTrust apprentice wins prestigious national award
Joe Maslen, who works at Charing Cross and St Mary’s hospitals, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the Skills for Health Our Health Heroes Awards.
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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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Celebrating birthday honours for Imperial College Healthcare consultant, nurse, lay partner and retired professor
Professor Averil Mansfield CBE has been awarded a damehood for services to surgery and to equality in medicine; consultant gynaecologist Alan Farthing has been awarded a commander of Royal Victorian…
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Read the full storyLeading life sciences organisations join forces in Paddington
Paddington Life Sciences Partners is an influential partnership group made up of NHS, industry, community and academic organisations.
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Information and advice about industrial action planned this month
A 72-hour strike by junior doctors is due to take place from 7am on Wednesday 14 June until 7am on Saturday 17 June.
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Read the full storyTrial to capture anaesthetic gases and reduce Trust's carbon footprint
New canisters designed to capture anaesthetic gases have been installed across the Trust hospitals, in a large scale feasibility trial to reduce carbon emissions in surgery.
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Trust response to New Hospital Programme announcement
In response to the Government's New Hospital Programme announcement today, Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “Today's announcement on the New…
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Read the full storyNew programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials
The North West London Clinical Trials Alliance has joined a new programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
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Read the full storyInternational Clinical Trials Day: celebrating 1000 plus clinical research studies last year
This International Clinical Trials Day (20 May), we are reflecting on the Trust’s clinical research achievements over the past year. This has included running over 1,000 clinical research studies,…
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 11
The Imperial College AHSC has published the latest edition of ‘Humans of Health Research’, which highlights researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full storyTrust staff recognised at Advancing Healthcare Awards
Trust staff recognised at Advancing Healthcare Awards
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Information 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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Information and advice about industrial action planned this month
A four-day strike by junior doctors is due to take place between 7am on Tuesday 11 April until 7am on Saturday 15 April.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital apprentice in the running for national award
Joe Maslen joined the radiotherapy department at Charing Cross Hospital as a radiotherapy apprentice assistant practitioner in 2020. He has been named as a finalist for the national Our Health…
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Read the full storyTrust achieves accreditation as Living Wage Employer
Imperial College Healthcare has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer
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Read the full storyNew director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences
Dr Suki Balendra appointed as director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences.
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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 storyContinued progress for Imperial College Healthcare in 2022 NHS staff survey
The 2022 NHS staff survey results, published today, show continued progress across a range of measures at Imperial College Healthcare.
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Read the full storyNew Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, as part of Paddington Life Sciences
New Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, within Paddington Life Sciences
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Read the full storyUkrainian surgeons visit St Mary’s Hospital to observe life and limb-saving trauma surgery techniques
Surgeons from hospitals in Ukraine visited St Mary’s Hospital last week (21-22 February) to learn more about complex surgery techniques which could save lives and limbs at home. The Ukrainian…
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Read the full storyNurse and early career researcher wins fellowship in competitive national programme
Rachael Lear, iCARE Research Fellow in Digital Health and Care Innovation, was recently awarded a Health Education England Topol Digital Fellowship.
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 9
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full storyTrust joins international nurse recognition programme the Daisy Awards
Nurses and midwives at Imperial College Healthcare who have shown outstanding clinical skill and compassionate care can now be nominated by patients and/or their families for the internationally…
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 8
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full storyCelebrating the festive season at our hospitals
Every year, our staff find ways to make the holiday season feel special for patients in our hospitals. After several years where celebrations were limited due to the Covid-19 pandemic, staff across…
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London Ambulance Service industrial action on Wednesday 21 December
London Ambulance Service staff will go on strike on Wednesday 21 December from 12.00pm - 11.59pm. This may also lead to further disruption the following day. During this period, ambulances will be…
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Industrial action by the RCN on 15 and 20 December
Our absolute priority is to ensure we collectively provide safe care to all our patients during the industrial action. We have developed detailed plans which has determined what services we will run…
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Multi-million-pound trial to find best flu treatments
A new national trial, led by Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London, aims to find the most effective treatments for people hospitalised with severe flu.
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Read the full storyMental health nurse wins national award
Dorcas Gwata, who works as a psychiatric liaison nurse at St Mary's Hospital, has been named Best Nurse at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards.
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Read the full storyTrust achievements recognised at the Health Service Journal awards
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won three accolades at the national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.
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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 storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 7
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full storyTrust appoints new non-executive director
Nick Gash has been appointed to the board the Trust as a non-executive director.
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New machine learning tool can help predict patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 in hospital
Researchers have created an AI tool that can help identify patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 while in hospital.
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Read the full storyShare your views on NHS proposal to improve orthopaedic surgery in north west London
Patients and local people are being asked for their views on a proposal to create a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery.
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North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration secures renewed funding
An Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London research partnership has been awarded NIHR funding to improve patient safety.
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Read the full storyLatest Humans of Health Research feature
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full story£95 million investment for Imperial Biomedical Research Centre
The NIHR has awarded the BRC more than £95 million to develop and improve care for patients.
