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Read the full storyImportant update about orthopaedic surgery and bone cement supplies
We are aware of a national shortage of a type of bone cement used in some orthopaedic operations, such as certain hip and knee replacements.
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Read the full storyFocal therapy effectively treats men whose prostate cancer returns after radiotherapy with fewer side effects, says new study
A minimally invasive targeted treatment called salvage focal therapy, which targets just the cancerous area of the prostate, can treat men whose prostate cancer has recurred after radiotherapy with…
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Read the full storyDr Jill Biden visits Imperial to explore antimicrobial resistance and womens health innovation
Former First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden, visited the Trust and Imperial College London to explore work on women’s health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Read the full storyConsultation opens on St Mary’s masterplan as estates challenges worsen
Imperial College Healthcare launches a public consultation to inform the first stage of a masterplan for the redevelopment of the St Mary’s Hospital site.
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Topical HRT protects bone density in women whose periods stop due to anorexia or intense exercise
Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have discovered that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) applied to the skin is the best way to protect bone density in…
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Read the full storyShadow Cabinet Ministers meet the Imperial team behind the world-first breath test for pancreatic cancer
Shadow Health Secretary, Stuart Andrew and Shadow Cancer Minister, Caroline Johnson met the Imperial College London scientists working to develop a world-first breath test for pancreatic cancer.
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Read the full storyImproving our cancer care, supporting the new National Cancer Plan
Across our five hospitals, we receive over 50,000 cancer related referrals each year and we deliver over 10,000 treatments, making us one of the NHS’s busiest cancer centres. Read our response to…
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Read the full storyAI-enabled stethoscopes help diagnose heart conditions in GP surgeries
A large NHS study published today in The Lancet has found that a new AI-enabled stethoscope designed to detect serious heart conditions spots them faster and more frequently in primary care.
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Read the full storySim Scavazza appointed as Vice-chair of Imperial College Healthcare
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Sim Scavazza as its new Vice-chair. Sim has been a non-executive director at the Trust since September 2020 and brings over 30 years’ experience…
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Read the full storyShortlisted for four HSJ Digital Awards
Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted for four HSJ Digital Awards, three of which are for partner projects with the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.
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Read the full storySt Mary’s redevelopment: Stanhope and Allies and Morrison to lead masterplan
Imperial College Healthcare has appointed Stanhope Plc and Allies and Morrison to lead the masterplanning and planning application for the urgently needed redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital.
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Read the full storyPrestigious honour for Western Eye Hospital consultant
Many congratulations to Professor Philip Bloom, who has been appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order (LVO) in the King’s New Year Honours.
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Read the full storyCQC rates acute medical care at Charing Cross ‘good’ overall
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following the inspection of acute medicine inpatient care at Charing Cross Hospital, carried out in October last year.
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Read the full storyRoyal visit to thank staff and volunteers
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Charing Cross Hospital to celebrate NHS staff and volunteers.
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Read the full storyTrust-level chief executive appointed for Imperial College Healthcare
Professor Julian Redhead has been appointed trust-level chief executive for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from 1 April 2026.
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Read the full storyOur 2025 research recap
As 2025 draws to a close we are reflecting on our research and innovation achievements over the past year. We are so proud of everything we have achieved to improve the care and treatment of…
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Read the full storyNew Year Honours for Imperial people
Four members of staff at Imperial College Healthcare have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital is early adopter of innovative implant treatment for sleep apnoea
We are one of a very small number of NHS Trusts to offer a pioneering surgical implant as a treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnoea, when traditional treatments haven’t worked.
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Read the full storyPlanned closure of the main outpatients building at St Mary's Hospital
Planned closure of the main outpatients building at St Mary’s Hospital by 31 March 2026.
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Read the full storyResident doctors' strike: 17-22 December
The British Medical Association is planning a resident doctors' strike, which is set to run from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December.
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Read the full storyReducing greenhouse gas emissions at Western Eye Hospital
We have taken anotherI step forward in our reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by removing the wall supply of nitrous oxide at Western Eye Hosptal.
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Read the full storyThree people from Trust nursing team win Rising Star Awards
Three members of the nursing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been unveiled as Rising Star Awards winners by the Royal College of Nursing London.
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Ian Bateman has been appointed as chief operating officer at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Draft recommendations on prostate cancer screening issued
Today the UK National Screening Committee – the expert group which advises the government and the NHS on screening – has issued draft recommendations about prostate screening in the UK.
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Read the full storyConnecting Paddington students to a future in life sciences
More than 100 primary and secondary school pupils took part in the first Paddington Life Sciences careers event.
