1. Supporting our armed forces staff and patients

    Joshua March, general manager for our Trauma Directorate, started his healthcare career in the Army. He shares how we support our staff who have served and continue to serve, and our local veteran communities.

  2. Remote monitoring of heart attack patients significantly reduced hospital readmissions

    Research has found that remote monitoring of patients who had recently had a heart attack could have a significant effect on readmissions to hospital.

  3. Centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London gets the go-ahead

    Inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London

  4. Return to practice nursing

    Thinking of returning to nursing? Your skills and experience are needed more than ever before, and there has never been a better time to return to nursing and it is easier than you might think.

  5. Macmillan Partnership

    Macmillan Cancer Support is helping our Trust deliver a better experience for people with cancer in north west London through the navigators programme, funding for clinical nurse specialists, and much more.

  6. Call for concern – a patient safety initiative

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has extended its roll out of the 24/7 service that helps patients, relatives and carers get direct access to senior clinicians if they are concerned that ward staff aren’t recognising that a patient’s condition…

  7. Remembering Windrush: Honouring the Legacy and Advocating for Sickle Cell Disorder

    As we commemorate the anniversary of the Windrush generation's arrival in the UK, it is crucial to take some time for reflection. 22 June 2023 marks 75 years since the first arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, which carried hundreds of Caribbean people…

  8. Friends of St Mary’s Hospital

    The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital is an independent voluntary organisation providing support and raising funds for St Mary’s and The Western Eye hospitals.

  9. Primark 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.

  10. Maximising 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.

  11. Babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as Trust joins world-leading study

    First newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as Imperial College Healthcare joins world-leading study in NHS hospitals  Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study…

  12. Milk bank at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    The milk bank at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital is the oldest continuously operating milk bank in the world and provides much-needed breast milk to preterm babies and babies who are unwell.

  13. AHSC seminar: Understanding and treating bacterial infections and microbial resistance

    Join this free webinar on understanding and treating bacterial infections and microbial resistance. Experts Professor José R Penadés and Dr Luke Moore will share their work and answer your questions.

  14. Physiotherapy assistant

    Physiotherapy assistants help patients to follow exercise and treatment programmes set out by registered physiotherapists.

  15. Healthcare support worker

    As a healthcare support worker, you’ll work under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, usually a nurse.

  16. Acute 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 since September 2022, our four organisations have…

  17. 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.

  18. From the Philippines to Imperial: Building a life at Charing Cross Hospital

    Ralph Deocampo, site nurse practitioner at Charing Cross Hospital, came to the UK from the Philippines to work as a nurse. Over 20 years later, he reflects on the hospital where he built his career, met his wife, and recovered from Covid-19.

  19. Trust 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.

  20. FibroScan

    We offer FibroScan appointments for some people with risk factors for liver cirrhosis. The FibroScan service is available at the Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre.

  21. Support following a bereavement

    Our hospitals offer practical support for relatives and those close to patients who have died.

  22. “It is incredibly humbling and empowering to be the first doctor to win MasterChef” – Meet Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed

    Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed is a specialist registrar in hepatology and gastroenterology at the Trust. She made history as the first ever doctor to win MasterChef in 2017 and since then she has published three books: Foodology, Khazana and The Kitchen…

  23. Simple blood test could save lives of thousands of heart attack patients

    A quick and cheap blood test could help doctors to spot people at high risk of death following a suspected heart attack, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.

  24. Imperial College Healthcare awarded £11.3 million to expand early phase clinical research

    The NIHR has awarded £11.3 million to the Trust to develop its Clinical Research Facility as part of a national drive to expand early phase clinical research delivery at NHS hospitals across England over the next five years.

  25. Frequently asked questions

      What should I do if my health or condition is getting worse? If you are worried about your health, or if your condition deteriorates, you should contact your GP or call NHS 111. If you ever think a…

  26. Trust 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

  27. Emotional wellbeing

    Your emotional wellbeing Anxiety and depression  Having a kidney transplant is an emotional and life-changing event and can be overwhelming. Your wellbeing will be assessed in your check-up clinics, but please do open up and discuss with your…

  28. Developing a vaccine and other new treatments for COVID-19

    Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) is working at the forefront of research and patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first of a series of seminars of our work on COVID-19, two experts will talk about their work into…

  29. Research

    We aim to lead the way in building capacity and capability in the nursing and midwifery workforce and build academic health careers that makes a difference to our patients

  30. 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.

  31. Better waste management

    We will the reduce the level of waste (including hazardous waste) we produce as a Trust, by improving waste management capabilities across the organisation, including embedding best practices around recycling and disposal.