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Read the full storyNorth West London Clinical Trials Alliance shortlisted for national award
The Alliance has been announced as a finalist in the New Statesman's Positive Impact Awards.
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New heart attack insight could lead to better survival rates after surgery
New research shows how doctors can improve the timing of surgery for some heart attack patients by the levels of a particular protein in their blood.
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Read the full storyResearch in Focus: How data can help answer the biggest questions in health
In our latest Research in Focus video, experts Dr Erik Mayer and Dr Fu Siong Ng explain how health data can help us improve care. They also explain how patients and members of the public help…
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New Trust non-executive directors appointed as board in common is established
Linda Burke, Aman Dalvi, David Moss and Janet Rubin have been appointed to the board of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as non-executive directors. With other board colleagues - chair Matthew…
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Read the full storyServices and appointments on Monday 19 September
Monday 19 Sept has been declared a national bank holiday for the state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. Urgent and emergency services and time critical care will continue but many other…
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Read the full storyStatements on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Chief executive Professor Tim Orchard said: “We are incredibly saddened by news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. “Her Majesty demonstrated many qualities, including those that are the…
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Read the full storyWestern Eye Hospital to be expanded alongside building improvements to enable full reopening
We have given the go ahead to a major £9m building project at the Western Eye Hospital. It will allow us to reopen the hospital fully next spring, with additional operating capacity to help tackle…
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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…
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Read the full storyImprovements 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
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Read the full storyNew life sciences cluster in Paddington to maximise local and global benefits of NHS, research, industry and community partnerships
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has set out its vision for a new life sciences cluster in Paddington.
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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.
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Read the full storyProfessor Dame Lesley Regan appointed as government’s first ever Women’s Health Ambassador
Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Trust consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, has been appointed as the government’s first ever Women’s Health Ambassador for England.
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Read the full storyProposed tube and rail strikes affecting public transport next week
There are proposed tube and rail strikes on 21, 23 and 25 June. Please do take a look and plan your journey in advance if you are travelling to and from our hospitals.
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Read the full story‘Compassionate communities’ initiative supporting health and wellbeing for the most in need
Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, our pioneering new funding initiative – Compassionate communities - has helped to improve the health and wellbeing of people most affected by the…
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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…
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Four Imperial People awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships
Four Trust researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their work in biomedical and health research. The researchers are among 60 outstanding biomedical…
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Trust celebrates International Day of the Midwife
On Thursday 5 May 2022 we will be celebrating International Day of the Midwife - a global awareness day dedicated to reflecting on the progress of midwifery over the years. A series of activities…
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Read the full storyFemale 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.
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Read the full storyResurfacing works affecting Du Cane Road near Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea hospitals
Resurfacing works affecting Du Cane Road near Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea hospitals will begin on Monday 28 March for 5 nights, between 20.00-05.00.
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Next steps set out for Western Eye Hospital following temporary relocation of services
We have been undertaking detailed building investigations to determine next steps.
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Read the full storyImperial 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.
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Read the full storyTrust to feature in new BBC2 medical series using augmented reality to help patients learn more about their medical conditions
Staff and patients from across our hospitals will feature in brand new six-part series for BBC2, starting at 8pm tonight.
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Read the full storyBetter Hospitals webinar now available to watch
Data and AI innovation is transforming healthcare: who benefits most?
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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 storyJoint Chair announced for north west London's four acute trusts
North west London's four acute trusts are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as new joint Chair.
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Read the full storyRedevelopment update for St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals
With the support of the New Hospital Programme, Imperial College Healthcare is beginning the next phase of redevelopment planning work for its three main hospital sites, all of which are included in…
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Read the full storyFirst wave of rest nests handed over to Trust staff
First wave of fully refurbished, interior-designed staff breakrooms handed over to intensive care, pharmacy and acute medicine teams in new ‘rest nest’ programme. Three fully refurbished staff ‘rest…
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Trust consultant awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours
Dr Justin Roe, clinical service lead at the national centre for airway reconstruction at the Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to speech and language therapy,…
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Read the full storyTrust marks one year of Covid-19 vaccinations
On 22 December 2020, we gave the first dose of the vaccine for Covid-19 at Imperial College Healthcare. In the year since, we've given over 70,000 jabs – first dose, second dose, and booster…
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Read the full storyExtra £1 million to help with winter pressures
The Trust has successfully bid for an additional £1 million to support a range of initiatives to help deliver high quality care this winter.
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Temporary relocation of some Western Eye services for essential fire safety improvements
Following an expert review of fire safety at the vacant Samaritan Hospital, adjacent to the Western Eye Hospital, we are taking the precaution of immediately relocating some services from the…
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Read the full storyTrust appoints second medical director
Consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Raymond Anakwe has been appointed as a second medical director for the Trust. An additional, part-time medical director post has been created to allow our…
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Read the full storyHow does co-location power life sciences innovation? 'Better hospitals' seminar available to watch
In our third 'Better hospitals' seminar we discussed how hospitals, patients, healthcare innovators, researchers, and business work best together to tackle the major causes of disease and drive…
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Read the full storyTrust prepares for second winter with Covid-19
Plans are in place to ensure we continue to provide high quality care for all our patients as we head into the autumn and winter while still responding to Covid-19.
