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Discover the rewarding career of Nicola Crossey, clinical lead therapist for occupational therapy and physiotherapy for acute and emergency medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Hear about the impactful work of occupational therapists…
Allied health professionals provide treatment, diagnosis and support that help transform people's lives.
Imperial College Healthcare's occupational therapy department offers cutting edge training and education with mentoring from senior staff.
Occupational therapy support workers work with occupational therapists. They offer practical support to help people overcome problems in carrying out day-to-day activities of their lives.
The Women’s Health Research Centre (WHRC) is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of women and their babies.
Join us on Saturday 28 June for the Cultural Health Expo 2025 – a free community event focused on kidney health and other vital health issues impacting Black communities.
Our occupational therapy service is offered exclusively to inpatients at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals.
The children’s occupational therapy service works with infants and children who are inpatients and have challenges with everyday activities, learning and development.
Our occupational therapy team is regulated by the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC).
Experts present their work on global issues in women's health.
At this joint seminar, two experts will talk about their research into monitoring air quality within London communities and the impact of climate change on mental health.
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
Find out how you can volunteer your time at Imperial College Healthcare.
Health records (also known as patient or medical records) are a log of your health and the treatment you have received from the NHS. We hold this information to ensure you receive the best possible care now and in the future.
Our physiotherapy service team includes skilled physiotherapists and a clinical academic.
Imperial Health Knowledge Bank Imperial Health Knowledge Bank is a new research resource that will provide every one of our patients with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to medical science. Taking part is optional and does…
Sexual Health London is an online sexual health service for people who want a straightforward and convenient test for sexually transmitted infections without needing to visit a clinic.
We offer our cardiovascular health and rehabilitation service to patients diagnosed with heart disease; it includes health education, advice on cardiovascular risk reduction, physical activity, diet and stress management.
Increase our understanding of health conditions, detect diseases earlier and develop new tests and treatments
Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham has been named in TIME magazine's prestigious annual list of the 100 most influential people in health.
Imperial Health Charity has launched its annual winter fundraising appeal to support young patients being cared for at St Mary’s Hospital.
For long-standing observers of healthcare policy, rising interest in population health and health inequalities may feel like Groundhog Day. But it has to be different this time, argue Dr Bob Klaber, paediatrician and Imperial College Healthcare…
Located across north west London, our five hospital sites offer easy access to city-centre attractions.
Our perinatal mental health service is based at both Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. It is designed to help people with a history of mental health concerns, including: Severe depression Post-traumatic stress…
We have drawn on the views and experiences of our staff and partners to highlight changes we believe will deliver significant and sustainable improvements if included in the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan due to be launched next year.
Consultant ophthalmologist Meera Radia shares her journey, innovations in eye care, and how she's supporting patients and residents at the Western Eye Hospital.
A collaborative report commissioned by Paddington Life Sciences Partners reveals the skills needed to strengthen the life sciences workforce and provide access to careers for residents in Paddington.
A new research centre will empower female researchers to play a leading role in advancing treatments for women’s cancers and pre-term birth.
Imperial College Healthcare patients aged 16 to 22 can join a free music production workshop on 29 August, run by Listen to Act and Imperial Health Charity
Specialists from the Young People's Mental Health team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice. Due to the continuing spread of coronavirus, our Young People's Mental…
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
Network Learning Forums Child Health in COVID - essential NWL Paediatrics update - top tips for primary care on fever, asthma, covid and other child health issues Wednesday 7th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by Dr Mando Watson,…
In our latest Research in Focus video, experts Dr Erik Mayer and Dr Fu Siong Ng explain how health data can help us improve care. They also explain how patients and members of the public help influence the ways data is used for research and how…
Wednesday 2nd December 2020 - 13:00 – 14:00 Mental Health Update Increasing access to Mental Health Services and improving the service for those patients falling through the gaps. Presenters:- Becky Baird – Senior Fellow in Health Policy for the…
Network Learning Forums Child Health in COVID - essential NWL Paediatrics update - top tips for primary care on fever, asthma, covid and other child health issues Wednesday 7th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by Dr Mando Watson,…
The Imperial College AHSC has published the latest edition of ‘Humans of Health Research’, which highlights researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
The latest in a new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled by the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), featuring staff and lay partners at Imperial College…
Join our emergency nursing team and work in a fast-paced environment in the heart of the capital.
Health routines after my transplant Cancer screening After transplantation you are at a higher risk of some types of cancer. It is strongly recommended that you attend any cancer screening tests provided by your GP. Please check below to know more…
Dorcas Gwata, who works as a psychiatric liaison nurse at St Mary's Hospital, has been named Best Nurse at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards.
Jefferiss is based in central London and provides providing <a href="http://www.imperial.nhs.uk/sexual-health/sexual-health">sexual health advice and support</a>, <a href="http://www.imperial.nhs.uk/sexual-health/contraception">contraception</a>,…
Our staff bank offers registered nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, managers and clerical workers the opportunity to work additional shifts across our five hospitals
AHSC SEMINAR SERIES 2021 Prenatal and early life influences on child health Environmental factors and nutrition during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life can have significant effects on health, sometimes extending into late childhood…
Armed Forces Week is a national event to show support for our Armed Forces community from 24 to 29 June 2024, culminating with Armed Forces Day on 29 June. To start the week, Paul Swain, an armed forces veteran and patient, explains why it is vital…
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
Our physiotherapy department works closely with other therapy departments at the Trust to provide staff training and education. We provide essential training so our staff can carry out their roles safely and competently. We also support personal…
The ASHC has published the tenth edition of Humans of Health Research
The Jefferiss offers two walk-in sexual health clinics, one for patients with symptoms and another for those without symptoms.