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First men invited to take part in TRANSFORM screening trial - the most ambitious prostate cancer trial in decades
Today, the first men will begin receiving letters from their GPs to join the ambitious £42 million TRANSFORM screening trial - the biggest prostate cancer screening study in a generation.
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Read the full storyReducing the environmental impact of powering our hospitals
Multi-year decarbonisation programme set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from powering hospital buildings and equipment by 43 per cent compared to 2020/21.
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Read the full storyFleming Initiative and GSK unite to target AMR with advanced AI
The Fleming Initiative and GSK have announced six major new research programmes to find new ways to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Read the full storyNew inflammatory bowel disease study highlights crucial need for ethnic diversity in research
New inflammatory bowel disease study highlights crucial requirement for ethnic diversity in research. Study shows UK South Asians with inflammatory bowel disease respond the same to commonly used…
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Read the full storyNew primary care commercial research delivery centre will enable more northwest Londoners to take part in clinical research
Thanks to the support of the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) through its Primary Care Research Unit and others, general practices across NW London have been awarded a NIHR grant of £1…
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Read the full storyExtra measures to ensure safe and high quality care this winter
This year is shaping up to be one of the busiest years on record for our hospitals – driven by high numbers of patients attending A&E or waiting for planned care.
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Resident doctors' strike: 14-19 November
The British Medical Association is planning a resident doctors' strike, which is scheduled to run from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
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Read the full storyGlobal pharmaceutical company Shionogi joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners
The Japanese pharmaceutical company is the latest member to join the partnership group.
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Read the full storyResearchers launch trial exploring improved vaccine responses in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
New clinical trial to investigate whether temporarily pausing treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease can enhance immune responses to the Shingrix vaccine, which protects against…
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Read the full storyConsultant awarded prestigious research professorship
A leading expert in paediatric critical care has been awarded an NIHR Professorship to advance innovation and improve outcomes for children’s health.
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Read the full storyPatient returns to hospital to thank staff who saved his life
A former patient has returned to Hammersmith Hospital for the first time since very nearly dying in 2023 - to thank the staff who saved his life.
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Read the full storySt Mary’s trialling 15-minute blood test for life-threatening conditions in children
St Mary’s Hospital is one of three hospitals involved in an NHS trial to find out if an innovative 15-minute blood test can diagnose children with potentially life-threatening infections.
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Read the full storyGroup chief executive announced for acute NHS trusts in north west London
Professor Tim Orchard has been appointed Group Chief Executive of the North West London Acute Provider Group due to launch formally on 1 April 2026.
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Read the full storyTaskforce chair appointed to help secure additional funding to accelerate St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment
The multi-agency St Mary’s Hospital Redevelopment Funding Taskforce has appointed Simon Blanchflower CBE as its independent chair.
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Read the full storyTrust and university unveiled as Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence
Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London have been designated as a Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence, one of just 16 centres worldwide.
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Read the full storyPaddington Life Sciences Symposium celebrates the power of collaboration in life sciences
Leaders from across the NHS, academia, industry, and community organisations came together to explore the future of UK life sciences.
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Read the full storyHealth minister visits Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital
We were delighted to welcome Baroness Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women’s Health and Mental Health, to Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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Read the full storyThe George Institute for Global Health joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners
The global medical research institute is the latest member to join the partnership group.
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Read the full story500 babies now recruited to world-leading genetic study
Over 500 babies born at our Trust have been registered to take part in a world-first NHS study that is aiming to screen up to 100,000 newborns across England for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.
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Read the full storyConsultation opens on updated designs for the Fleming Centre, a new research and engagement hub at St Mary’s Hospital
Imperial College Healthcare has unveiled updated designs for the Fleming Centre, to be built on the St Mary’s Hospital campus, drawing on initial public, staff and partner feedback earlier this year.
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Read the full storySerious incident at Charing Cross Hospital
A message for all patients, carers, families and friends.
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Read the full storyFleming Initiative and Johns Hopkins join forces against AMR
The Fleming Initiative is working with Johns Hopkins University to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Read the full storyHow have antibiotics helped you and your family?
The Fleming Initiative is calling for people to help raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), by being part of an innovative new billboard campaign.
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Read the full storyOscar winner shares treatment journey – and thanks Trust staff
Lord Julian Fellowes, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind Downton Abbey, has shared his experience of being treated for essential tremor at St Mary's Hospital.