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Read the full storyTrust teams up with Chelsea Foundation and Imperial Health Charity to improve community health
A new partnership with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea Foundation has been announced, to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in north west London
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Read the full storyReal world data analysis provides critical insight on vaccination programme and supports evidence that single dose reduces infection
Analysis of north west London data from the beginning of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme has further supported the evidence that a single dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is effective in…
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New blood test could help doctors identify viral infections more easily
Clinical researchers from the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have developed a new test which could help doctors to more easily distinguish what kind of infection a patient may have…
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Read the full storyImperial Private Healthcare launches International Affiliate Network
This week marks the launch of the Imperial Private Healthcare International Affiliate Network. The network has been established to develop relationships with aspirational hospitals across the…
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Trust seeks feedback on proposal to improve specialist infectious diseases inpatients care
Patients, carers, service user groups and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on the proposal to move Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s specialist infectious diseases inpatients…
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A single chair for north west London's acute trusts to support more collaborative working
The north west London NHS has agreed to appoint a single chair for its four acute trusts.
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New national organ donation and transplantation plan for Greece led by Trust consultant
A landmark report for a new national organ donation and transplantation plan in Greece has been accepted.
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Latest REACT-2 study findings show that almost all double vaccinated people in England have antibodies to coronavirus
New findings from the REACT-2 study, a major coronavirus antibody surveillance survey, have shown the impact of England’s vaccination programme on antibodies in the population.
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Read the full storyTrust celebrates first ever Gratitude Festival to thank staff
This week marks our first ever Gratitude Festival – a week-long celebration dedicated to thanking all our 14,000 staff.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare appoints new chief operating officer
Claire Hook has been appointed to the reintroduced role of chief operating officer.
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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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Birthday honours for Imperial people
Four Imperial people are among those who have been awarded honours in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Non-executive director, Nick Ross, former director of infection prevention and control,…
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Read the full storyDr James Price appointed as director of infection prevention and control
Dr James Price appointed as director of infection prevention and control taking over from Professor Alison Holmes after 15 years in post.
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'Compassionate communities' supports local health projects to address impacts of Covid-19
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial Health Charity have today announced 20 community organisations that will receive up to £30,000 in vital funding to improve the health and wellbeing…
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Read the full storyTrust Green Plan launches today, boosted by £26.9 million decarbonisation grant
Imperial College Healthcare today launches an ambitious ‘Green Plan’, setting out its response to the challenges of climate change.
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Read the full storyMatron receives chief nursing officer for England gold award
Winny Thomas has been awarded the chief nursing officer for England’s gold award for nursing excellence in recognition of her lifetime of achievement in nursing.
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Read the full storyHow green is your hospital? 'Better hospitals' seminar available to watch
In our second 'Better hospitals' seminar we discuss what new, super-sustainable hospitals could look like and what the NHS can do now to help reduce the health impact of climate change.
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Cleaners, porters and catering staff to continue to be directly employed
All cleaners, porters and catering staff will continue to be directly employed by the Trust following an evaluation of ‘in-house’ arrangements put in place on 1 April 2020.
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Read the full storyBob Alexander announced as interim chair
Bob Alexander is to take on the role of interim chair from 1 April 2021, taking over from Paula Vennells who is standing down as chair at the end of March.
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Read the full storyImperial Adolescent Health Transition e-Hub launches
This week is International Adolescent Health Week – the perfect time to announce the launch of our new Adolescent Health Transition e-Hub, an online resource to support, inform and educate young…
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Read the full storyNew large vaccination centre launches at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith
The NHS in North West London is continuing the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine programme with a new large vaccination centre opening at the Novotel hotel London West in Hammersmith.
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National staff survey results show some improvements to staff wellbeing with our staff engagement score maintained but more progress is needed
This year’s national staff survey results, published today, shows a third successive increase in the proportion of our staff who would recommend the Trust as a place to work and as a place to be…
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Trust supports new community vaccination centre
The NHS in North West London has opened a new large vaccination centre on Edgware Road. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is running the centre as part of a collaborative effort with Westminster…
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Read the full storyRemembering Lesley Moran
Lesley Moran, a health records supervisor overseeing clinical preparation at Hammersmith Hospital, died in January 2021. Lesley will be greatly missed by everyone who has worked with her during her…
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Read the full storyRemembering Dax Daantos
Dax Daantos, an orthopaedic implant coordinator who worked at Charing Cross Hospital, died in January 2021. Dax was a hugely valued member of theatres and is held in great affection by everyone who…
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Cancellation of Trust board meeting
Due to the current urgent priority of the NHS response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trust board’s meeting which was due to be held today has been cancelled.