The Trust is hosting two interns this summer as part of the Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.
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).
New Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, within Paddington Life Sciences
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won three accolades at the national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.
Planning a family and sexual health Pregnancy planning Your fertility returns after transplantation but you are advised not to get pregnant or to conceive a child for the first year after your transplant. This will ensure that you are on the…
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…
Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Trust consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, has been appointed as the government’s first ever Women’s Health Ambassador for England.
Imperial College Healthcare patients aged 16 to 22 can join a free graffiti art workshop on 15 August, run by Listen to Act and Imperial Health Charity
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…
Find out what to expect when you come to the older person's rapid access clinic (OPRAC).
We are a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), consiting of a multidisciplinary team of professionals trained to support children experiencing emotional and behavioural problems, and their families.
Information for patients and carers about being an older person with kidney failure What is frailty? As we get older, we can experience more health problems and this accumulation can lead to a condition commonly known as frailty, which is a problem…
Our neurological rehabilitation service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support patients through every step of the rehabilitation journey.
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This page answers some of the questions raised in episode three of the second series of Hospital.
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
Waiting for a while can have a huge impact on your daily life, including your mental health, so it’s important to look after your wellbeing too. There are things you can do to help you stay well and prepare for your procedure if you are having one.
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…
Imperial Health Charity has today launched its annual winter fundraising appeal, which will help us provide extra support for young patients at our children’s A&E department. Donations from members of the public will go towards interactive games…
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.
Representatives from the Trust and leading health technology companies came together to support innovation adoption in the NHS.
Our fibroid clinic provides investigations and a range of treatment options for women with symptoms relating to their uterine fibroids.
Clinicians and researchers are working with colleagues from across north west London to produce a real-time data feed that will analyse hospital admissions data.
The Trust has launched a new research resource that will provide every patient with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to the advancement of medical science.
In this seminar, two experts will talk about their work on monitoring the spread of long COVID in communities and developing a diagnostic test to detect the disease.
Imperial College Healthcare patients aged 16 to 22 can join a free photography workshop on 1 August, run by Listen to Act and Imperial Health Charity
Read our step by step recruitment guide. We’ll keep you informed at every stage of the process by email or telephone.
Our hand therapy team comprises occupational therapists and physiotherapists who specialise in treating people with conditions and injuries affecting the hand and wrist.
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…
The 'One NIHR’ programme/Wellcome Trust Imperial Clinical Research Facility is situated in the Imperial Centre for Translational and Experimental medicine at Hammersmith Hospital.
Our palliative care service is managed by a team of consultants and nurses.
Professor Suks Minhas, consultant urologist, gives an insight into his areas of expertise and the ever-evolving landscape of male reproductive health.
Dr Ali Mears tells us about the Trust’s sexual health service and efforts to improve support for patients affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Staff from the Trust's major trauma pathway and emergency department will feature in the second series of Channel 4's Emergency.
At the start of what will be a ‘uniquely challenging’ year financially for the NHS, our Chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard, explains why the NHS is expected to do things differently and summarises what this means for our Trust and how we are…
Liaison psychiatry at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is provided by partner trusts in London. This service offers psychiatry services alongside medical treatment.
At the major trauma centre at St Mary's Hospital, expert trauma specialists help patients with the most severe injuries. Meet the teams featured in "Emergency," the groundbreaking documentary airing on Channel 4 in February 2022.
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
Professor Alex Comninos has won the prestigious researcher award in this year’s Royal College of Physicians Awards, run jointly with the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
The NHS in London is improving mental health support for patients with major trauma injuries and the staff who care for them, including at St Mary's major trauma centre.
Joe Maslen joined the radiotherapy department at Charing Cross Hospital as a radiotherapy apprentice assistant practitioner in 2020. He has been named as a finalist for the national Our Health Heroes Awards, delivered by Skills for Health.
A spinout company behind a digital therapy and rehabilitation platform developed by clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has secured $11 million of investment funding.
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.
In our next ‘Better hospitals’ seminar we will discuss the conditions needed to stimulate the growth of life sciences businesses that turn medical research and innovation into a future of better health. The panel will draw on lessons learned from…
Patient safety is the avoidance of unintended or unexpected harm to people, when they are receiving healthcare. It is one of our top priorities. Have you been involved in a patient safety incident and investigation? We are reviewing how we respond…
There are several ways you can volunteer to get involved and make a difference
The second of three community diagnostic centres for north west London was officially opened in Wembley yesterday, Thursday 1 February 2024.
The Care Information Exchange is now available for children and young people under 18, giving you access to information about your hospital care such as appointments, clinic letters, test results and treatment plans.