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Imperial College Healthcare among country's top performing NHS trusts
Imperial College Healthcare is in the top performing group of acute NHS trusts in new NHS league tables published today by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Read the full storySecond advanced MRI scanner for Charing Cross Hospital
We are installing a new state-of-the-art MRI scanner at Charing Cross Hospital, as a replacement for one of our existing scanners which is 15-years-old.
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Read the full storyTrust patient is first participant in Europe to join study of new treatment for rare bleeding disorder
The trial will test a new treatment for people who have a rare autoimmune bleeding condition known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
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Read the full storyNHS graduate trainees explore innovation and leadership through Paddington Life Sciences
Future NHS leaders gain insights into data-driven transformation through Paddington Life Sciences and Imperial College London.
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Changes to our organisational governance
The boards of the four NHS trusts that make up the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative have agreed to move to a formal group structure, with an overarching group chief executive, from…
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Catch up on our Annual General Meeting, held on 23 July 2025
On Wednesday, 23 July we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Matthew Swindells, chair of North West…
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Resident doctors' strike: 25 - 30 July
The British Medical Association is planning a resident doctors' strike, which is scheduled to run from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July.
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Fire safety update and next steps
On Thursday 1 May, a fire broke out in the linen room on the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Wing at St Mary’s Hospital.
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Read the full storyCelebrating birthday honours for our Imperial people
Three of our Imperial people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 King’s birthday honours.
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Read the full storyFeedback invited on early designs for the Fleming Centre at St Mary's Hospital
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting the public to help shape the design of the Fleming Centre – a new, state-of-the-art research and public engagement hub.
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Read the full storyCutting-edge radiotherapy machines to improve cancer care
Patients are set to benefit from faster and safer cancer treatment, thanks to two new cutting-edge radiotherapy machines at Charing Cross Hospital.
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Read the full storyInclusive recruitment programme drives progress towards increasing ethnic diversity in senior roles
Our inclusive recruitment programme has increased Black and Minority Ethnic representation in senior leadership roles, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyImproving our estate
We are planning to invest £115m across our five hospitals in 2025/26 to reduce estate risks and improve experience in response to redevelopment delays.
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Read the full storyFleming Initiative launches AI fellowship for AMR with Google DeepMind
Applications are open for a new Google DeepMind Academic Fellowship, hosted by the Fleming Initiative.
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Read the full storyA free community event to learn more about kidney health
Join us on Saturday 28 June for the Cultural Health Expo 2025 – a free community event focused on kidney health and other vital health issues impacting Black communities.
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Read the full storyTrust features in ITV documentary
Our Centre for Fetal Care features in a new ITV documentary with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.
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Read the full storyOpen Britain exhibition at Charing Cross Hospital
A photography exhibit celebrating the contributions first-generation migrants have made to the NHS is now on display in the main entrance of Charing Cross Hospital. JJ Keith’s exhibit, Open…
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Read the full storyNeonatal intensive care unit refurbishment
We have refurbished the neonatal intensive care unit at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, providing a better environment for patients and staff.
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Read the full storyTrust surgeon in Time100 health list
Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham has been named in TIME magazine's prestigious annual list of the 100 most influential people in health.
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Update: Incident at St Mary's Hospital site on 1 May
We have fully returned to normal operations following a small fire at St Mary's Hospital on Thursday 1 May.
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Read the full storyAdvancing clinical trials
A report co-authored by Paddington Life Sciences, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, and Egality Health on exploring strategies to make the UK a global leader in inclusive clinical trials.
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Read the full storyDr David Wingfield to lead on integrating research further into primary care
GP Dr David Wingfield has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre’s Primary Care Lead.
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Read the full storyPatient wins at first ever Transplant Euros Championship
One of our patients has been part of the winning team at the first ever Transplant European Football Championship.
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Read the full storyNew ‘choice booking’ process on track to help transform outpatient administration
A new approach to booking outpatient appointments has seen hospital-initiated cancellations fall by over 11 percentage points, patient-initiated cancellations drop almost four percentage points and…
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Read the full storyFirst UK birth following womb transplant
For the first time in the UK, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant.
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Read the full storyExpansion in psychological support at London’s major trauma centres
The NHS in London is improving mental health support for patients with major trauma injuries and the staff who care for them, including at St Mary's major trauma centre.
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Share your views on Charing Cross refurbishment
We are working on a full refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor of Charing Cross Hospital and we want your views on how we can improve these spaces.
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Read the full storyCritical care research team awarded first-ever NIHR Impact Prize
The research team behind a trial at the Trust has been awarded one of the first ever NIHR Impact Prizes.
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Read the full storyPrimark donates essential clothing to support patients experiencing homelessness
People experiencing homelessness who visit the emergency departments at our hospitals have been receiving vital support thanks to a generous clothing donation from Primark.
