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Read the full storyCovid-19 may have small but lasting effects on cognition and memory
A new study reveals that Covid‐19 may have an impact on people’s cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection.
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Read the full storyBlood 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 storyHigh dose vitamin C ineffective in treatment of Covid-19 while cholesterol-lowering medicine improves outcomes
The world’s largest trial of multiple treatments for critically ill adults with Covid-19 has revealed new findings about two of its treatments - high dose vitamin C and simvastatin.
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Read the full storyMajor study shows new insights into lasting impacts of Covid on UK population
Tens of thousands of people in England may have lasting symptoms from Covid-19 more than a year after infection, new analysis reveals. The findings come from a sample of more than a quarter of a…
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Read the full storyWebinar encourages public involvement in new surgical centre
Would you like to be involved in the ongoing development of a new orthopaedic centre at Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH) which will carry out up to 4,000 operations a year for patients living across…
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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 storyFirst patient randomised into super donor plasma trial at Charing Cross hospital
The first UK patient has been treated at Charing Cross hospital in a reopened trial.
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Read the full storyENO Breathe programme can improve quality of life and breathlessness after Covid-19
An online breathing and wellbeing programme helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyNew publication to widen access to key facts about Covid-19 vaccination from the latest research
The Trust has published a summary report to share the latest scientific understanding on Covid-19 vaccination with staff and patients, accessibly and objectively. Co-authored by Imperial College’s…
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A statement on our operational position and plans in response to increasing Covid-19 infections and other pressures
Like other hospitals in London, we have seen an increase in the number of patients with Covid-19 over the past two weeks.
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Read the full storyTrust marks one year of Covid-19 vaccinations
On 22 December 2020, we gave the first dose of the vaccine for Covid-19 at Imperial College Healthcare. In the year since, we've given over 70,000 jabs – first dose, second dose, and booster…
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Read the full storyVaccination clinics expanded to offer thousands of booster appointments
Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals are joining the response to the urgent need to offer all adults the Covid booster vaccine following the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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People with long Covid after hospitalisation face limited recovery after one year
People who were hospitalised with Covid-19 and continued to experience symptoms after five months show limited further recovery one year after hospital discharge, according to the latest results of…
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Read the full storyExpert ‘optimistic’ about possibility of tests for long Covid
There are reasons to be 'optimistic' about the possibility of creating simple tests to determine if someone has long Covid, according to an expert speaking at the latest Imperial College Academic…
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Read the full storyDiversity and Inclusion awards for Imperial staff who pioneered innovative headwear
Staff at the Trust have won two diversity and inclusion awards and also been highly commended for a third honour.
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Read the full storyRoyal Philharmonic Society Award win for ENO Breathe programme supporting patients recovering from Covid-19
The ENO Breathe programme, developed in partnership with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s (RPS) 2021 Impact Award.
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Read the full storyENO Breathe shortlisted for 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
The English National Opera’s ENO Breathe programme has been shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s (RPS) 2021 Impact Award.
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Research shows changing impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients and recovery
Two new papers supported by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre have highlighted how the impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients has changed through the pandemic. The work, based on the…
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Read the full storyNorth West London Clinical Trials Alliance launches
A new collaboration between clinical trial teams in north west London has been announced today (14 September) that aims to improve access to and the quality of clinical research in the region.…
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Read the full storyBlood thinners improve outcomes in 'moderately ill' Covid-19 patients
Treating Covid-19 patients who are not critically ill with blood thinning drugs helps reduce the need for organ support and critical care, a recently published study has found.
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Blood clots in those with severe Covid-19 may be related to abnormal antibody response
A new study of cells provides support and scientific validation for the MATIS clinical trial, led by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Read the full storyLatest REACT-2 study findings show that almost all double vaccinated people in England have antibodies to coronavirus
New findings from the REACT-2 study, a major coronavirus antibody surveillance survey, have shown the impact of England’s vaccination programme on antibodies in the population.
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Read the full storyResults from the Imperial vaccine trial suggest new Covid-19 vaccine technology is safe in humans
The first trial of a new Covid-19 vaccine technology has shown no short-term safety concerns.