Understanding the spread of Covid 19
Shirlee Rufo, theatre recovery team lead at Imperial College Healthcare, shares her breast cancer journey and the importance of regular checks. Discover insights on support, treatment, and finding joy amidst challenges this Breast Cancer Awareness…
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…
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…
Catch up with the second series Behind the scenes Jobs in our trauma centre The major trauma centre at…
Professor Paul Elliott, Chair in Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine at Imperial College London, will present his work on leading a study on the possible long-term health effects of mobile phone use such as cancer. Professor Gerry Thomas OBE,…
Differential population impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre
Six health professionals at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded research fellowship grants from Imperial Health Charity.
Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients who are admitted to our major trauma ward at St Mary’s Hospital. Here, Sara Logan, major trauma ward matron, gives an insight into how nurses work alongside other specialists on the ward and reflects…
AHSC has launched a roving photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research.
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…
HIV studies Vogue VOGUE seeks to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of using an oral once-daily 2-drug regimen compared to an oral once-daily 3-drug regimen as a first line regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 patients. Patients will be…
The outpatient service receives referrals from Imperial consultants for patients requiring expert physiotherapy assessment and treatment and for rehabilitation after surgery.
Healthcare Central London brings insights and expertise from primary care as an associate member.
Joe Maslen, who works at Charing Cross and St Mary’s hospitals, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the Skills for Health Our Health Heroes Awards.
We work in partnership with Imperial College AHSC, NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and host the NIHR Clinical Research Network for North West London.
Our service treats reproductive endocrine problems in women, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and infrequent or absent menses.
Using smart technology to support the recovery of heart attack patients is to be assessed as part of a major new study. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of three trusts nationally, alongside Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust…
We are joining forces with Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Imperial College London for a three-year partnership to improve local air quality.
The new collaboration will support the use of data and AI to improve population health.
Pelvic floor referrals We currently only accept referrals from Imperial consultants in urogynaecology, urology, gynaecology, gynae-oncology, colorectal, gastroenterology, Jefferies (sexual pain) clinic, perinatal pelvic health service. Each borough…
Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, our pioneering new funding initiative – Compassionate communities - has helped to improve the health and wellbeing of people most affected by the hidden impacts of Covid-19. We’ve awarded grants…
We will ensure that sustainability is at the forefront of improvements and refurbishments to our sites and facilities, with patient and staff wellbeing at the core. This will range from new building work, to greater digitalisation of our ways of…
Dr Gillian Chumbley and Professor Shehan Hettiaratchy have been named in the New Year Honours List 2025.
Earlier this week, we welcomed veterans’ minister Johnny Mercer and health secretary Steve Barclay to St Mary's Hospital to meet with the Op RESTORE team.
Together, the NHS, Greater London Authority, Association of Directors of Public Health, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities are partnering with community organisations across the city to help get London Informed. We’re giving…
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust wins NIHR award for a HealthTech Research Centre to enhance diagnostics.
Dr Benjamin Ellis has been awarded an MBE for services to healthcare, equality and the Jewish community.
Trust staff recognised at Advancing Healthcare Awards
The Trust is hosting free health events for senior citizens as part of the Silver Sunday week Silver Sunday is a national week long campaign to tackle loneliness amongst the older generation, build a sense of community and celebrate the…
One of the largest NHS pathology providers in the UK is the latest member to join the partnership group.
Since its implementation, the NHS has set out to provide universal healthcare for all. As part of this, we are rolling out manikins of different skin tones across our maternity services. Find out why.
The NIHR has appointed Professor Waljit Dhillo and Professor Azeem Majeed as Senior Investigators, recognising their significant contributions to research.
The Centre conducts high quality studies and clinical trials in areas such as: disease, the use of drugs and new technology, epidemiology and public health, and the human and individual characteristics that can influence health and safety in…
In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two shines a light on our heart attack centre and our neurology and cancer services. Meet staff who work in cardiology, neurology and cancer services providing world-class care to our patients every day.
Many patients will need more than one transplant in their lives for health and well-being. We have a bridging clinic within the kidney transplant clinic at Hammersmith Hospital led by doctors and clinical nurse specialists who are trained…
Members of our cardiac team and other local NHS teams will be joining forces with a national charity to offer free heart health checks to the public at Portobello Road Market on Wednesday 29 May, between 10am and 2pm. The Pumping Marvellous…
The Fulham and Hammersmith centres for health are hospital-based GP centres, located at Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals.
The Trust and Imperial Health Charity are working to improve the experience of those waiting for treatment. Dr Liz Bennett explains the Compassionate Communities programme and how organisations can access funding.
How we’re preparing for winter In October, teams from across the Trust came together at the Charing Cross Hospital winter summit to discuss learning and ideas to maximise operational flow as we head into our busiest winter months. Our urgent and…
Dr Kirsten Bell is a senior research fellow in anthropology at our Patient Experience Research Centre. Here she explores the crucial role of public engagement in shaping impactful research and what motivates people to get involved in research. We…
Find out how patients are referred to liaison psychiatry services provided by partner trusts in London.
Learning and development is also embedded in day to day practice. Nutritionists at Imperial College Healthcare work closely with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy members of staff to gain broad experience within…
Reverse innovation is an innovation developed in a low- or middle-income country which is then adopted by a high-income country. It has been identified as a key emerging trend in global health systems, as these innovations do more with less and…
Two consultants from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
Matthew Swindells has just taken up his new role as joint chair for the four acute trusts in north west London. He will help guide the leadership teams at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS…
World Patient Safety Day is on Thursday 14 September 2023. Join our virtual event - Elevating Patient Voices
Unfortunately, Charing Cross Hospital is no longer able to offer feminising gender affirmation surgery as we will have no specialist surgeons with the required skills after 1 October 2021. We are working in partnership with other NHS services to…
Consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have launched an online e-learning resource to support young people as they move from youth to adult healthcare services.