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Read the full storyTrust and ARC West London announce new partnership to support life sciences
The industry-NHS collaboration aims to strengthen the growing life sciences presence in west London
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Read the full storyFinalists at HSJ Digital Awards
Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted for five HSJ Digital Awards.
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Read the full storyAnother record-breaking year for our staff survey results
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has achieved its fourth consecutive year of improvements in the national NHS staff survey, with 2024 results published today. Our results top the previous…
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Read the full storyUK and US neurosurgeons in mixed reality first
Imperial College Healthcare came together with Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine last week for what is believed to be the first-ever publicly documented fully-remote,…
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Read the full storyLife sciences recognised as key sector in London Growth Plan
London’s life sciences at the forefront of the plan for London’s economic growth.
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Read the full storyFirst MRIs conducted remotely at the Trust as part of extended opening pilot
The team at Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre have recently launched a pilot to extend MRI scanning hours and incorporate the latest scanning technology.
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Read the full storyAI model can read ECGs to identify female patients at higher risk of heart disease
A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG), according to a new study published in Lancet Digital Health.
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Read the full storyFormer patient named Premier League Community Captain
One of our patients has been awarded Chelsea Football Club’s prestigious annual Premier League Community Captain award.
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Changes to maternity self-referrals
We are limiting routine self-referrals to our maternity units at St Mary’s Hospital and Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital temporarily from today, Tuesday 18 February 2025.
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Read the full storyFirst full year impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence programme
A pilot programme helped almost 100 patients affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in its first full year of operation.
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Read the full storyStatement on next steps for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital
The New Hospital Programme has confirmed that the Trust will be able to continue to detailed design and planning for its St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment in Paddington.
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Read the full storyCOVID-19 linked to increase in biomarkers for abnormal brain proteins
Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 and blood markers linked to faulty proteins in the brain.
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Read the full storyPersonalising risk from COVID-19 key to protecting immunosuppressed people
New research underscores the need for ongoing COVID-19 protection for people with weakened immune systems.
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Read the full storyTrust achieves prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists accreditation
The anaesthesia departments at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have achieved Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
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Read the full storyAI analysis could help guide the optimum time to collect eggs for IVF success
A new analysis using AI has shown that IVF treatment is more likely to be successful if the egg collection process starts when follicles reach a certain size.
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Read the full storyArchitect chosen to design the Fleming Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington
The Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA has announced that Stanton Williams has been selected to design the new Fleming Centre.
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Read the full storyTrust staff named in New Year Honours
Dr Gillian Chumbley and Professor Shehan Hettiaratchy have been named in the New Year Honours List 2025.
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Read the full storyProfessor David Nott awarded Freedom of the City of London
Professor David Nott has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his achievements in surgery and charitable work.
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Read the full storySickle Cell Alliance formed to accelerate innovation and investment in research
The Alliance combines the expertise of clinicians, researchers, educators and patient advocates.
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Read the full storyWhat we want to see in next year’s 10 Year Health Plan
We have drawn on the views and experiences of our staff and partners to highlight changes we believe will deliver significant and sustainable improvements if included in the Government’s 10 Year…
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Read the full storyDr Dominique Allwood appointed chief executive officer of Imperial College Health Partners
Dominique is a consultant in public health medicine and will retain her part-time role as director of population health at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storyDigital transformation: Trust achieves advanced rating
The Trust has achieved an advanced rating for the digital maturity of our clinical services, following an assessment by HIMSS.
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Read the full storyImperial Health Charity launches Winter Appeal supporting St Mary’s Hospital children’s services
Imperial Health Charity has launched its annual winter fundraising appeal to support young patients being cared for at St Mary’s Hospital.
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Read the full storyAI could predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years in advance
An AI tool that analyses ECG readings could help to identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes as much as ten years before they begin to develop the condition.
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Have your say on the design of a new centre at St Mary’s Hospital
We are seeking feedback on designs for a new research and public engagement facility at St Mary’s Hospital
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Read the full storyTrust consultant wins prestigious research award
Professor Alex Comninos has won the prestigious researcher award in this year’s Royal College of Physicians Awards, run jointly with the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
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Read the full storySchool raises over 20k for Charing Cross Hospital
A local school has helped raise over £20k for Charing Cross Hospital, to help patients with neurological conditions and disorders.
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Read the full storyPatient triumphs at Transplant Football World Cup - just three years after facing kidney failure
A local teacher has achieved a bronze medal with England in the first Transplant Football World Cup in Italy, just three years on from receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.