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Read the full storyRemembering Pedro Barte
Pedro Barte, a registered nurse who worked at Charing Cross Hospital, died in January 2021.
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New AHSC Chair announced
Professor Sir Mark Walport, has been appointed chair of the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) Strategic Partnership Board.
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The first 'Better hospitals' seminar available to watch
In our first 'Better hospitals' seminar we discuss how Covid-19 is influencing healthcare and hospital design.
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Read the full storyEnglish National Opera says thank you to our staff with virtual Christmas carols
The English National Opera (ENO) has given our staff a special boost this Christmas with the singing of carols to help spread some festive cheer.
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AI-supported test predicts eye disease three years before symptoms
A pioneering new eye test may predict Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of severe sight loss, three years before symptoms develop.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare appoints Jazz Thind as chief financial officer
The Trust has appointed Jazz Thind as its permanent chief financial officer following an 11-month period as interim.
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Trust chair to step down next April
Our Chair, Paula Vennells, has today let the Trust know that she will be stepping down from her role in April, at the end of the current financial year. She said: “By the time I leave, I will have…
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New drug can improve fertility in women with reproductive health problems
A drug that acts via the natural ‘kisspeptin’ hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyPatients taking statins experience similar side effects from placebo
New research published today has found people taking placebo pills and statins experienced similar side effects.
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Read the full storyCompassionate Communities £450,000 funding programme launched
Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, the Trust is pioneering a new funding programme – Compassionate Communities - to support some of the most vulnerable people impacted by Covid-19…
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Read the full storyNew research finds severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy
Researchers from the Trust found that nearly half of women with HG suffered antenatal depression and nearly 30 per cent had postnatal depression.
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Birthday honours for Trust's matron for quality and consultant neurosurgeon
Winny Thomas, matron for quality and BAME nurses and midwives network chair, and Professor Mark Wilson, consultant neurosurgeon, have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Major developments at Trust confirmed in Government’s hospital building programme
The Prime Minister has confirmed major redevelopments for all three of our main hospital sites as part of a new announcement on the Government’s health infrastructure plan.
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Trust welcomes new non-executive directors
Bob Alexander, Sim Scavazza and Beverley Ejimofo have been appointed into non-executive roles at the Trust.
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Early surgical treatment of leg ulcers caused by varicose veins improves healing and reduces the risk of the condition coming back
In a clinical trial, led by researchers at Imperial College London and clinicians at the Trust, 450 patients with venous leg ulcers were treated with early surgical interventions.
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One way traffic restriction on South Wharf Road at St Marys Hospital
Westminster City Council will implement a one-way system for vehicular traffic using South Wharf Road travelling eastbound from Tanner Lane from Monday 14 September 2020.
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Read the full storyRalph returns to work and thanks colleagues who saved his life
Ralph Deocampo has been welcomed back to work this week at the Trust after being away for nearly five months recovering from Covid-19.
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New research shows possible Covid-19 link to increase in type 1 diabetes in children
A new study suggests there could be a possible link between Covid-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.
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Read the full storyHybrid theatre opens at St Mary’s
A new ‘hybrid theatre’ integrating surgery and imaging opened at St Mary’s Hospital this week. The £2.8 million Hybrid Endovascular Theatre Suite in the QEQM building allows surgery and state of…
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Imperial College Healthcare asks for input into redevelopment plans
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is calling for staff, patients and local people to come together and help grow its understanding of what its hospitals of the future need to offer, starting…
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Read the full storyTrust 2019/20 annual report and quality account are now available
Read our Annual Report 2019/20 which this year includes the Quality Account.
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Read the full storyCoronavirus: latest information and advice
Face coverings for outpatients and visitors From Monday 15 June, all visitors when in our hospital, including those visiting patients or attending outpatient appointments, will need to wear face…
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Rapid coronavirus tests to support urgent patient care
The Trust has started to use rapid lab-free coronavirus tests in A&E, oncology and maternity in order to provide the best care to patients who may be less able to plan their visit to hospital.
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Read the full storyRemembering Jermaine Wright
Jermaine Wright, senior pharmacy technician in the aseptic unit at Hammersmith Hospital, died in hospital on 27 April. He was 45 years old.
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Read the full storyRemembering Melujean Ballesteros
Melujean Ballesteros was a staff nurse at St Mary’s Hospital for 18 years.
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Read the full storyRemembering Donald Suelto
Donald Suelto, staff nurse at the Constance Wood Chemotherapy Unit at Hammersmith Hospital, died at home in April 2020.
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Read the full storyRemembering Dr William Frankland
Famed allergist Dr William Frankland graduated from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School – now part of Imperial College London – just before the launch of the Second World War, and spent his long…
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Read the full storyRemembering Professor Mohamed Sami Shousha
Professor Mohammed Sami Shousha, consultant histopathologist, clinical lead for the breast histopathology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and an honorary professor of…
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New look uniforms mark a big change at the Trust
All porters, cleaners, and catering staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will be wearing new look Trust-branded uniforms from today (1 April).
