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Jazz Thind joined the Trust as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) three and the half years ago and is based at St Mary’s Hospital. Within her role as CFO, Jazz is a voting Executive Director who sits on the Trust Board and plays a key role in…
Imperial College Healthcare has launched a new NHS service for people living with dementia, offering remote, at-home monitoring that provides specialist support.
A new AI model can predict patients’ risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust believe their…
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.
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 million people in England surveyed as part of the…
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.
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Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have treated some of the first NHS patients with an innovative new operation for severe acid reflux.
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.
Annual statement of accounts Annual auditors' reports Annual reports Publication of expenditure over £25,000 As a public authority we are obliged by law to publish information on any expenditure our Trust makes over £25,000. Below is a list per…
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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.
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.
You are invited to come to our next open evening at Hammersmith Hospital on 3 September 2018 at 18.00.
The Macmillan navigator service is a telephone-based service for cancer patients of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and their family, friends and carers.
We provide the opportunity for healthcare support workers to pursue life-long learning.
Imperial College AHSC is holding a free photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research at White City Community Centre, between 30 May and 3 June (10.00-17.00).
Almost 2,000 patients and local people have taken part in a 14-week public consultation on a proposal to develop a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal.
Find out more about donating and fundraising for the Trust.
Donna Rowe is a clinical nurse specialist and tells us about the Fracture Liaison Service, which supports people with osteoporosis.
Transferring mandatory learning topics between NHS organisations can save you a lot of time renewing the training for a new NHS employer.
What are lung nodules? Lung nodules are a common incidental finding when a CT scan or chest x-ray is done which covers your lung area. This page contains some useful information which may help you to understand what a lung nodule is and how your…
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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.
Find our annual reports, performance scorecards, notes from annual general meetings and more on this page
The press office handles all media enquiries and should be the first point of contact for journalists.
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.
Shanaka Dias and Ed Lowther will take over as co-chairs of Imperial College Healthcare’s strategic lay forum on 1 January 2024.
Uczestnictwo w wizycie – Szpital Charing Cross Explore all patient information Access your patient record online Uczestnictwo w wizycie – Szpital Charing Cross Podczas gdy czekasz Witamy w głównym oddziale ambulatoryjnym szpitala…
What to bring to hospital for you and your baby The following checklist is a guide provided by NHS England on what to bring in preparation for labour and birth. If you would like more advice on what to pack, please ask in your your virtual…
Nurse Carol shares the story of her father who came to England as part of the Windrush generation, as well as the musical talent that runs through her generations, including famous jazz musician 'Hutch'.
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.
Don't just take our word for it, hear how our very own apprentices have got on working with us.
Meet Milica Stjepanovic who is playing a key role in the transformation of our outpatient services. She is working on the new 'choice booking' process for our outpatient services. Tell us a little about yourself Hi! I’m Milica – though most people…
We care for a wide range of patient groups which includes elective admissions following surgery for monitoring and optimisation as well as emergency admissions for patient who have deteriorated while in hospital or from the community who may need…
There will be a junior doctors' strike from 07.00 on Wednesday 3 January to 07.00 on Tuesday 9 January 2024.
We have installed a new, state-of-the-art MRI scanner at Charing Cross Hospital, which will improve our diagnostic capability and ultimately help us reduce waiting times.
Find essential information for overseas visitors to our hospitals, including guidance about eligibility for NHS services, charges, and how to access care during your stay in the UK.
We work closely with a number of partner organisations to develop and provide services that meet the needs of our patients.
A glossary of common terms used to describe healthcare research trials.
Information for patients, relatives, and carers about how we can support autistic people and those with a learning disability
The team at Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre have recently launched a pilot to extend MRI scanning hours and incorporate the latest scanning technology.
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.…
Apply for a place at the Charing Cross Day Nursery We are open Monday to Friday 07.45 to 18.00, 52 weeks a year, with the exception of bank holidays and staff closure days. Charing Cross Day Nursery has specially designed rooms for each of the…
A patient safety partner works with the healthcare team to make sure patients are safe and shares the patient's point of view to improve care.
Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.
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 urgent and emergency services.
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…
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.
A study has found that an automated artificial intelligence (AI) voice system enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered system, called Dora, can call patients to ask them questions, understand their answers and accurately…
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.
We are at the forefront of research in vasculitis. We are embedded in the Centre of Excellence for Vasculitis Research at Imperial College London and we work closely with national and international networks in vasculitis, including the United…
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…
We provide a home birth service for women living within our catchment area.
