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A single donor can save the life of several people and improve the quality of life of many more.
Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.
We've recently been working with patients, GPs, cardiologists, pharmacists and heart failure specialist nurses to transform our end-to-end heart failure. Our objectives have been to: Create a more integrated pathway across primary and…
Our staff networks provide a welcoming space for colleagues to come together, share experiences and facilitate learning and development.
October 2021 > 07 October: Management of recurrent miscarriage GP study afternoon Miss Claire Ross - The recurrent miscarriage early pregnancy clinic Miss Lynn Sykes - Preterm Birth Dr Stephen Quinn - Management of the couple…
Donna Rowe is a clinical nurse specialist and tells us about the Fracture Liaison Service, which supports people with osteoporosis.
A specialist ambulance service for transporting critically-ill patients between hospitals across London starts on 1 April.
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 embedding genomics into nursing and midwifery practice.…
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 gives members of the public the right to access information held by public sector organisations.
We will contribute to the reduction of harmful particle matter in the air around our hospitals sites and in our city, to create a greener and safer environment for our communities.
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.
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. You’ll be joining one…
Find out what to expect from your blood test appointment at Charing Cross, Hammersmith or St Mary's hospitals, or Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre.
A caesarean birth is an operation to delivery your baby through a cut in your abdomen (tummy). This operation is performed in our labour ward theatres.
Our sponsored nursing associate programme gives members of our local communities the opportunity to begin a nursing career at the Trust.
The UK Government has committed £5million in seed funding to support a joint initiative to fight antimicrobial resistance.
A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.
In this section you can find information on: Will I get help at home? What should I do if I'm at home and need guidance? What happens if I'm not well enough to return home? Will I get help at home? If you need help to recover at…
To mark Love Your Liver awareness month in January 2023, consultant hepatologist Professor Mark Thursz explains more about the spectrum of liver disease and his career at the Trust.
Train, learn and research with infection and immunology experts at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Professor Tim Orchard responds to the Autumn Budget and the implications for our redevelopment schemes.
We support Darzi fellows in developing their leadership skills with hands-on experience across the Trust.
The Trust's pelvic health physiotherapy service provides physiotherapy for women and birthing people whose pregnancy is booked at Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital or St. Mary's Hospital.
A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalised with bronchiolitis.
Leo Andrew Almerol and Marlon Simbajon, from Imperial College Healthcare, have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2023.
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves statement to the House of Commons on 29 July, including that the Government will “conduct a complete reset of the New Hospital Programme, with a thorough, realistic and costed timetable…
Join over 2,700 doctors at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and gain extensive experience at a Trust with over 50 specialties and a reputation that is second to none. Consistently develop your specialist clinical skills in a variety of…
In this blog, consultant paediatrician Dr Sharon Jheeta gives an insight into her research on inequities in artificial intelligence (AI) and her involvement in our Trust's AI steering group.
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumours from medical scans.
Services including Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie's West London and CLIC Sargent are on-site at Charing Cross Hospital to support you through your cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment.
The Trust has been formally accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’ by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).
The trial will test a new treatment for people who have a rare autoimmune bleeding condition known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
We are looking for healthy volunteers and patients with asthma aged 18-75 years old to take part in a human infection study with rhinovirus (the common cold).
To mark World Sepsis Day, Professor Anthony Gordon, consultant in intensive care and chief Investigator of the SepTiC study, sheds light on the work we're doing to find more effective treatment for sepsis patients.
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.
In this section: Receiving your appointment letter Communication preferences Changing or cancelling your appointment Accessibility support Bringing someone with you What to bring with you to your appointment How to get…
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To mark the launch of Netflix's Critical documentary, we speak to Dr Katy Bowen about her role as lead clinical psychologist in the major trauma psychology team and the importance of caring for the mind as well as the body.
We offer a wide range of healthcare services, based at St Mary's Hospital, to people under 18 years of age. Our aim is to minimise disruption to your life and give you more say in the treatment and care you receive. And if we’ve looked after you…
The Wembley and Willesden CDCs are now accepting referrals for routine outpatients
Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots'…
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.
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.
We’re committed to training and educating our people to an exceptionally high standard. We provide learning opportunities at every stage; inspiring you to make the most of your talent.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been awarded more than £1 million by the NIHR for cutting edge equipment that will support vital translational research across the BRC…
We want to make it easy for as many people as possible to get involved so that we understand the needs and views of our diverse population, including those from groups who often don’t have a voice in shaping public services. Removing the financial…
We are installing a new state-of-the-art MRI scanner at Charing Cross Hospital, as a replacement for one of our existing scanners which is 15-years-old.
A student whose heart stopped six times in a few hours has thanked the NHS staff who saved his life and pledged to follow in their footsteps.
For the first time in the UK, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant.
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 cardiovascular clinical medicine or research.’
Changing the order in which treatments are given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes.
Three of our Imperial people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 King’s birthday honours.
The renal research team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have recruited the first UK patients to two international kidney trials.