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Read the full storyStatement on the Autumn Budget
Professor Tim Orchard responds to the Autumn Budget and the implications for our redevelopment schemes.
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Read the full storyBuilding an inclusive life sciences workforce in Paddington
A collaborative report commissioned by Paddington Life Sciences Partners reveals the skills needed to strengthen the life sciences workforce and provide access to careers for residents in Paddington.
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Read the full storyInaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative appointed
Professor Alison Holmes has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative.
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Trust 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 2024.
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Read the full storyPaddington Life Sciences celebrates one year of progress through partnership
Partners from across the NHS, industry and academia came together for the first Paddington Life Sciences annual symposium.
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Paddington Life Sciences celebrates one year of progress through partnership
Partners from across the NHS, industry and academia came together for the first Paddington Life Sciences annual symposium.
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Read the full storyTrust nursing staff win Rising Star awards
Three members of the nursing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2024.
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Read the full storyDigital leadership changes for the NHS in north west London
The retirement this month of Kevin Jarrold, joint chief information officer, has set in train leadership changes across the wider North West London Acute Provider Collaborative and the North West…
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Read the full storyOur commitment to become an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organisation
We have launched our anti-racism and anti-discrimination commitments, drawing on discussions with nearly 1,200 members of staff and 11 community groups as well as on our equity and inclusion journey…
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Read the full storyNHS neurosurgeons introducing cutting-edge, mixed reality technology to improve care
Our neurosurgery team is introducing mixed reality technology into parts of their day-to-day work to improve training and patient care.
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Read the full storyAcute NHS trusts in north west London commit to shared vision for collaboration and priorities
The four acute NHS trusts in north west London have set out a shared vision for collaboration and priorities for joint action. Working together as the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative…
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Read the full storyCatch up on our 2024 annual general meeting (AGM)
Catch up on our 2024 annual general meeting (AGM).
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital attains prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing excellence
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded the distinguished Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing at its Charing Cross Hospital site.
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Read the full storyGroundbreaking mobile critical care service celebrates 3000th referral
A groundbreaking service – set up to transport critically-ill adult patients across the country – is celebrating its 3000th referral.
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Junior doctors’ strike: 27 June – 2 July
The British Medical Association is planning a junior doctors' strike, which will run from Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July.
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Read the full storyBlood group matching for patients with inherited blood disorders
Patients living with inherited blood disorders, who rely on regular blood transfusions, can now have a test to identify blood which most closely matches their own.
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Read the full storyKing’s Birthday Honours for Trust’s director of nursing and critical care consultant
Professor Janice Sigsworth CBE, director of nursing at Imperial College Healthcare, has been awarded a damehood for her services to nursing, specifically for her significant contribution to…
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Trust researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships
Two consultants from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
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Read the full storyHeart health check pop-up coming to Portobello Road Market
Members of our cardiac team and other local NHS teams will be joining forces with a national charity to offer free heart health checks to the public at Portobello Road Market on Wednesday 29 May,…
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Read the full storyComedian and TV Presenter, Mo Gilligan opens Play and Therapy Room at St Mary’s Hospital
We were delighted to welcome Comedian and TV Presenter, Mo Gilligan to St Mary’s Hospital to help us and Imperial Health Charity celebrate the opening of a brand-new Play and Therapy Room on the…
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Read the full storyNorth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre now officially open
The £9.4m North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre based at Central Middlesex Hospital has been officially opened. Providing around 4,000 orthopaedic procedures a year, the new centre will help…
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Read the full storyTrial may allow children with food allergies to live without the fear of a serious reaction
Young patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a new randomised controlled trial that could transform the lives of children with food allergies.
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Read the full storyState-of-the-art MRI scanner for Charing Cross Hospital
We are investing in a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner for the Imaging department at Charing Cross Hospital, as a replacement for our existing 15-year-old scanner.
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Read the full storyStrikes affecting National Rail (6-11 May)
Industrial action is set to affect some National Rail services between Monday 6 May and Saturday 11 May.
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Read the full 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 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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Investing 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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Industrial 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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Public 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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Non-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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News: 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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AI stethoscope rolled out to GP clinics in north west London to help diagnose heart failure
A national trial will determine if providing GPs with AI-enabled stethoscopes increases early diagnosis of heart failure.
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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 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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Trust 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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Imperial College Healthcare to take back responsibility for running the urgent treatment centre at St Mary’s Hospital
Responsibility for running the urgent treatment centre (UTC) at St Mary’s Hospital will return to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from mid-October 2023 following a competitive tender by North…
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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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£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.