  32. Theatre support worker

    An important part of the work of theatre support staff is reassuring patients, who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.

  33. A better St Mary’s

    The Trust has submitted its strategic outline business case (SOC) for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. Read a summary of the SOC here. The case for change St Mary’s Hospital is a leading provider of clinical care, education…

  34. AI model can predict high blood pressure and related complications from ECGs

    Researchers will be testing the artificial intelligence technology with NHS patients this year in clinical trials at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals.

  35. PREPARE programme

    Our PREPARE programme will help you get ready for your oesophago-gastric surgery.

  36. First 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 nests’ have opened at Imperial College Healthcare…

  37. Meet the maternity and obstetrics team

    Our maternity and obstetrics service team includes obstetricians, gynaecologists and midwives.

  38. AHSC seminar protecting against Covid - vaccination approaches

    Protecting against COVID – vaccination approaches About this Event Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) is working at the forefront of research and patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this online event two experts will…

  39. Help improve care for people with bone and joint problems in west and north west London

    Join our online events to meet local doctors and share your views to help improve our routine orthopaedic surgery (such as knee or hip replacements) and wider musculoskeletal services (bone and joint services including physiotherapy, pain…

  40. NHS75: Introducing Lord Moran, the man who won over early opposition to the NHS

    Trust archivist Kevin Brown shares how Charles Wilson, later Lord Moran, a consultant physician at St Mary’s Hospital, was instrumental in gaining support from the medical profession for the creation of the NHS.

  41. Primary care research in north west London gets £630k boost through latest NIHR strategic funding

    Our primary care research partners in north west London will soon benefit from an additional £630k of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), along with £80k for a project to improve public and patient engagement…

  42. Trust 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.

  43. Trust 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.

  44. Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows

    Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows

  45. Appeal 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.

  46. Policies and procedures

    Complaints process Data protection confidentiality and information sharing policy Disciplinary policy and procedure Drug formulary Elective access policy Equality diversity and inclusion policy Health and Safety Policy …

  47. Facilities at Western Eye Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Western Eye Hospital

  48. Find The Stowe Eyecare Centre

    The Stove Eyecare Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.

  49. Facilities at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.

  50. Smarter travel

    We will reduce the air pollution from our fleet and leased vehicles by switching to low emission and electric vehicles, while encouraging greener and more active travel alternatives among our staff, patients and visitors.

  51. World-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders including sickle cell disease approved for use in the NHS

    NICE has today approved a gene-editing treatment for use with NHS patients over the age of 12 with a severe form of sickle cell disease.

  52. In honour of East and South East Asian Heritage Month - Fraya Nebrija, Junior Sister at St. Mary’s Hospital

    "As East and South East Asian Heritage Month approaches, I find myself reflecting deeply on the intersection of my cultural heritage and my profession as a nurse. Having worked in the Trust for over a year, I am currently serving in a surgical…

  53. Visiting a patient

    We recognise the valuable contribution that visiting makes to the care and wellbeing of our patients. Find out what you need to know when visiting a loved one in our hospitals.

  54. Our memberships

    Disability Confident The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer, having achieved Level 2 of the Government’s Disability Confident Commitment. We’ve committed to the following: Actively attracting and recruiting disabled people to help fill…

  55. Keeping in touch with patients in hospital

    If you cannot visit your friend or loved one in person, our hospitals can still support you to keep in touch.

  56. W12 Conferences

    The trust also runs W12 Conferences, a contemporary conference venue in London. The venue offers a variety of small to medium-sized conference roos for hire.

  57. The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences

    The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences is a world-leading research facility based at Hammersmith Hospital.

  58. Inclusive 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.

  59. Courses and support before and after birth

    Our parent education courses have been created by our midwives, doctors and physiotherapists to give you and your birth partner the information to support your pregnancy, delivery, recovery and journey as a new parent.

  60. Behind the scenes with our fetal care team

    Professor Christoph Lees and Miss Bryony Jones, from our centre for fetal care, tell us what it was like being part of the recent ITV documentary 'Ellie Simmonds: should I have children?'

  61. "Our local communities are key to successful research”: Meet Maria Piggin

    Maria Piggin is partnerships and training manager at the NIHR BRC Imperial Patient Experience Research Centre. In our latest blog, she discusses the importance of involving patients and members of the public in research and the positive impact of…

  62. Episode two: frequently asked questions

    This page answers some of the questions raised in episode two of the second series of Hospital.

  63. Leading the way in Thyroid Eye Disease

    Miss Vickie Lee is a consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon, who is recognised as a global leader in Thyroid Eye Disease. Discover the impact of her work and research.