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Update from Trust public board meeting 26 March 2020
On Wednesday 26 March, we held our first-ever virtual public board meeting using videoconferencing software that is currently being rolled out across the Trust. Members of the public were invited to…
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Developer partnership discussions signal real progress on much-needed new hospital for St Mary’s, Paddington
Plans for a major new hospital for London have been boosted with a formal agreement to enter into partnership discussions between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Great Western Developments…
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Coronavirus: Trust statement
A statement from Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive at the Trust.
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Read the full storyBetter children's health and cancer treatment amongst aims of health partnership
Professor Jonathan Weber has outlined his new vision for Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) over the next five years.
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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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£5m to boost Trust’s plans for redevelopment
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded £5m of Health Infrastructure Plan funding to progress its planning for major redevelopment and refurbishment at its St Mary’s, Charing Cross…
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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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NHS basic pay, sick leave and pensions for hotel services staff at Imperial College Healthcare as initial step to improving working lives and service quality
All porters, cleaners and catering staff at the Trust are to receive NHS basic pay rates and sick leave and have access to the NHS pension scheme following a review of options for the future…
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Imperial researchers showcase projects to tackle major health problems
Nineteen Imperial fellows showcased research projects aimed at tackling global health problems and disease challenges at a special celebration event.
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New research shows psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss
Trust patients have been part of a new study which has shown that one in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
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Read the full storyWe must be smarter about how we use antibiotics
Not enough focus is being paid to using antibiotics more appropriately to minimise the threat of drug-resistant bugs, said an expert in a recent talk.
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Trust welcomes interim chief financial officer
We’re pleased to announce that Jazz Thind has joined Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on secondment as interim chief financial officer.
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Read the full storyKey redevelopment appointment at Imperial College Healthcare to progress major rebuild and refurbishment plans for all sites
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Matthew Tulley as director of redevelopment, part of the executive management team.
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Read the full storyKeeping care flowing this winter
We’ve reduced delays in two key elements of our care pathways in the last year: ambulance handovers and for patients with extended stays. Find out more about how we’re prepared our staff and…
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Damehood for consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist amongst New Year’s honours for Trust staff
Professor Lesley Regan, head of obstetrics and gynaecology for Imperial College London at St Mary’s Hospital and the first female president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists…
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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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Industrial action by Sodexo-employed staff at St Mary's Hospital
A third period of industrial action by some facilities staff employed by Sodexo in relation to pay and terms and conditions has begun today at St Mary’s Hospital. It is due to continue until 23:59…
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Read the full storySmall rise in heart attack protein linked to increased risk of early death in all age groups
A new analysis of patients’ heart data at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has shown that even a slight increase in a protein linked to heart attacks, called troponin, is linked to an increased…
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Updated Trust response to industrial action by Sodexo-employed staff at St Mary's Hospital
The Trust has issued the following statement, clarifying its position and actions in relation to ongoing industrial action at St Mary’s Hospital by Sodexo-employed staff
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Industrial action by Sodexo-employed staff at St Mary’s Hospital
A second period of industrial action by Sodexo-employed staff in relation to pay and terms and conditions has begun at St Mary’s Hospital as of 11 November 2019.
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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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Trust moves to London Living Wage for all facilities staff
All cleaning, catering, portering and helpdesk staff working at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will receive the London Living Wage as the new minimum pay rate backdated to 1 November 2019.…
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Letter to Sodexo on pay and working conditions for Sodexo employees at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust chief executive Professor Tim Orchard has written to the chief executive of Sodexo Healthcare UK requesting formal confirmation of Sodexo's position in relation…
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Protests at St Mary's Hospital over pay for Sodexo-employed staff
Professor Tim Orchard, Trust chief executive, has the following message for patients, visitors and staff in response to on going industrial action at St Mary’s.
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Trust's response to industrial action by Sodexo staff at St Mary's Hospital
Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive officer responds to industrial action by Sodexo staff working at St Mary's Hospital
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Read the full storyFirst impact maintenance projects are underway
The first wave of estate improvements supported through a new, £2 million impact maintenance fund are now underway. Last year’s small budget surplus enabled us to set up the one-off fund to ‘blitz’…
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Read the full storyNew trial at Charing Cross Hospital will look at new Parkinson’s treatment for frequent falls
Clinicians and researchers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded funding to trial a new treatment for frequent falls in patients with advanced Parkinson’s.
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Main outpatients at St Mary's Hospital reopened
The main outpatients building at St Mary's Hospital is now reopened after it's temporary closure earlier this week.
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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 storyImperial College Healthcare appoints first director of strategy, research and innovation
The Trust has appointed Dr Bob Klaber OBE to the new role of director of strategy, research and innovation, part of the executive management team.
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Major developments at Trust included in Government’s new hospital building programme
Our response to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, of a new hospital building programme.
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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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Power downtime at Charing Cross Hospital
We are currently experiencing a power outage at Charing Cross Hospital which is affecting the west side of the site.
