1. Referral information

    GPs and practice managers can use the information on this page to make a new referral or enquire about an existing patient.

  2. Referral Restart Letter 17062020 pdf file icon

  3. Antenatal self referral form doc file icon

  4. Maternity service self-referral form

    If you are pregnant and require maternity services, you can self-refer to our hospital using the form below. It is important you receive maternity care early in your pregnancy, so please complete our form as soon as you find out you are pregnant.

  5. Dermatology referral form UPDATED docx file icon

  6. OPRAC referral form doc file icon

  7. Refer to the ophthalmology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our ophthalmology service.

  8. Lymphedema referral form doc file icon

  9. PsychoOncology Referral Form 2015 doc file icon

  10. Urgent suspected Tuberculosis referral form doc file icon

  11. Pain clinic referral form doc file icon

  12. latent tuberculosis infection referral docx file icon

  13. Refer to the gastroenterology service

    Find out how to refer to our gastroenterology service.

  14. Maternity GP Referral form docx file icon

  15. PREPREGNANCY REFERRAL FORM_AUGUST2014 docx file icon

  16. Refer to this service

    GP referrals  Please use NHS e-Referrals to refer a patient to our asthma service at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals. To refer a patient to one of the community clinics, please visit the community cardiology and respiratory…

  17. Refer to our endoscopy service

    Find out how to refer to our endoscopy service.

  18. Refer to our clinical neurophysiology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our clinical neurophysiology service.

  19. Pelvic health physiotherapy self-referral form

    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.

  20. Refer to the blood tests service

    Here you'll find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer a patient to our blood testing service.

  21. Kidney disease in pregnancy (obstetric nephrology)

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

  22. Management of recurrent miscarriage GP study afternoon

    Obstetrics & Maternity specialists from the Trust and west London region will present talks on topics relevant to general practice: About this event Preterm Birth Management of the couple experiencing recurrent Miscarriages;…

  23. Valerie Saw 2019 Referral Guidance Lubricants Presentation pdf file icon

  24. Refer to the early pregnancy and acute gynaecology service and gynaecology emergency care

    Find advice and referral information for GPs and secondary care providers who would like to refer patients to our service.

  25. Refer to the neurology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neurology service.

  26. Contact our team

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

  27. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our heart failure service.

  28. Refer to the orthoptics and visual fields service

    Find out how to refer patients to our orthoptics

  29. Register with our maternity services

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

  30. Cranial neurotrauma referral pathway NWL Trauma Network pdf file icon

  31. Your appointments

    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.

  32. Adult burn referral guidelines LSEBN pdf file icon

  33. Childrens burn referral guidelines LSEBN pdf file icon

  34. Antenatal perineal massage docx file icon

  35. West London womens physio REFERRAL FORM TRIAGE 29 July 2013 doc file icon

  36. Maternity patient information

    Patient information leaflets  Eating well for mothers who are expressing Ferinject Follow up care for contraceptive intrauterine device IUD fitted post-birth PPIUC Having a maternity scan How to start breastfeeding Hiring…

  37. Referral assessment services

    On this page, you'll find a list of the Trust services currently available to book via NHS e-Referrals.

  38. Patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to your appointment or class.

  39. Refer to the community cardiology and respiratory service

    Find out how to refer patients to our community cardiology and respiratory service.

  40. Refer to the red blood cell disorder service

    Find out how to refer patients to our red blood cell disorder service.

  41. Your referral for lung cancer treatment from another trust pdf file icon

  42. Algorithm for Primary Care Management and Referral to Hepatology Services pdf file icon

  43. Refer to the gestational trophoblastic disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our gestational trophoblastic diease service.

  44. Antenatal Education leaflet QCCH doc file icon

  45. What to bring

    What to bring to hospital for you and your baby The following checklist is a guide provided by NHS England on what to bring in preparation for labour and birth. If you would like more advice on what to pack, please ask in your your virtual…

  46. CXH TIA referral 2019 pdf file icon

  47. FGM Self Referral Form doc file icon

  48. Diabetes Service Referral Form pdf file icon

  49. Endobronchial ultrasound referral form docx file icon

  50. Refer to the ophthalmology accident and emergency service

    GPs and optometrists can call clinicians at our ophthalmology A&E at the Western Eye Hospital for advice about patients with urgent eye complaints.