The NHS App is a free and secure way for patients to access a range of NHS services. The tool can be accessed via the web too, so a smartphone or tablet is not essential – you can use any computer or device with internet access.
Find out how you can make a complaint, if we are not able to resolve your concerns informally with the staff caring for you or via PALS.
Here we’ve provided some information to help you prepare for your child’s visit or stay in hospital.
Physiotherapist Rowan Boyles has recently been awarded an NIHR Imperial BRC PhD Fellowship to research the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a type of brain stimulation, in spinal cord injury. Here, Rowan tells us more about his PhD…
Find out what to expect before your cardiology appointment
Travel The Imperial Memory Unit is located at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, London. To take part in one of our clinical trials you will be asked to visit our unit during a number of times. The Imperial Memory Unit will pay/arrange travel…
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, made an announcement in the House of Commons on 20 January 2025 outlining the outcome of the review of the New Hospital Programme, including an updated timeline for existing schemes.
We are planning to invest £115m across our five hospitals in 2025/26 to reduce estate risks and improve experience in response to redevelopment delays.
Contraception is available through our maternity services. Please speak with your midwife or doctor about your options during pregnancy for the reassurance of having the best contraception for your needs after you’ve given birth.
The Trust has achieved an advanced rating for the digital maturity of our clinical services, following an assessment by HIMSS.
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Professor Christina Fotopoulou is a gynaecological oncology surgeon at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and a leader in the field of ovarian cancer. Here, she discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and how both have evolved…
Peritoneal dialysis fluid is drained into and out of the abdomen in cycles via a comfortable plastic tube on the front of the tummy. The insertion of the tube, known as a PD catheter is a simple procedure that can be done in a day. Main…
In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff work with patients who have dementia and mental health conditions. Meet staff who work in our dementia and elderly services providing world-class care to our patients every day.
A new trial to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer is set to be led by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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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.
An innovative medical device, known as a coronary sinus reducer, has been found to relieve chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart.
Ulcerative colitis was found to be more common in South Asian patients, who were also diagnosed younger than in their white counterparts
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.
Clinical deterioration is detected by clinical staff every day, using their own skills, and knowledge as well as digital and other early warning systems. However, friends and relatives, as well as patients themselves, may spot ‘soft signs’ of…
A new Lancet Commission led by cardiology consultant, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, proposes reframing coronary artery disease as a lifelong condition, prioritising early detection, prevention and treatment.
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 advantages to patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Alasdair Fraser, retired consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology, aged 92, shares some of his memories as a medical student at St Mary’s Hospital at the start of the NHS.
Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 and blood markers linked to faulty proteins in the brain.
Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men
Researchers have created an AI tool that can help identify patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 while in hospital.
We have taken a big step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, by overhauling our anaesthetic supply at Chaing Cross Hospital.
Find out more about what to expect from your screening tests, and if there are any tests that you need to book once you have registered for our maternity services.
Auchi Acute Dialysis Unit – Hammersmith Hospital Main contact details Telephone: 0203 313 6627 Address: F Block- The Renal Building Ground Floor Hammersmith Hospital Du cane Rd, W12 0HS Hours of acute dialysis patient care: Mon-Sat morning;…
Professor Dame Averil Mansfield CBE has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.
Charing Cross Hospital has overcome a significant hurdle in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint
The current design of national policies for complaint handling in NHS hospitals in England may mean there is more focus on assessing a complaint’s validity and less on learning from the concerns raised, according to a new study.
Thank you for visiting our website and expressing an interest in donating to the Milk Bank. Being a milk donor is very special – you could be changing the lives of a critically ill baby and their family forever, as donor milk is the second best…
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.
Imperial Health Charity are holding a hilarious event to help raise money for our hospitals. Line up for the NHS is back for its second performance following the success of last year’s event. World famous comedian, Russell Howard will headline…
Testing your blood pressure We recommend that you buy a blood pressure machine so that you can monitor your blood pressure at home. Learn how to check your blood pressure at home. Your transplant doctor will be able to tell you what blood…
Frank Dor is a consultant transplant surgeon, clinical lead for transplantation and the chair of the Trust’s Clinical Ethics Committee. Here, Frank discusses organ donation more widely and specifically the benefits of living kidney donation.
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.
Hammersmith Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.
We will reduce our energy use through initiatives that include both large scale projects to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings and facilities, such as the adoption of renewable energy sources, alongside more routine improvements, like…
Series one of Hospital was a ground-breaking documentary that went behind the scenes of one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the UK.
Some patients experiencing angina may benefit from having a stent implanted instead of starting chest pain medication, according to researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Getting to hospital can be difficult for some people, because of their clinical condition or mobility. In line with the Department of Health’s guidelines, we provide a non-emergency transport service for patients who cannot get to hospital…
An app designed by doctors, nurses and therapists at Imperial College Healthcare to help support parents of premature babies receiving care in the neonatal unit is now available to parents across the country, following licensing of the app for the…
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