1. Meet the maternal medicine team

    Our maternal medicine service is delivered by a team of consultants and midwives.

  2. Information about molar pregnancy

    Find out more about molar pregnancy and how we manage it at Charing Cross Hospital.

  3. Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO)

    he Imperial Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO) was established in 2015. It is a clinical academic training hub, which provides advice and support on careers in academic medicine for doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, allied health…

  4. During your stay

    From mealtimes to safety precautions, coming into hospital can sometimes be daunting and there is a lot you may want to know. Find out what you can expect

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  7. UK 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, multi-institution neurosurgical case discussion in mixed…

  8. Freedom of information

  9. Staying safe during your visit

    Keeping you safe during your visit or stay in hospital is our priority.

  10. Research phases

    Once a new medical treatment has shown promise in laboratory tests, it has to pass three key stages of clinical trials before it can be officially approved for use.

  11. Contact our team

    Antenatal Clinics   Our service offers a number of specialist services which are held at our antenatal clinics during our regular opening hours.  If you have an urgent concern or if this is an emergency…

  12. 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.

  13. Endoscopy

    Our endoscopy service has units at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals.

  14. Older person's rapid access clinic (OPRAC)

    The older person's rapid access clinic (OPRAC) is designed to meet the needs of older people with specific medical problems and reduce their time in hospital.

  15. Trust-level chief executive appointed for Imperial College Healthcare

    Professor Julian Redhead has been appointed trust-level chief executive for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from 1 April 2026.

  16. Covid-19 vaccinations

    The Covid-19 vaccination programme has substantially reduced the risk from severe Covid-19 in the UK. It's safe, effective and gives you the best protection against coronavirus.

  17. Register with our maternity services

    Translating this information: To translate this information into your preferred language, click the Google Translate icon located in the top-right menu,…

  18. Medical issues

    Medical issues after a kidney transplant Rejection  Rejection is when your immune system starts to attack your transplanted kidney because it recognises the kidney has come from a different person. Immunosuppressant medicines or anti-rejection…

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  24. Waiting for an appointment, surgery or treatment

    Find out how we prioritise patients, how long you can expect to wait for your appointment, and what we are doing to reduce waiting times at our hospitals.

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  26. Pharmacy services

    The friendly and inclusive pharmacy team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your career in a supportive environment.   Our pharmacy staff support clinical teams by optimising the use of medicines,…

  27. Planned procedures and surgery

    Planned procedures and surgery If you are a patient and your procedure or surgery was postponed during the pandemic or you are waiting for an appointment or a date for treatment, we will contact you directly as soon as we can. If you are worried…

  28. Popular myths and common questions

    Popular myths about living with a kidney transplant  “If I don’t take my immunosuppression medicines on time, it doesn’t matter”  We need the levels of the immunosuppression medicines you take to stay as steady as possible in your body and always…

  29. Local internal medicine training programme

    The local Internal Medicine (LED IMT) Programme at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a two‑year structured training pathway for doctors at IMT1/IMT2 level who are committed to pursuing a career in hospital medicine. All candidates are…

  30. Information about choriocarcinoma

    A choriocarcinoma is a malignancy that develops within the placenta during an otherwise normal pregnancy. This is a rare condition with 10 to 20 cases each year in the UK out of nearly one million pregnancies. Diagnosis Choriocarcinoma can become…

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  34. Nearly 6000 patients registered as Imperial Health Knowledge Bank opens to researcher applications

    Researchers can now apply to access a biomedical research resource containing health information and samples of over 5700 Imperial College Healthcare patients. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank offers every patient the opportunity to take part in…

  35. Meet Dr Frances Akor, consultant pharmacist

    Dr Frances Akor reflects on her career specialising in anticoagulation, working with UK Anti-Doping to protect clean sport, and her role at London 2012.

  36. Nearly 140,000 patients in north west London can now take part in research through Imperial Health Knowledge Bank

    The increase in registrations follows integration between the Care Information Exchange – London's personal health record platform – and Imperial Health Knowledge Bank.

  37. Finalists at HSJ Digital Awards

    Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted for five HSJ Digital Awards.