We were delighted to welcome Comedian and TV Presenter, Mo Gilligan to St Mary’s Hospital to help us and Imperial Health Charity celebrate the opening of a brand-new Play and Therapy Room on the Great Western Ward.
Learn how to prepare for your appointments with the young adult kidney clinic and find important information about managing your kidney condition.
Help shape our care through lay partnership A lay partner joins a project and through collaboration offers feedback and asks questions to help to ensure our care is inclusive, kind and supports our patients and communities as much as possible.…
The report highlighted flaws in our disciplinary processes, which were leading to an unfair over-representation of staff from Black, Asian and other minoritised groups. The revised processes we developed in response have helped to reduce the…
The NIHR has awarded the BRC more than £95 million to develop and improve care for patients.
Find out more about donating and fundraising for the Trust.
We work closely with a number of partner organisations to develop and provide services that meet the needs of our patients.
Artificial intelligence can help to improve the performance of ‘smart stethoscopes’, enabling doctors to diagnose heart failure earlier and improving patient outcomes.
Our lipids and cardiovascular risk clinic is a one-stop centre for genetic diagnosis and management of lipid disorders. We also offer research facilities and access to new medications.
Young transplant patients The young adult renal team at Hammersmith Hospital has developed lots of useful information on the West London Kidney Patient Association website. Take a look! My transplant is not working well - what next? Many…
A world-first NHS initiative developed by a leading consultant and researcher from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.
A new project to map loneliness in London hopes to highlight the scale of the issue and target existing services to those who need them most.
We have several services and facilities to support women with complex pregnancies.
Use your managerial or administrative skills to drive forward a pioneering organisation within the NHS.
Rachael Lear, iCARE Research Fellow in Digital Health and Care Innovation, was recently awarded a Health Education England Topol Digital Fellowship.
The Fleming Initiative has launched an innovative new media network to unite clinician content creators & communication experts in fighting antimicrobial resistance.
Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.
Chris Neal, head of volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, explains how the benefits of volunteering to our Trust stretch far beyond the hospital walls.
North west London's four acute trusts are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as new joint Chair.
A new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled in an online photography exhibition. Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) has launched a new gallery of portraits…
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…
Our patient and public involvement strategy sets out our objectives and plans to ensure our organisation listens and responds to the needs and preferences of our patients and communities.
Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, paid a special visit to Charing Cross Hospital on Tuesday 5 July to mark the 74th anniversary of the NHS.
Toheeb recently completed an eight-week placement with the Trust’s iCARE team as part of Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.
The Trust’s environmental efforts have been recognised by the Health Service Journal Awards, with Imperial shortlisted in the Towards Net Zero category.
Find out how to refer to our pelvic health physiotherapy service.
Our pelvic health physiotherapy service holds a range of clinics in hospital and community locations.
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A healthy person can lead a normal life with only one working kidney. This means they are able to donate their other kidney to help someone who needs a kidney transplant. Live donor transplantation helps reduce the waiting times for people who…
The research team behind a trial at the Trust has been awarded one of the first ever NIHR Impact Prizes.
The psychiatry liaison service is provided by our partners at the Central and North West London NHS Trust and the West London Mental Health Trust's Hammersmith & Fulham liaison psychiatry service.
Patient information leaflets Antenatal colostrum harvesting Eating well for mothers who are expressing Ferinject Follow up care for contraceptive intrauterine device IUD fitted post-birth PPIUC Hand expressing in the postnatal…
As part of our population health and equity framework, innovative work is underway to design and deliver ways to improve our patient’s access, experience and outcomes and to reduce inequalities. Here, Arissa James, FY3 doctor, shines a light on a…
Learn about some of our many achievements, spanning more than a hundred years.
Data and AI innovation is transforming healthcare: who benefits most?
This International Clinical Trials Day (20 May), we are reflecting on the Trust’s clinical research achievements over the past year. This has included running over 1,000 clinical research studies, an increase of around 10 per cent on…
In this free webinar four experts including Indra Joshi, AI lead at NHSx, will discuss how hospitals, patients, healthcare innovators, researchers, and business can work best together on wider and safe use of data and AI in front line…
A new collaborative report co-authored by the Trust highlights reasons why incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion is essential in clinical trials.
We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…
Junior doctor Dr James Harkness shares an insight into completing a four-month rotation with the Paddington Life Sciences team as part of his Foundation Training.
Clinical staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been promoted by Imperial College London in the latest round of academic promotions for 2024.
Professor Tim Orchard shares the major role of life sciences in the future of the NHS and the vision for our growing life sciences cluster in Paddington.
A pilot programme helped almost 100 patients affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in its first full year of operation.
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.
Staff from St Mary’s Hospital attended a special NHS 75 anniversary event at neighboring Paddington Station on Tuesday, where Aneira Thomas – first person born on the NHS – unveiled new train named Aneurin Bevan.
Convatec and Ipsen are part of the growing life sciences community around St Mary's Hospital.