Dipal Sangani, paediatric clinical research practitioner, plays a key role in delivering children’s clinical research studies at the Trust. From allergy immunotherapy to asthma and eczema trials, her work supports studies that aim to transform…
We provide care for you before, during, and after pregnancy, and we have a wide number of specialist clinics. Your booking appointment will be your first appointment that you will have with your midwife.
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.
A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalised with bronchiolitis.
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 the proportion of patients who do not attend their…
Brenda Deocampo, Lead Nurse/CXH-Acute & Specialist Medicine, ESEA blog
Discover the inspiring journey of Miss Georgina Williams, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Explore her role in life-changing surgeries, including a complex trauma case featured in Channel 4’s…
A former patient has returned to Hammersmith Hospital for the first time since very nearly dying in 2023 - to thank the staff who saved his life.
Healthcare assistants (HCAs) work in all of the specialities we offer at the Trust to support the delivery of clinical care under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals like a registered nurse
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.
A photography exhibit celebrating the contributions first-generation migrants have made to the NHS is now on display in the main entrance of Charing Cross Hospital. JJ Keith’s exhibit, Open Britain: Portrait of a Diverse Nation, was developed in…
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.
Behind the scenes Jobs in our trauma centre Catch up with the second series The major trauma centre at…
St Mary’s Hospital is one of three hospitals involved in an NHS trial to find out if an innovative 15-minute blood test can diagnose children with potentially life-threatening infections.
Three members of the nursing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been unveiled as Rising Star Awards winners by the Royal College of Nursing London.
Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have discovered that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) applied to the skin is the best way to protect bone density in women with a condition called functional…
Parkinson's disease affects 1% of the population over the age of 65, but can also develop in people at a much younger age. The key symptoms are tremor, stiffness and slowness of movement. It can also be associated with a number of other "non-motor"…
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…
Today, the first men will begin receiving letters from their GPs to join the ambitious £42 million TRANSFORM screening trial - the biggest prostate cancer screening study in a generation.
The Fleming Initiative is calling for people to help raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), by being part of an innovative new billboard campaign.
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…
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.
Ms Mariana Bertoncelli Tanaka is a consultant urological surgeon in robotic prostatectomy and focal therapy at our Trust. She is also the second female robotic prostatectomy surgeon in London and the first female dual-accredited robotic and focal…
In this blog Dr Ali Abbara, consultant in endocrinology, gives an insight into the research shaping the future of fertility treatments and women’s health.
Partners from across the NHS, industry and academia came together for the first Paddington Life Sciences annual symposium.
Rare cancers affect less than 6 in 100,000 people a year or 1 in 5 new patients diagnosed with cancer. Professor Michael Seckl is a consultant oncologist at the Trust, director of our national Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Service, and the lead…
Sophie and Caitlin, infant feeding specialist leads for maternity, share insights into their roles, the unique challenges families may face in neonatal and maternity settings, and how our teams work together to give every baby the best possible…
Partners from across the NHS, industry and academia came together for the first Paddington Life Sciences annual symposium.
Our chaplaincy team offers confidential religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to all patients, visitors, and staff across our five hospital sites, during normal working hours and as a 24/7 urgent out-of-hours on-call service.
Sue Burgis, Deputy Chief Nurse at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, reflects on the Trust's journey so far on the Pathway to Excellence programme at Charing Cross Hospital.
The second of three community diagnostic centres for north west London was officially opened in Wembley yesterday, Thursday 1 February 2024.
Researchers will be testing the artificial intelligence technology with NHS patients this year in clinical trials at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals.
Dr Lynne Sykes is a specialist in pre-term birth who is seeking to understand what causes premature labour and how it can be prevented in the future. Her work, alongside a programme of research into women’s cancers, is being funded through a new…
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.
Our inclusive recruitment programme has increased Black and Minority Ethnic representation in senior leadership roles, according to a new study.
Dr Gillian Chumbley and Professor Shehan Hettiaratchy have been named in the New Year Honours List 2025.
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.
Dr Marian Donegan is a clinical research physician at the Imperial Memory Unit at Charing Cross hospital. Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday 20 May, she shares an insight into the clinical trials run by the Imperial Memory Unit…
Find out about the Trust’s two-year Core Surgical Training (CST) programme. Gain hands-on experience across surgical specialties, structured teaching, and research opportunities, preparing you for higher surgical training.
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…
Professor Tim Orchard has been appointed Group Chief Executive of the North West London Acute Provider Group due to launch formally on 1 April 2026.
Find out what to expect from cataract surgery at the Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. Our one-stop cataract surgery clinic offers assessment, diagnosis and surgery planning in one appointment. We can also offer cataract surgery to…
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