  38. Personalising 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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  40. Data sharing and safeguarding

    We partner with Imperial College School of Medicine (ICSM) and other related third parties for research and quality improvement purposed. This data will be used solely for research and quality improvement and will not impact your application in any…

  41. We are starting to regularly communicate with patients while they are waiting

    We are starting to communicate regularly with patients to reassure them that they are still on our waiting list and to check whether they still need an appointment, treatment or surgery

  42. Imperial Biomedical Research Centre showcases work to tackle major health issues

    Researchers, clinicians and patient representatives came together to launch the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). The NIHR Imperial BRC launch event took place at Imperial College…

  43. RPF and IgG4-RD (retroperitoneal fibrosis and immunoglobulin-4 related disease)

    Kidney doctors work in close partnership with a wide range of fellow specialists (including radiologists, urological and vascular surgeons, rheumatologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, histopathologists and respiratory doctors) to…

  44. Consultation opens on St Mary’s masterplan as estates challenges worsen

    Imperial College Healthcare launches a public consultation to inform the first stage of a masterplan for the redevelopment of the St Mary’s Hospital site.

  45. Library and Evidence Services

    Imperial College library and evidence services combine cutting edge research resources with workshops and bespoke literature search services.

  46. Elderly medicine

    Our elderly medicine department specialises in the care of older patients who have multiple medical conditions.

  47. Complex pregnancies

    We have several services and facilities to support women with complex pregnancies.

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  49. £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.

  50. Before your stay

    Find out what to expect when you arrive at hospital and what you may need to bring.

  51. UK 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.

  52. Accessibility support

    We offer interpreters, carer support, a hearing loop system and more accessibility support for outpatient appointments at Imperial College Healthcare. Find out how you can access the support you need.

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  54. Parking at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    General, disabled and off-site parking information for Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.

  55. Meet the team

    Management team Professor Alan Winston (lead clinician clinical trials centre) Professor Alan Winston is a consultant physician at Imperial College Healthcare and a professor of HIV and genitourinary medicine at Imperial College London. He has an…

  56. Kidney disease in pregnancy (obstetric nephrology)

    We are involved in national and international research, and also in developing the UK clinical practice guidelines in this area of medicine. What We Offer Prepregnancy counselling clinic Having kidney disease can affect pregnancy and make it…

  57. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

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  59. CQC rates acute medical care at Charing Cross ‘good’ overall

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report following the inspection of acute medicine inpatient care at Charing Cross Hospital, carried out in October last year.

  60. Parking at Hammersmith Hospital

    General, disabled and off-site parking information for Hammersmith Hospital.

  61. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care

    Learn about our private care services, wards and consultants.

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  63. New Year Honours for Imperial people

    Four members of staff at Imperial College Healthcare have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.

  64. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  65. 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…

  66. After your stay

    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…

  67. Knee replacement patient information booklet pdf file icon

  68. Blood 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.

  69. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank

    Increase our understanding of health conditions, detect diseases earlier and develop new tests and treatments

  70. Undergraduate medical education

    We offer over 3,000 placements each year to Imperial College School of Medicine students who are in years one, two, three, five and six of their undergraduate programme. Undergraduate education centres We have three undergraduate education…

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  72. Fetal medicine

    The fetal medicine unit at Queen Charlotte’s was one of the first to be established in the UK and offers a highly specialist service.

  73. 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.

  74. Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time this winter

    Our hospitals – like the wider NHS – are under increased pressure during the winter period. But please don’t delay coming forward for the care you need. If you’re unsure where to go, NHS 111 is there to help. You can call 111 or…

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  76. Board paper archive

    Board paper archive

  77. Our staff networks

    Our staff networks provide a welcoming space for colleagues to come together, share experiences and facilitate learning and development.

  78. "I feel privileged to be in the position to deliver care”: Meet Dr Brian Wang

    Dr Brian Wang is a junior doctor in foundation year 2. An alumnus of Imperial College London, he is currently doing a four-month rotation in emergency medicine at Charing Cross Hospital. Here, Brian shares his passion for medicine and what inspired…

  79. Hyper acute stroke unit

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