All Imaging services are offered by appointment only and are held in the locations below..
Healthcare data and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping clinicians make better treatment decisions and improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. In this seminar, two experts will talk about their work on using healthcare data for…
GP Dr David Wingfield has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre’s Primary Care Lead.
Paddington Life Sciences Partners is an influential partnership group made up of NHS, industry, community and academic organisations.
Our ophthalmology accident and emergency (A&E) service is staffed by experts to provide specialised ophthalmic emergency treatment.
GPs and optometrists can call clinicians at our ophthalmology A&E at the Western Eye Hospital for advice about patients with urgent eye complaints.
Global biopharma company, GSK, will become the first founding partner of the Fleming Initiative, an innovative and collaborative new approach led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London to tackle anti-microbial…
Dr Suki Balendra appointed as director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences.
A national trial will determine if providing GPs with AI-enabled stethoscopes increases early diagnosis of heart failure.
A Trust consultant specialising in obesity has published a new book aiming to help people reach a healthy body weight.
Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.
The hypertension and cardiac disease prevention clinic takes a holistic approach to managing high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors.
Shanaka Dias and Ed Lowther will take over as co-chairs of Imperial College Healthcare’s strategic lay forum on 1 January 2024.
Three leading Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) for their work in biomedical and health research. This year’s researchers are among 59 influential biomedical and health scientists to…
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the pre-assessment for surgery service.
MSK specialists and colleagues in North West London will present this MSK webinar and Q & A session. Presented by - Dr Ian Bernstein MSK Physician Connect and GP Partner Primary Care Lead, NWL clinical reference group for Orthopaedics…
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…
Professor Alison Holmes has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative.
In February 2024, we kicked off a major programme to find out how we could make our cancer care pathways work better for patients and their families, drawing directly on their views and ideas as well as those of our staff and care partners. While…
We are finalising plans to maintain high quality care for all our patients throughout what is anticipated to be a challenging winter.
Two new staff lounges within Hammersmith and Charing Cross restaurants are now officially open.
Find out how to refer patients to our bariatric surgery service.
Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted in five categories of this year’s national HSJ Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to healthcare
Sim Scavazza, non-executive director at Imperial College Healthcare, has been recognised in GEMS: Hidden in Plain Sight (75@75) - a new leadership list curated by the Seacole Group and Colourful Healthcare.
Find out what to expect from your perinatal pelvic health appointment
Find out how to refer patients to our service.
Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors
As world leaders gather in New York to discuss the growing global health threat, the Fleming Initiative is poised to break down barriers to progress. Three new partners - LifeArc, Cepheid and Optum - have pledged additional funding and resources to…
Four Trust researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their work in biomedical and health research. The researchers are among 60 outstanding biomedical and health scientists to be elected Fellows of the…
Network Learning Forums Long COVID – symptoms experienced months after the coronavirus infection Wednesday 14th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by: Dr Sarah Elkin, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine & Clinical Director Integrated Care,…
We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…
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…
Consultant led clinics: Location: Renal Home Therapies Unit, Hammersmith Hospital, Ground Floor, B block, Du Cane Road, W12 0HS Dr Corbett runs his clinic every Tuesday morning Prof Edwina Brown runs her clinic every Friday…
The Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) leads primarily on the design, conduct and analysis of national and international multi-centre trials.
Advanced nurse practitioners offer high quality, patient-centred care to patients with our cardiology services.
A local school has helped raise over £20k for Charing Cross Hospital, to help patients with neurological conditions and disorders.
Professor Ara Darzi, Chair of The Fleming Centre Initiative, writes about the pivotal role this centre will play in the fight against AMR and the far-reaching impact it promises to deliver.
Imperial College Healthcare’s collaborative work was recognised at the recent HSJ Partnership Awards
An Imperial surgeon specialising in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.
We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…
Presenters: Dr Tal Mahmud, HIYOS & Digital Health Fellow, Hounslow, and Dr Minal Bakhal, Clinical Director for Digital First Primary Care | NHS England and Improvement. An update from an NWL perspective with NWL Leads. Looking at all the…
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests. Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely to smoke. However, this latest study – which is the…
Imperial College Healthcare is one of the first NHS trusts in London to start offering a new, minimally invasive treatment option to patients with obesity.
Our antenatal (pregnancy) and postnatal (after birth) 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…
Find out what to expect at your outpatient appointment, including what to bring and who you will see.
Intensive care consultant, Professor Anthony Gordon, has been appointed as Programme Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) National Research Collaboration Programme (NRCP).
Our community cardiology and respiratory service offers care close to home for common heart, blood pressure and breathing difficulties. We have a range of clinics to suit patients in different areas in our community.
We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our GP services.
Two honorary consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have been appointed senior investigators by the National Institute of Health and Care Research.
Clinical staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been promoted by Imperial College London in the latest round of academic promotions for 2023. As a research-led NHS Trust, many of our senior clinicians are actively researching in…
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An online breathing and wellbeing programme helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to a new study.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has set out its vision for a new life sciences cluster in Paddington.
Unemployment and poverty are among the biggest factors that may impact an individual’s health – and we know there are significant health inequalities affecting the patient population in north west London. To help address this challenge, Imperial…
Pharmacy assistants work as part of a pharmacy team under the direction of a registered pharmacist.