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Read the full storyProtein tangles linked with dementia seen for first time in patients’ brains after single head injury
Scientists have visualised for the first time protein ‘tangles’ associated with dementia in the brains of patients who have suffered a single head injury.
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Trust welcomes new non-executive directors
Kay Boycott, Nicola Horlick and Dr Ben Maruthappu have been appointed non-executive directors.
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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 storyInstitute of Cancer Research joins Imperial’s AHSC partnership
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
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Read the full storyRoad closures and travel disruption for Notting Hill Carnival this weekend
Please be aware that the annual Notting Hill Carnival will be held this bank holiday weekend. Public transport and roads in west London will be very busy with major road closures from 2am Sunday 27…
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Read the full storyTrust 2018/19 annual report and quality account are now available
Our 2018/19 annual report and quality account are now available online.
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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 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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Statement on the use of Good Food Chain products
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has not used any products supplied by the Good Food Chain in any of its five hospitals since 25 May 2019, when an alert from Public Health England alert was…
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Read the full storyClosure of Hammersmith Bridge may affect travel to Charing Cross Hospital
The closure of Hammersmith Bridge may impact travel to and from Charing Cross Hospital.
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Trust to require London Living Wage for all future support service contracts
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is to specify the London Living Wage (LLW) as a minimum pay rate for all new support service contracts.
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Read the full storyNew surgical robot at Charing Cross Hospital
Patients with urological and throat cancers being treated at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are benefitting from the installation of a da Vinci X surgical robot at Charing Cross Hospital.
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Read the full storyTrust's response to today's government announcement on Shaping a Healthier Future
The secretary of state for health and social care today confirmed that the north west London response to the NHS Long Term Plan should supersede the 2012 Shaping a Healthier Future programme, and…
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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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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust names new Chair
Paula Vennells CBE has been named as the new chair of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storyNew Year's honour for consultant diabetologist
Professor Jonathan Valabhji, a consultant diabetologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List 2019 for services to diabetes and obesity care.
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Read the full storySir Gerald Acher to act as interim chairman
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust deputy chairman, Sir Gerald Acher, is to take on the role of interim chairman from 1 January 2019.
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Proposal to improve heart and lung care and research that will see majority of Royal Brompton services remaining in north west London
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in collaboration with Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College London, has today finalised an initial joint proposal to improve heart…
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Imperial 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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Read the full storyChildren's services and prostate cancer teams win awards for innovations in care
Two teams at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been recognised for their work to improve patient care, with awards from leading industry publication the Health Service Journal (HSJ).
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Incident at Charing Cross Hospital
In the early hours of Wednesday 7 November, the London Fire Brigade was called to a small fire on a renal unit at Charing Cross Hospital. No patients were in the unit at the time.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare appoints transformation director
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Jeremy Butler as its first director of transformation.
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Read the full storyBirthday celebrations at the Charing Cross Hospital open day
Patients, staff and the public came together this week to mark the 200th anniversary of Charing Cross Hospital in its first open day for 25 years.
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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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Five-year strategic plan aims to make research everyone’s business
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has recently published a five-year strategic plan, authored by Dr Caroline Alexander and Professor Mary Wells, which sets out the organisation’s ambition to…
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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 storyTrust consultant and team win award for life-saving app
A consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, together with a graduate from Imperial College, have won a prestigious national award after they developed an app designed to alert off-duty…
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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 story£5 million extra funding helps Imperial College Healthcare boost capacity for this winter
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is set to begin building works to create an extra 50 inpatient beds this winter.
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Read the full storyHealth minister visits Trust to see innovative approach to treating sepsis in action
Health minister Caroline Dinenage visited St Mary’s Hospital today, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, to find out more about an innovative approach that is helping clinicians to spot…
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Read the full storyPatients in north west London to benefit from stroke care improvements
Around 300 stroke patients a year are set to benefit from the expansion of an advanced emergency treatment at Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storyTrust AGM takes place Wednesday 12 September
The Trust's AGM takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 12 September 2018.
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Read the full storyNon-invasive prostate treatment already available at Charing Cross Hospital set to be rolled out nationwide
The innovative, non-invasive prostate treatment Rezum, available at Charing Cross Hospital, is set to be rolled out nationwide after the treatment was initially trialled at Charing Cross and…
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Read the full storyEgyptian medical students to gain clinical experience in unique placement at the Trust
Students from the Armed Forces College of Medicine in Egypt will be gaining clinical experience across our hospitals as part of a new project in partnership with Imperial College London.