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Read the full storyConsultant ear nose and throat surgeon recognised as one of Top 50 Women in Engineering
Miss Catherine Rennie, consultant ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeon, has been recognised in this year’s Top 50 Women in Engineering list.
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Read the full storyCorticosteroids may be an effective treatment for Covid-19 complications in children
An international study has shown that corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare but serious condition after Covid-19 infection.
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Read the full storyNew series to put Trust research in focus
To coincide with International Clinical Trials Day 2021, Imperial College Healthcare is launching a new video series that will shine a spotlight on the Trust’s role in vital clinical research.
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Study finds majority of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 not fully recovered five months after discharge
Seven in ten patients discharged from hospital following Covid-19 infection have not fully recovered five months after discharge, according to new data from a UK-wide study. The research, which is…
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Our Covid-19 response - one year on
23 March marked one year since the first nationwide Covid-19 lockdown began. We have produced an infographic which gives an insight into just some of what has happened here in the last 12 months.
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More than 500,000 Covid-19 tests processed by North West London Pathology
North West London Pathology has reached the milestone of processing more than half a million Covid-19 PCR tests, providing vital information to help keep our hospitals and communities safe.
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Read the full storyNew large vaccination centre launches at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith
The NHS in North West London is continuing the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine programme with a new large vaccination centre opening at the Novotel hotel London West in Hammersmith.
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Read the full storyTrust supports new community vaccination centre
The NHS in North West London has opened a new large vaccination centre on Edgware Road. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is running the centre as part of a collaborative effort with Westminster…
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Research shows damage to the heart in some Covid-19 patients discharged from hospital
Study shows that some patients discharged from hospital following severe Covid-19 have evidence of damage to their heart.
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English National Opera's singing programme for people recovering from Covid-19 rolls out nationally
The ENO Breathe programme for Covid-19 patients is developed in collaboration with Imperial College Healthcare and will be rolled out nationally.
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Arthritis drugs may help improve survival and reduce time spent in ICU for sickest Covid-19 patients
Treating critically ill Covid-19 patients with drugs typically used for arthritis may significantly improve survival, a landmark study has found. The findings come from the REMAP-CAP trial, which…
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NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme
The national Covid-19 vaccination programme got underway on 8 December. Our Trust expects to receive an initial supply of the vaccine for our staff and we are awaiting a delivery date.
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Trust reaches research milestone with 3000 patients recruited to Covid studies
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has now recruited more than 3000 patients to Covid-19 Urgent Public Health (UPH) clinical research studies, putting the Trust among the top 5 in the country in…
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Read the full storySt Mary's and Charing Cross A&Es will join NHS 111 First service from 27 November
St Mary's and Charing Cross A&Es will join NHS 111 First service from Thursday 27 November - providing booked appointments for patients with urgent but not life-threatening medical needs.
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Read the full storyInnovative headwear to support BAME colleagues to wear PPE safely and comfortably
An idea by ward manager Noni Nyathi (pictured) to help black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) colleagues wear PPE in Covid-secure areas has led to redesigned headwear being purchased by the Trust…
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Imperial College Healthcare to join network of Long Covid specialist clinics
Imperial College Healthcare will join a network of Trusts providing more than 40 ‘Long Covid’ specialist clinics across the country – including 11 in London - to help patients suffering debilitating…
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Imperial College Healthcare to take part in latest national vaccine study
Researchers and clinicians from across the Trust are taking part in another leading phase three Covid-19 vaccine study.
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Read the full storyCompassionate Communities £450,000 funding programme launched
Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, the Trust is pioneering a new funding programme – Compassionate Communities - to support some of the most vulnerable people impacted by Covid-19…
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Latest findings from REACT 2 study show that coronavirus antibody prevalence may be falling in England
Tests on more than 365,000 people in England have suggested a decline in the proportion of the population who have detectable antibodies for the virus that causes Covid-19. The downward trend was…
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Read the full storyBirthday honours for Trust's matron for quality and consultant neurosurgeon
Winny Thomas, matron for quality and BAME nurses and midwives network chair, and Professor Mark Wilson, consultant neurosurgeon, have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Urgent response needed to tackle Covid-19 health disparities
An Imperial expert has called for rapid action to tackle the causes of severe Covid-19 illness and death in ethnic minority groups.