We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…
We urgently need a bigger, better hospital to respond to the area’s changing and growing health needs. We want to work with local communities to build a better St Mary’s Hospital with new state-of-the-art clinical facilities within a vibrant…
Measles cases are rising across the country, with a particular increase in London in recent weeks. TikTok has launched #GrabAJab: an in-app campaign to encourage people to get the MMR vaccine, featuring expert NHS voices and links to NHS information.
Doctors are pioneering a new approach to data analysis that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.
Our community cardiology and respiratory service provides assessments and diagnostic tests for people who may have problems with their heart, blood pressure or breathing.
Some people prefer to carry out their treatments in the comfort of their own home. There are two different types of home dialysis options: Home haemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis…
Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.
As a kidney patient, you may need to take a range of medicines to treat the underlying cause of your kidney problems. You may also need to take medicines to treat other health conditions you have. The pharmacy team will support other members of…
We work hard to understand and respond to what patients and the community want and need. Lay partners are crucial to this; they work collaboratively with staff to co-produce strategies, programmes and plans to ensure our care is patient-centred,…
We are working on a full refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor of Charing Cross Hospital and we want your views on how we can improve these spaces.
Trust staff from a range of clinical specialities have graduated from an AHSC programme designed to support them into research careers.
Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors
The retirement this month of Kevin Jarrold, joint chief information officer, has set in train leadership changes across the wider North West London Acute Provider Collaborative and the North West London Integrated Care Board.
Dominique is a consultant in public health medicine and will retain her part-time role as director of population health at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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…
The second series of Hospital, a four part series, again followed staff and patients at the Trust’s five hospitals to illustrate the achievements and challenges facing the NHS.
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.
The National Health Service turns 75 on Wednesday 5 July. Find out how we're celebrating this milestone.
Board paper archive
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.
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.
Find out where to go for medical advice and treatment if you are feeling unwell or have had an accident.
Srdjan Saso is a consultant gynaecologist and gynaecological cancer surgeon. Here, he shares an insight into his role in treating gynaecological pathologies and advances in research and treatment for ovarian cancer.
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.
Clinical and biomedical research is essential for improving the health of adults and children and for developing new and improved treatments.
New research underscores the need for ongoing COVID-19 protection for people with weakened immune systems.
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.
The Children's Clinical Research Facility at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust aims to improve the quality of life, treatment and care for children.
In response to the Government's New Hospital Programme announcement today, Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “Today's announcement on the New Hospital Programme does not reflect our…
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…
On International Clinical Trials Day 2022, Imperial College Healthcare is reflecting on its clinical research achievements over the last 12 months with a new infographic.
The UKHSA is currently investigating a number of cases of monkeypox in England. Monkeypox is a viral infection. It is usually a mild self-limiting illness, spread by very close contact with an infected person and most people recover within a few…
Find out how to refer patients to our service.
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.
Patients who survive having a heart attack that had a cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of dying following hospital discharge.
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March, is #EmbraceEquity. Hannah Franklin, health equity programme manager, explains what this theme means for the Trust from a staff and patient perspective, and the difference…
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.
Our board consists of the chair and chief executive and seven non-executive directors and five executive directors. See our board's biographies below. Our board has overall responsibility for leadership, direction, control and risk management. It…
Our world-class cardiology service at Hammersmith Hospital is a tertiary referral cardiac centre led by academic specialists who are leaders in their field. It is home to one of London's seven heart attack centres. The service uses cutting-edge…
A new sanctuary garden for those facing a bereavement has opened at Charing Cross Hospital. Earlier this week, TV presenter and former patient Nicki Chapman joined other former patients and NHS staff at the hospital to open the garden, which has…
Glaucoma patients at the Western Eye hospital can now be offered an innovative laser treatment, following the opening of a new clinical research registry.
Research has found that remote monitoring of patients who had recently had a heart attack could have a significant effect on readmissions to hospital.
Inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London
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…
Our hospitals offer practical support for relatives and those close to patients who have died.
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.
The NIHR Imperial BRC has recruited over 80 members of the public to be Community Partners, up from 18 in the last BRC contract.
Physiotherapy assistants help patients to follow exercise and treatment programmes set out by registered physiotherapists.
As a healthcare support worker, you’ll work under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, usually a nurse.
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
The Western Eye Hospital is an ageing building in real need of repair. There is strong consensus that the Western Eye needs to be co-located with other services, including a general A&E, to improve safety and patient experience. We originally…
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
The Imperial Clinical Analytics, Research and Evaluation team won the Innovative Use of Technology, Social and Digital Media award.
Find out what to expect when you come to one of our Sunflower clinics for your appointment.
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.
People experiencing homelessness who visit the emergency departments at our hospitals have been receiving vital support thanks to a generous clothing donation from Primark.
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…
The industry-NHS collaboration aims to strengthen the growing life sciences presence in west London
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Researchers will be testing the artificial intelligence technology with NHS patients this year in clinical trials at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals.
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.
Our maternity and obstetrics service team includes obstetricians, gynaecologists and midwives.
An Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London research partnership has been awarded NIHR funding to improve patient safety.
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.
Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows
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…
At the Trust we have three specialist clinics for women and families affected by FGM.
Our kidney transplantation service is managed by a team of expert consultants, nurses and donor coordinators.