  51. Family planning

    We are only clinic in north-west London offering comprehensive multidisciplinary pre-pregnancy counselling for a range of complex medical diseases and previous obstetric complications. We offer up-to-date advice on medication, and tailored…

  52. PerinatalMentalHealthReferralForm2015 doc file icon

  53. Pinnancle Gym Referral Form pdf file icon

  54. CXH TIA referral 2017 pdf file icon

  55. Antenatal Colostrum Harvesting pdf file icon

  56. Your pregnancy

    Our antenatal care services provide antenatal care in both our hospitals and the community.

  57. Courses and support before and after birth

    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…

  58. Past events

    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…

  59. OpRESTORE referral form docx file icon

  60. Refer to the head and neck prosthetics service

    Find out how to refer patients to our head and neck prosthetics service.

  61. Refer to the HPB surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our HPB surgery service.

  62. Refer to the sleep services

    Find out how to refer patients to our sleep service.

  63. Refer to the endocrine surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our endocrine surgery service.

  64. Refer to the lymphedema service

    Find out how to refer patients to our lymphedema service.

  65. Refer to the head and neck cancer reconstruction service

    Find out how to refer patients to our head and neck cancer reconstruction service.

  66. Refer to the haematology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our haematology service.

  67. Refer to the allergy service

    Advice and referral information for GPs who are looking to refer a patient to our allergy service.

  68. Refer to the lipids service

    Find out how to refer patients to our lipids service.

  69. Refer to the syncope service

    Advice and referral information for GPs who are looking to refer a patient to our syncope service.

  70. Refer to the female fertility service

    Find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our service.

  71. Refer to the respiratory medicine service

    Find out how to refer patients to our respiratory medicine service.

  72. Refer to the movement disorders service

    Find out how to refer patients to our movement disorders service.

  73. Diabetes clinics

    Our diabetes service provides treatments and specialist support for people across north west London with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

  74. Refer to the orthopaedics service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  75. Refer to the psychiatry liaison service

    Find out how patients are referred to liaison psychiatry services provided by partner trusts in London.

  76. Refer to the pain management service

    Find out how to refer patients to our pain management service.

  77. Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital wards

    This page includes useful information about each of our wards at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, including: visiting times, protected meal times, contact details and simple directions.

  78. Refer to the bleeding and clotting disorders service

    Find out how to refer patients to our bleeding and clotting disorders service.

  79. Refer to the liver services

    Find out how to refer patients to our liver services.

  80. Refer to the dermatology service

    Find out how to refer to our dermatology services.

  81. Refer to the neurosurgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neurosurgery service.

  82. Refer to the termination of pregnancy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  83. How to refer to pelvic health physiotherapy in pregnancy

    Find out how to refer to our pelvic health physiotherapy service.

  84. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our immune haematology service.

  85. Refer to the interstitial lung disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  86. Refer to the pulmonary hypertension service

    Find out how to refer patients to our pulmonary hypertension service.

  87. Refer to the audiology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our audiology service.

  88. Refer to the oral surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our oral surgery service. Please note the Restorative Density team does not accept external referral

  89. Refer to the tuberculosis service

    Find out how to refer patients to our tuberculosis service.

  90. Refer to the carpal tunnel service

    Find out how to refer patients to our carpel tunnel care clinic.

  91. Heart failure referral form_SG (1) docx file icon

  92. Refer to the hand and wrist service

    Find out how to refer patients to our hand and wrist clinic.

  93. Refer to the IVF service

    Find advice and referrals information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our service.

  94. Refer to this service

    Find out how patients are referred to our hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention service.

  95. Refer to the bariatric surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our bariatric surgery service.

  96. Refer to the specialist neurological rehabilitation service

    Our neurological rehabilitation service accepts referrals from secondary care providers.

  97. Refer to the endobronchial ultrasound service

    Find out how to refer patients to our endobronchial ultrasound service.