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Read the full storyNew study shows rapid 90-minute Coronavirus test is highly accurate
The rapid lab-free Coronavirus test, known as CovidNudge, has been shown in a new study to have a high level of accuracy and produce very few false negatives and no false positives. The test is…
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Steroid found to improve survival of critically ill Covid-19 patients
A new international study has shown that treating critically ill Covid-19 patients with the steroid hydrocortisone improves their chances of recovery. The study, led in the UK by Professor Anthony…
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Extra funding helps Imperial College Healthcare prepare for winter with Covid-19
Imperial College Healthcare has received funding to help make adaptations to our A&E departments to allow for more space and opportunities for emergency patient care while we still respond to…
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Read the full storyWorld's largest study of hospital patients with Covid-19 shows milder symptoms in children
A report from the world’s largest study of hospital patients with coronavirus has found that children and teenagers are less likely than adults to develop severe Covid-19 or die from the disease.…
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Largest study of Covid-19 post-mortems could help clinicians treat severe disease
A study led by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London has found evidence of severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs in…
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New research shows possible Covid-19 link to increase in type 1 diabetes in children
A new study suggests there could be a possible link between Covid-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.
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Read the full storyAward-winning war photographer Giles Duley documents our response to Covid-19
Award-winning war photographer Giles Duley spent a fortnight documenting our response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Read the full storyLargest study on home coronavirus antibody testing publishes first findings
More than 100,000 people across England have tested themselves for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at home as part of a major national research programme supported by staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS…
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Imperial College Healthcare working with English National Opera on singing programme for Covid-19 patients
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is working closely with the English National Opera (ENO) to develop an online social prescribing intervention that will provide support to people recovering…
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Researcher provides insight on antibody testing at the Trust
Antibody tests developed by researchers at Imperial College London have been used to confirm past COVID-19 infection in staff at Imperial College Healthcare.
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A quarter of UK Covid-19 patients enrolled in major Imperial study
More than 66,000 patients with COVID-19 have been enrolled so far in a UK-wide study to learn more about the disease. Professor Peter Openshaw, who is an honorary physician at the Trust and from…
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Antibody testing research to track coronavirus infection rates
Experts at Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London have outlined their work to develop effective antibody tests to monitor the spread of COVID-19 infections in a new…
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Covid-19 vaccine technology could be used for future pandemics, says lead researcher
The researcher who is developing a potential new coronavirus vaccine, alongside staff from the Trust, has said that the technology behind it could also be used for future pandemics, in a recent talk.
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Clinical trial investigates use of convalescent blood plasma to treat COVID-19 patients
A consultant from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is leading a clinical trial in which some patients at the Trust with COVID-19 are given blood plasma from people who have recovered from…
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First participants receive Imperial Covid-19 vaccine
Clinical researchers have administered a new coronavirus vaccine to the first participants in a trial which will evaluate if it produces an effective immune response.
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Patients with severe Covid-19 shown to have high levels of stress hormone
Patients with severe Covid-19 have been shown to have high levels of the stress hormone called cortisol, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyCoronavirus: latest information and advice
Face coverings for outpatients and visitors From Monday 15 June, all visitors when in our hospital, including those visiting patients or attending outpatient appointments, will need to wear face…
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Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition
Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition
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Read the full storyImperial College London academics on NHS frontline
Imperial College London academics on NHS frontline
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Rapid coronavirus tests to support urgent patient care
The Trust has started to use rapid lab-free coronavirus tests in A&E, oncology and maternity in order to provide the best care to patients who may be less able to plan their visit to hospital.
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Read the full storyDoctors use mixed reality to help care for patients with coronavirus
Doctors at Imperial College Healthcare have been piloting the use of mixed reality to carry out ward rounds for patients with coronavirus in the hope this could help to reduce the number of…
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Vaccine trials to begin at Imperial College Healthcare
Imperial College Healthcare will be part of two clinical trials to begin recruiting volunteers and testing a vaccine against COVID-19. The first study, which is led by the University of Oxford,…