An important part of the work of theatre support staff is reassuring patients, who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.
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…
Our non-classical diabetes clinic offers specialist care for people with suspected genetic forms of diabetes and atypical forms of diabetes, which can have different symptoms to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. At our London atypical diabetes clinic we…
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…
Our heart failure service holds clinics at Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals, as well as in several locations in our local community. Please check your appointment letter for details.
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 …
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…
Imperial College Healthcare has become the first UK healthcare organisation to be accredited by Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation Scheme.
Our PREPARE programme will help you get ready for your oesophago-gastric surgery.
Carolyn Downs and Professor Neena Modi have been appointed to the board of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as non-executive directors.
"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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Facilities, shops and places to eat at Western Eye Hospital
The Stove Eyecare Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.
Facilities, shops and places to eat at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.
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.
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…
Administrators are part of the wider healthcare team, supporting health professional such as doctors, nurses and therapists.
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…
The North West London Clinical Trials Alliance has joined a new programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
The Alliance combines the expertise of clinicians, researchers, educators and patient advocates.
One of our patients has been awarded Chelsea Football Club’s prestigious annual Premier League Community Captain award.
Our inclusive recruitment programme has increased Black and Minority Ethnic representation in senior leadership roles, according to a new study.
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…
This page answers some of the questions raised in episode two of the second series of Hospital.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your endobronchial ultrasound appointment.
The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences is a world-leading research facility based at Hammersmith Hospital.
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…
If you cannot visit your friend or loved one in person, our hospitals can still support you to keep in touch.
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.
Millions of items of PPE discarded in hospitals could be recycled into new products for the NHS.
Preparing for your appointment The majority of our appointments are face to face; we will occasionally organise a follow-up telephone call to discuss investigation results and your progress. We ask that you check in for your appointment at the…
Our cardiac physiologists are an important part of our workforce – transforming patients’ lives by supporting to diagnose and treat patients with heart disease.
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…
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…
A groundbreaking service – set up to transport critically-ill adult patients across the country – is celebrating its 3000th referral.
Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.
Your neurological rehabilitation sessions will be unique to you and your condition, but here are a few things you should know before you begin.
Our emergency care service is managed by a team of consultants
An update on our redevelopment plans and ongoing investment in our hospitals.
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.
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.
Our kidney transplantation service provides transplant services and long-term follow-up treatment for patients in northwest London.
Our neurology service is managed by a team of consultants.
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…
Meet Dr David Wingfield, who has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre's Primary Care Lead
Learn about the history of Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals
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.
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve gene editing as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders.
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…
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…
We provide help and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our inherited cardiac conditions service.
Find out how to refer patients to our tuberculosis service.
Urgent treatment centres treat a variety of conditions that are too urgent to wait for a GP appointment (usually 48 hours) but do not need emergency treatment at an A&E.
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…
Katie Malbon, a paediatric consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, part of West London Children’s Healthcare, has co-authored a groundbreaking report.
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…
Find out how to refer patients to our respiratory medicine service.
Our dermatology service is managed by a team of consultants and a nurse unit manager.
Find out how to refer patients to our children's services.
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…
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…
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.
Our Centre for Fetal Care features in a new ITV documentary with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.
Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.
A single donor can save the life of several people and improve the quality of life of many more.
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.
Professor Tim Orchard responds to the Autumn Budget and the implications for our redevelopment schemes.
Find out what to expect from your appointment with our diabetes service.
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 gives members of the public the right to access information held by public sector organisations.
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.
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.
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.
Find out how to refer to our dermatology services.
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.
Train, learn and research with infection and immunology experts at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your nutrition and dietetics appointment.
The Trust has been formally accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’ by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).
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.
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.…
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.
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 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.
A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalised with bronchiolitis.
The Wembley and Willesden CDCs are now accepting referrals for routine outpatients
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…
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.
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.
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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 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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
Our neurology service runs clinics at Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s and Western Eye hospitals.
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.
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.
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.
Changing the order in which treatments are given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes.
Here we’ve provided some information to help you prepare for your child’s visit or stay in hospital.
Find our annual reports, performance scorecards, notes from annual general meetings and more on this page
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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…
Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your pulmonary hypertension appointment.
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
Get a feel for your future career with an informal placement in medicine or administration
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…
Find out what to expect from your physiotherapy appointment.
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.
Charing Cross Hospital has overcome a significant hurdle in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint
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.
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.
Find out how to refer patients to our pulmonary hypertension service.
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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…
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.
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…
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…
In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff work with patients who have cancer. Meet staff who work in our cancer services providing world-class care to our patients every day.
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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…
Idah Mojela is lead research nurse for HIV & Infectious Disease at Imperial College Healthcare. For International Clinical Trials Day, Saturday 20 May, she tells us what attracted her to a career in research and why clinical trials are important.
Find out what to expect before your plastic and reconstructive surgery appointment
Young patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a new randomised controlled trial that could transform the lives of children with food allergies.
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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…
Clare Screeche-Powell, lead nurse for heart failure, discusses the main causes of heart failure and the importance of working collaboratively with colleagues, both inside and outside the Trust, to facilitate timely diagnosis of heart failure and…
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Patients are set to benefit from faster and safer cancer treatment, thanks to two new cutting-edge radiotherapy machines at Charing Cross Hospital.