  98. Refer to the infectious disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our infectious diseases service.

  99. Refer to the urogynaecology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our urogynaecology service.

  100. Refer to the neuro-otology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neuro-otology service.

  101. Refer to the sunflower clinics service

    GPs and women affected by FGM are welcome to contact our team for advice.

  102. Refer to the orthotics service

    Find out how to refer patients to our orthotics service.

  103. Refer to the reproductive endocrine service

    Find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our service.

  104. Refer to the physiotherapy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  105. Refer to the scar service

    Find out how to refer patients to our scar clinic.

  106. Trust celebrates International Day of the Midwife

    On Thursday 5 May 2022 we will be celebrating International Day of the Midwife - a global awareness day dedicated to reflecting on the progress of midwifery over the years. A series of activities and events will take place throughout the day in…

  107. Perinetal pelvic health service patient information

    Find out what to expect from your perinatal pelvic health appointment

  108. Refer to the breast reconstruction surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  109. Refer to the stroke service

    Find out how to refer patients to our stroke service.

  110. Refer to our endometriosis service

    Find out how to refer patients to our endometriosis service.

  111. Refer to the psycho-oncology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our psycho-oncology service.

  112. Charing Cross NeuroRehabilitation Unit Referral Form docx file icon

  113. Refer to the peripheral nerve surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our peripheral nerve surgery service.

  114. Refer to the urology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our urology service.

  115. Two week wait cancer referrals

    Find out how to refer patients to our cancer services.

  116. Home birth

    We provide a home birth service for women living within our catchment area.

  117. Refer to the rheumatology service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our rheumatology service.

  118. Refer to the gynaecology service

    Find out how to refer to our gynaecology services and request expert advice.

  119. Refer to the endocrinology service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our endocrinology service.

  120. Refer to the pleural disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  121. Refer to the hyper acute stroke service

    Find out how to refer patients to our hyper acute stroke unit.

  122. Refer to the older person's rapid access clinic

    Find out how to refer a patient to our older person's rapid access clinic.

  123. Pelvic floor referrals

    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…

  124. Refer to the HHT and PAVM service

    Find out how to refer to our HHT an PAVMs service.

  125. Refer to the rapid access gynaecology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our rapid access gynaecology clinic.

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  127. Information for referrers

    The Wembley and Willesden CDCs are now accepting referrals for routine outpatients

  128. Refer to the elderly medicine service

    Here you'll find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer a patient to our elderly medicine service.

  129. Termination of pregnancy clinics

    Termination of pregnancy clinic appointments are pre-booked and are held at the Gynaecology outpatient clinic at St Mary's Hospital.

  130. Refer to this service

    GP Please use NHS e-Referrals to refer a patient to our varicose vein surgery service if patients meet the following criteria as set out in NICE guidelines: symptomatic varicose veins – those typically causing lower limb symptoms such as pain,…

  131. Refer to the limb fitting service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  132. Endoscopy

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

  133. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer patients to our electrophysiology and devices service.

  134. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer to our percutaneous coronary intervention service.

  135. Kidney care in North West London (NWL)

    The Renal Directorate at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides kidney care for the ~2.4 million population of North West London (NWL) and accepts specialist referrals from elsewhere. This is coordinated through a hub and spoke model, with…

  136. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our structural interventions service.

  137. Refer to the imaging service

    Find out how to refer patients to our imaging service.

  138. Refer to the palliative care service

    Find out how to refer patients to our palliative care service.

  139. Refer to the hysteroscopy service

    Find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our service.

  140. PELVIC MDT PROFORMA docx file icon

  141. Urology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your urology appointment.

  142. Refer to this service

    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…

  143. Refer to the extremity reconstruction service

    Find out how to refer patients to our extremity reconstruction service.

  144. Refer to the colposcopy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our colposcopy service.

  145. Refer to the vertebral compression fracture service

    Find out how to refer patients to our vertebral compression fracture clinic.

  146. Antenatal Education Classes at St Mary leaflet doc file icon

  147. Join now

    Pinnacle Gym memberships are open to staff (NHS and Imperial College), students (ID required), seniors (over 60) and the general public.