  64. How Covid 19 is changing hospital design

    In this online event, the first of our ‘Better hospitals’ series, four experts will discuss how rapid learning during the first wave of Covid-19 is changing healthcare and hospital design. They will consider lessons learned from staff and patient…

  65. Administrator

    Administrators are part of the wider healthcare team, supporting health professional such as doctors, nurses and therapists.

  66. Former patient named Premier League Community Captain

    One of our patients has been awarded Chelsea Football Club’s prestigious annual Premier League Community Captain award.

  67. 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 Swindells, vice chair Bob Alexander, existing…

  68. New 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.

  69. 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, particularly during Covid-19.

  70. Frequently asked questions

    How can work experience help in my application for medical school? In medical school admission interviews, we look for students who have taken the initiative to gain a deeper understanding of what life as a doctor is like. Work experience is an…

  71. Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit

    The Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit (ICRRU) works to develop new methods of sampling the airways, identification of biomarkers, and testing of new therapies and vaccines for respiratory diseases.

  72. Trauma recruitment day

    A chance to meet with some of our clinical team, learn more about the Trust, the job opportunities we have and how we can support your career.

  73. Refer to the children's services

    Find out how to refer patients to our children's services.

  74. Cardiac physiologists

    Our cardiac physiologists are an important part of our workforce – transforming patients’ lives by supporting to diagnose and treat patients with heart disease.

  75. Band 5 Staff nurse private healthcare coffee morning

    We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 staff nurse to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Private Health Department. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of specialities expanding your experience in a…

  76. Kisspeptin hormone can enhance human bone activity

    Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time in a study supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research…

  77. Groundbreaking 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.

  78. Meet the trauma surgeon who features in Netflix's latest series

    To celebrate the launch of Netflix's new documentary series Critical: Between Life and Death, which features staff from our major trauma team at St Mary's Hospital, we sat down with trauma surgeon Maryam Alfa-Wali.

  79. First UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer at Imperial College Healthcare

    Some patients with cancer at the Trust have become the first in the UK to receive a new treatment that could help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells.

  80. Safeguarding

    Everyone deserves to feel safe. If you or someone you know is at risk, support is available—both locally and through Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  81. Investing in our estate while progressing redevelopment

    An update on our redevelopment plans and ongoing investment in our hospitals.

  82. Kidney transplantation

    Our kidney transplantation service provides transplant services and long-term follow-up treatment for patients in northwest London.

  83. Help improve bone and joint care 14 June

    Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.

  84. Innovation partnership looks to recycle facemasks into new products for the NHS

    Millions of items of PPE discarded in hospitals could be recycled into new products for the NHS.

  85. Sickle Cell Alliance formed to accelerate innovation and investment in research

    The Alliance combines the expertise of clinicians, researchers, educators and patient advocates.

  86. Trauma nursing recruitment open day

    Help us make the little things count. Do you have experience in trauma nursing; trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; or elective orthopaedics? We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in trauma on 24 May. You’ll be…

  87. Imperial Private Healthcare launches International Affiliate Network

    This week marks the launch of the Imperial Private Healthcare International Affiliate Network.   The network has been established to develop relationships with aspirational hospitals across the world, share knowledge and expertise and advance…

  88. 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.

  89. UK 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.

  90. "The photos on the wards were like therapy for me": Meet Hannah Grace Deller

    Hannah Grace Deller is the matron for Children's Services at St Mary’s Hospital. Before training as a nurse Hannah studied photography, developing skills that she’d later use to capture life on the Covid wards during the pandemic. The photos she…

  91. Our history

    Learn about the history of Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals

  92. Innovative home monitoring service aims to improve care for patients with dementia

    Imperial College Healthcare has launched a new NHS service for people living with dementia, offering remote, at-home monitoring that provides specialist support.

  93. Proposed 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.

  94. Sustainable catering

    We will enable more sustainable catering at our hospital sites through a food and retail transformation programme which maps sustainability from farm-to-plate. This includes reviewing our supply chains, increasing plant-based and locally sourced…

  95. 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 next April.

  96. Integrating research further into primary care

    Meet Dr David Wingfield, who has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre's Primary Care Lead

  97. Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum

    St Mary's Hospital is home to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum. Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin at St Mary's Hospital in 1928, a breakthrough that revolutionised medicine and earned him a Nobel Prize.

  98. Trust features in ITV documentary

    Our Centre for Fetal Care features in a new ITV documentary with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.

  99. Delivery suites

    The delivery suite is an appropriate choice for you if you have a complex pregnancy or would like the option of having an epidural, which is a form of pain relief. You may be transferred to the delivery suite if you’ve chosen to give birth at the…

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