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Read the full storyUpdate: 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 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 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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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 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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Read the full storyHave 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 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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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 2024.
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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 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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Read the full storyJoin us at our Annual General Meeting
Join us for our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at 17.45, for a 18.00 start.
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Read the full storyJunior 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 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 storyGlobal medical companies join Paddington Life Sciences Partners
Convatec and Ipsen are part of the growing life sciences community around St Mary's Hospital.
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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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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,…