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Investigation of the disciplinary process that led to our dismissal of Amin Abdullah – significant actions and learning for the Trust
Today Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has published the report of the independent investigation into the disciplinary process that resulted in the dismissal of Amin Abdullah, a nurse who took…
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Read the full storyBreath test shows promising results in diagnosing pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage
Researchers have found a simple breath test has been able to detect pancreatic cancer. This means the disease can be diagnosed at an earlier stage and by using a non-invasive method for the very…
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Read the full storyTrust appoints interim divisional director of medicine and integrated care
Dr Frances Bowen has been appointed interim divisional director of medicine and integrated care and a member of the executive management team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The division…
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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 storyBirthday Honours for our director of nursing and associate medical director
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s chief nurse, Professor Janice Sigsworth, has been awarded a CBE in the 2018 Birthday Honours, while associate medical director, Dr Bob Klaber, receives an OBE.
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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 storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust names new chief executive
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust names Professor Tim Orchard as new chief executive, effective in early June 2018.
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Charing 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 storyArtificial intelligence could improve stroke and dementia diagnosis, says research study based at Charing Cross Hospital
Artificial intelligence has detected one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke more accurately than current methods, a study has found.
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Read the full storyParents can shape the delivery of child healthcare services
Parents are invited to help design better child healthcare, explore virtual rehab games and register for baby first aid classes at a White City event.
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Read the full storyTrust appoints new director of people and organisational development
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has named its new director of people and organisational development as Kevin Croft, who brings a wealth of human resources and NHS experience.
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Read the full storyFree cancer awareness event to take place in Hammersmith on International Nurses Day
On Saturday, 12 May, cancer nurse specialists and support professionals are holding a public drop-in event from 10am-4pm in Lyric Square, Hammersmith, to answer questions about cancer and highlight…
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Read the full storyInformation about breast screening and details of Public Health England helpline
Some women aged between 70 and 79 are being offered the opportunity for a breast screen. The offer of a screen comes after some women did not receive an invitation for a final screen, as part of the…
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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 storyTrust clinicians partnering with researchers to look at ways to prevent premature births
A new UK centre dedicated to investigating the causes of premature birth, involving clinicians from Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital, opens today.
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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 storyA tribute to Sir Roger Bannister
Sir Roger Bannister passed away peacefully on 3 March, aged 88, his family has announced. Sir Roger Bannister had a special connection to the hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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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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Trust response to recent media coverage about the future of Charing Cross Hospital
In response to recent media coverage about the future of Charing Cross Hospital, a spokesperson for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust said: “Plans to develop Charing Cross as a ‘local hospital’…
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New Care Quality Commission report recognises improvement while overall rating is unchanged at ‘requires improvement’
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to making further improvements in response to the latest CQC report on the Trust, published today, Wednesday 21 February.
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Read the full storyNew hip resurfacing implant could lead to better outcomes for patients
Surgeons at Charing Cross Hospital are treating patients with a new type of hip implant that could lead to better outcomes for younger, more active people requiring surgery.
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Read the full storyImperial College AHSC director talks about clinical care, research and artificial intelligence
Professor Jonathan Weber has revealed his plans for the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) following its expanded membership. In this video, Professor Weber, director of Imperial…
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Read the full storyCGI is helping surgeons to ‘see through’ tissue during reconstructive surgery at St Mary’s
A series of procedures carried out by surgeons at St Mary’s Hospital and researchers at Imperial College London have shown for the first time how surgeons can use computer-generated imaging while…
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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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Additional measures to ensure continued safe care for all our patients
Like most hospitals across the country, our hospitals are very busy currently. We’re particularly under pressure at Charing Cross and St Mary’s hospitals where we provide accident and emergency…
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Read the full storyTrust consultant awarded an MBE
An Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust consultant has been awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen.
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Read the full storyExtension of chairman's term of appointment
NHS Improvement has confirmed that Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust chairman, Sir Richard Sykes, whose term was due to end early next year, will now carry on in his role until the end of 2018.
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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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Read the full storyConsultant awarded prestigious research professorship for work to help speed up the elimination of hepatitis C
A consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded a prestigious research professorship for work to help accelerate the elimination of hepatitis C in the UK.
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Read the full storyClinicians at Trust awarded £2.2 million funding for twin pregnancy research
Clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded a £2.2 million grant to trial a new treatment for a potentially deadly complication that affects some twin pregnancies.
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Leadership changes at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Prof Julian Redhead will become Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s interim chief executive following Ian Dalton’s move to become chief executive at NHS Improvement.
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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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Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients
A research trial at Charing Cross Hospital is the first to show how an immunotherapy drug could be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer arising from pregnancy when existing treatments have…
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Read the full storyNew video game boosts rehabilitation for patients
Patients at Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, are benefiting from playing a newly developed video game which boosts rehabilitation.