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.
New data presented today by paediatric allergy consultant, Dr Paul Turner and colleagues at Imperial College London show that many patients who have had a previous serious allergic reaction to food (anaphylaxis) are not being prescribed adrenaline…
When needed, kidney transplant patients at Hammersmith Hospital will get blood transfusions matched not just for red blood cells but also for the donor’s tissue type, as part of a new pilot programme.
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.
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.
Learn how you can take part in research and support our clinicians to improve care for all
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Gillian Chumbley, nurse consultant, has worked at the Trust for 20 years and today marks her 45th year with the NHS. She offers insights into her lengthy research career and changes she has witnessed throughout her many years in the healthcare…
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Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood condition in the UK, affecting approximately 17,500 people. Here, Steven Okoli, consultant in red cell haematology, discusses his research into improving treatment and health outcomes for…
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St Mary's Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.
Full address Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF Main contact number 020 3311 1234 Travel options Underground Barons Court, situated in zone two on the Piccadilly line, is the closest underground station to Charing Cross…
New AI software can read the brain scans of patients who have had a stroke to help doctors work out whether it can be successfully treated.
A new study by Imperial College Healthcare has suggested that changing the order in which treatments are given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes. Currently, radiotherapy is usually offered to patients after…
Find out what to expect from your ophthalmology appointment.
We’re working to ensure that every patient feels cared for in every sense, including for all aspects of personal care, such as haircare. Discover the new hair products being piloted in our intensive care units as part of our efforts to be more…
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.
Outpatient transplant clinic You will need to attend regular follow-up appointments at our Transplant Outpatient Clinic at Hammersmith Hospital. These start as soon as you leave hospital after your transplant. Finding the clinic The Transplant…
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I am a ward manager for an inpatient Oncology department in Charing Cross hospital. I am also a co-chair for the Nursing and Midwifery race equality network at the trust. I started my nursing career at Hammersmith Hospital, in Imperial Private…
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have launched a design competition to appoint an architect to design the new Fleming Centre building at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London. The Fleming…
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
The Imperial Memory Unit is a research unit run by Dr Richard Perry, conducting clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease at Charing Cross Hospital. Our team is made up of experienced doctors, research nurses, raters,…
Three members of the nursing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2024.
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Feedback and Compliments We’re always glad to hear about anything you think we’re doing well. Friends and Family Test Friends and family test: We would like to hear about your experience of our services. Let us know by completing our anonymous…
Emergency care is a vital part of what we do at Imperial College Healthcare, through both our emergency department and major trauma centre. Here, Mary explains the importance of research to this and the joy she feels supporting our emergency nurses…
Professor Francesca Cordeiro, consultant ophthalmologist at the Western Eye Hospital, gives an insight into the innovative research work being carried out by the Imperial College Ophthalmology Research Group (ICORG) clinical trials unit, and…
You can choose where you give birth to your baby. Your options include care led by a specialist doctor called an obstetrician in one of our delivery suites; care led by a midwife at one of our birthing centres; or, giving birth at home with our…
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Our hospital is committed to delivering patient-centered care, and improving our services, so that they meet the unique needs of individuals. One of the Trust’s priority programmes is improvement of our outpatient services, and a key aspect of…
In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff respond to the 22 March Westminster Bridge terror attack. Meet staff who work in our major trauma and A&E departments providing world-class care to our patients every day.
We want every hour, every day, you spend in hospital to count towards getting you the care you need and for you to be able to leave hospital as soon as you are medically fit to do so. We also want to make sure we work efficiently so that we can…
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our vision and strategy.
Find out what to expect before your gastroenterology appointment
Orthopaedic surgeon Prof Raj Bhattacharya, who features in the Channel 4 hospital documentary Emergency, on trauma surgery and his “portfolio career”.
A local teacher has achieved a bronze medal with England in the first Transplant Football World Cup in Italy, just three years on from receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.
Discover how our equality, diversity and inclusion research group is fostering fairness and inclusivity across clinical research delivery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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.
Niki Robins is a specialist bereavement midwife; she supports families as they come to terms with the loss of a child, helping them to grieve and to make memories. Here, she gives an insight into this vital and sensitive service.
Maggie’s offers a haven of emotional, practical, and psychological support to those affected by cancer. Sinead Cope, centre head at Maggie’s West London, highlights the vital role staff play in collaboration with Charing Cross Hospital staff in…
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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…
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"…
Find out what to expect before your colorectal surgery appointment
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.
We endeavour to be world class in developing our nurses and midwives to deliver outstanding patient care through the provision of high quality post graduate education.
Our neurosurgery team is introducing mixed reality technology into parts of their day-to-day work to improve training and patient care.
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Taking medicine after a kidney transplant You will need to take a range of medicines after you have had your transplant. You may also need to take medicines to treat other health conditions you have. It is very important to take all of your…
Find out more about the bleeding and clotting disorders service, including essential contact details and specialist resources.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer. Alex Barnao, communications manager at Imperial College Healthcare, shares her…
No two days are the same in our major trauma centre. Here, Kshem Yapa gives us an insight into his role as a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon and shares his experience of treating 33-year-old Zoltan who features in Emergency, from…
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of healthcare services in England. The CQC works with NHS organisations like us to make sure we provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care.
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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