  148. Female fertility patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  149. Refer to our AEC service

    Find out how to refer patients directly to our ambulatory emergency care service.

  150. Changes to maternity self-referrals

    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.

  151. Meet the interstitial lung disease team

    Our interstitial lung disease service is managed by a team of respiratory consultants.

  152. Refer to the vascular surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  153. Refer to the recurrent miscarriage service

    Find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our service.

  154. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our high risk atherosclerosis and cardio immune clinic at Charing Cross Hospital.

  155. Refer to the fibroids service

    Advice and referral information for GP’s who are looking to refer a patient to our fibroids service.

  156. Trauma and Orthopaedics Interactive GP Forum

    Thursday 29 October 2020, 16:30 - 17:30 via MS Teams   The Trauma and Orthopaedic service are introducing a regular webinar forum for North-west London GPs. The purpose of the forum is to provide GPs direct contact with the consultants and…

  157. Refer to the abdominal wall reconstruction service

    GPs are welcome to contact our team for advice.

  158. HPB surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your HPB surgery service appointment.

  159. Refer to the cardiac imaging service

    GPs should use NHS e-Referrals to refer a patient to our cardiac imaging service.

  160. Refer to the menopause service

    Find advice and referral information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our service.

  161. Refer to the endometriosis service

    Find out how to refer patients to our endometriosis service.

  162. Refer to the virtual fracture service

    Our service primarily accepts referrals from A&E and our urgent care centres via Followup.clinic platform. However, GPs may occasionally refer patients to our service via email.  

  163. Refer to the inherited cardiac conditions service

    Advice and referral information for GPs who are looking to refer a patient to our inherited cardiac conditions service.

  164. Referrals

    GPs Please use NHS e-Referrals to refer a patient to our surgery service. 

  165. Referrals to the service

    This service is designed for patients moving from children’s kidney services to adult kidney services.

  166. Blood tests

    Blood test services are available at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals. A GP or clinical staff member can refer patients for blood tests at our hospitals.

  167. Endocrine surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the endocrine surgery service.

  168. Refer to the neuro-oncology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neuro-oncology service, which cares for patients with brain tumours and spinal tumours from across north west London.

  169. Refer to the children's services

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

  170. Refer to the male fertility service

    Find advice and referrals information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our male fertility service.

  171. Refer to the diabetes service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our diabetes service.

  172. Refer to the ear, nose and throat service

    Find out how to refer patients to our ear, nose and throat service.

  173. Refer to the OPAT service

    Find out how to refer patients to our OPAT service.

  174. Orthopaedics patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  175. Maternity services

    Our maternity and obstetrics service provides care for parents and their babies before pregnancy and during pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond.

  176. Complex pregnancies

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

  177. Refer to the nutrition and dietetics service

    We offer our nutrition and dietetics service to inpatients and outpatients at our hospitals, so we do not accept referrals from GPs.

  178. Refer to the bowel cancer screening service

    The bowel cancer screening service is part of a national screening programme, so GPs cannot refer to this service.

  179. Pain relief during labour

    Drug-free pain relief  Women and birthing people who choose to give birth in our midwifery-led units, or at home will often use these options.  Gas and air: These are composed of 50% nitrous oxide gas and 50% oxygen. This is used during labour…

  180. ICHTSelfreferralpaperversion pdf file icon

  181. Cardiology referrals

    Find out how to refer patients to our cardiology service.

  182. Central London CCG CGS Gynae Referral and Triage Form docx file icon

  183. Refer to the plastic and reconstructive surgery service

    GPs are welcome to contact our plastic and reconstructive surgery service for advice.

  184. Psycho oncology at Imperial referral form v6 2019 docx file icon

  185. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our cardiovascular health and rehabilitation service.

  186. Vasculitis

      We are at the forefront of research in vasculitis. We are embedded in the Centre of Excellence for Vasculitis Research at Imperial College London and we work closely with national and international networks in vasculitis, including the United…

  187. Meet the blood tests service team

    Our blood tests service offers clinics at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals.

  188. Limb fitting patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to the limb fitting centre for your appointment.