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Read the full storyTrust receives employer award from Ministry of Defence
Imperial College Healthcare has received a prestigious employer award for supporting its staff to be part of the UK’s reserve forces and helping people leaving the military to secure jobs at the…
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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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Independent investigation into staff disciplinary process
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has commissioned independent consultancy Verita to carry out an investigation and review the disciplinary process that resulted in the dismissal of Mr Amin…
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New PET scan technique could bring benefit to alzheimer’s patients
Patients at Charing Cross Hospital have been part of a study which has shown how an imaging tool could benefit some patients with suspected alzheimer's. The new study - published in the journal of…
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Read the full storyTrust surgeon one of twelve 'Everyday Heroes' celebrated by the Evening Standard
Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy, trauma lead and major trauma director at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is one of 12 individuals collectively named ‘the most influential Londoners’ in this year’s…
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Notification of planned emergency planning exercise at St Mary's Hospital
Every year we run a range of exercises in order to make sure that our emergency plans are tested on a regular basis. As part of this programme, we’re holding a small scale, planned exercise at St…
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Care Quality Commission highlights outstanding aspects of care while also calling for some immediate improvements
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to making further improvements outlined in three Care Quality Commission service-level inspection reports, published today, Thursday 19 October 2017.
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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 storyTrust response to urgent care centre CQC report
Responding to today’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) report following the inspection of the Urgent Care Centre at St Mary’s Hospital run by Vocare Limited “We’re disappointed that the Urgent Care…
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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 storyTrust oncologist works with Coronation Street on brain tumour storyline
A consultant clinical oncologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been helping advise producers at Coronation Street on their latest storyline after it was revealed that soap icon Rita…
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Read the full storyNew course aims to get more doctors and nurses onto hospital boards
The AHSC Leadership Development Programme, launched on Thursday 14 September, is a unique course that will equip senior clinicians with the leadership skills needed to operate effectively at board…
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Trust moves toward NHSmail email service
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have completed a mass migration of email to NHSmail, migrating over 16,000 mailboxes.
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Read the full storyTrust streams live operation to educate surgeons at prestigious international congress
A surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust today performed an operation which was streamed live at the 22nd World Congress for the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and…
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Read the full storyTrust surgeon takes over NHS Twitter account
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust consultant Jeremy Crane will be the latest person to take over the @NHS Twitter account to showcase a week in the life of a vascular and transplant surgeon.
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Read the full storyHammersmith go for gold at Transplant Games
A team of patients who received transplants at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, had a successful trip to Lanarkshire in Scotland this weekend after competing in…
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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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Road closures and disruption for Prudential RideLondon this weekend
Prudential RideLondon will take place this weekend (28 - 30 July 2017) in central London and Surrey.
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Fire safety at Imperial College Healthcare Trust buildings
The Trust takes fire safety very seriously. Our overriding priority is ensuring the safety of our patients, visitors and staff. Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, the Trust’s internal…
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Paterson Centre building at St Mary's Hospital temporarily closed
The Paterson Centre building is currently closed. All outpatient clinics scheduled to take place in the Paterson Centre are now taking place in main outpatients. If you have elective surgery booked…
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Response to recent media reports about the future of Charing Cross Hospital
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust reaffirms its commitment to Charing Cross Hospital in response to recent media reports about the Hospital’s long-term future.
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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 storyDevelopers invited to explore proposed redevelopment approach for St Mary’s Hospital
Property developers are being invited to participate in a ‘soft market testing’ process as an early step in the full redevelopment of the St Mary’s Hospital site in Paddington
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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 storyMajor incident declared at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
A major incident was declared at St Mary’s and Charing Cross hospitals following a fire at Grenfell Tower in north Kensington.
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Read the full storyTrust announces new chief executive
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Ian Dalton CBE as its new chief executive.
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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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Statement from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust following major incident
Statement from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust following major incident
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New and improved CQC ratings for outpatient and diagnostic services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published new and improved ratings for outpatient and diagnostic imaging services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Trust not affected by cyber-attack
There is no evidence that our Trust’s computer systems have been infected by the global cyber-attack.
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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 appoints new Divisional Director for Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer
Dr Catherine Urch has been appointed the Trust's new Divisional Director for Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer.
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Trust and CCGs confirm commitment to Charing Cross Hospital
Trust and CCGs challenge Hammersmith and Fulham council leader Stephen Cowan over inaccurate and misleading claims about Charing Cross Hospital
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Read the full storyPaddington Cube safety concerns over 'blue light' access to St Mary’s Hospital still to be addressed
In a decision about the Paddington Cube planning application made on Monday 6 February, the Mayor of London has acknowledged our serious concerns about the safety of the scheme’s proposed new road…
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Read the full storyChief executive to leave the Trust
Dr Tracey Batten has tendered her resignation as chief executive after three years at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, to return home to Australia. Dr Tracey Batten said: “My decision has not…
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Read the full storyApplication submitted for vital new St Mary's Hospital building
A planning application for a vital new outpatients building at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington has been submitted to Westminster City Council by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The proposed…
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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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Response to planning permission for the Paddington Quarter
The Trust responds to Westminster City Council granting planning permission for the Paddington Quarter development
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The future of Charing Cross Hospital
Following recent reports, the Trust reiterates the position on the long-term, future plans for Charing Cross Hospital
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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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Read the full storyTrust 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 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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Changes to the Trust Board
Professor Andrew Bush and Peter Goldsbrough have been appointed non-executive directors of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust alongside two designate non-executive directors, Nick Ross and…
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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.