  189. Renal assessment unit (RAU)

    Please ring the department if you are feeling unwell and you will be triaged by a member of the team, and an appointment made as appropriate. Please note we are no longer able to provide a walk-in service Address Renal assessment unit Ground…

  190. Pam Sassoa Renal Planned Investigations Unit

    Location: It is situated on the third floor of C block in the main building at Hammersmith Hospital. It is accessible by lift and stairs in C and D block. Opening times: The unit is open Monday - Friday 07.30 – 20.00 and is…

  191. Pathway coordinator

    The pathway coordinator is the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients’ pathway of care from referral to discharge.

  192. Support following a bereavement

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

  193. Groundbreaking mobile critical care service celebrates 3000th referral

    A groundbreaking service – set up to transport critically-ill adult patients across the country – is celebrating its 3000th referral.

  194. Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) service

    About the service Since 2014, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) has run a faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) service in conjunction with Imperial College London (ICL). It is currently one of only four UK centres to offer this…

  195. Heart failure pathways

    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…

  196. Skin Manifestations and Dermatology in the time of Covid-19

    Skin Manifestations and Dermatology in the time of Covid-19 Network Learning Forum for West London CCG Training Hub for NWL  Wednesday 24 June 2020 13:00 – 14:00 Via Microsoft Teams   Presenters: Dr Delphine Kerob, consultant dermatologist, will…

  197. Reproductive endocrine patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  198. Renal frailty

    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…

  199. Endobronchial ultrasound patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your endobronchial ultrasound appointment.

  200. Recurrent miscarriage patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  201. General surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the general surgery service.

  202. Renal diabetes

    Jo is a nurse who specialises in diabetes and works with the kidney team. She acts as a link with the kidney doctors and nurses at Imperial as well as the local diabetes teams across north west London. She also works very closely with the kidney…

  203. Skin cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the skin cancer service.

  204. Audiology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your audiology appointment.

  205. Rheumatology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  206. Contraception after birth

    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.

  207. Hand therapy patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your hand therapy appointment.

  208. Lung cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the lung cancer service.

  209. Community cardiology and respiratory patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our community cardiology and respiratory service.

  210. M ODonoghue GP education afternoon pdf file icon

  211. Colorectal surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  212. Patient information

    Before your appointment  You will usually be seen around six weeks after being referred to our varicose vein surgery service. If you have a new venous ulcer we aim to see you within two weeks of referral.  You are welcome to bring a relative, close…

  213. Pancreatic biliary cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you are admitted to our service.

  214. Infectious disease patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our infectious diseases service.

  215. Gynaecological cancer clinics

    Our gynaecological cancer service holds clinics at Charing Cross and Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea hospitals.

  216. Sunflower clinics patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to one of our Sunflower clinics for your appointment.

  217. Endometriosis patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the endometriosis service.

  218. Professor Mark Thursz on looking after your liver and more

    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.

  219. Psychiatry liaison service patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to your appointment.

  220. Red blood cell disorder patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the red blood cell disorder service.

  221. Rapid access gynaecology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the rapid access gynaecology clinic.

  222. Gynaecology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  223. Male fertility patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  224. Menopause patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  225. Head and neck prosthetics patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our head and neck prosthetics service.

  226. Pleural disease patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  227. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care

    Learn about our private care services, wards and consultants.

  228. First full year impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence programme

    A pilot programme helped almost 100 patients affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in its first full year of operation.

  229. Psycho-oncology patent information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your psycho-oncology appointment.

  230. Patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  231. Breast reconstruction surgery patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our breast reconstruction surgery service.

  232. Thyroid cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the thyroid cancer service.

  233. Urogynaecology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  234. Endoscopy patient information

    Find out what to expect at your endoscopy appointment.

  235. Refer to the breast screening services

    Find out how patients are referred to our breast screening service.

  236. Dermatology patient information

    Our dermatology service is managed by a team of consultants and a nurse unit manager.

  237. Patient information

    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…

  238. Minimal access surgery for gynaecology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the minimal access surgery for gynaecology service.

  239. Maternal and fetal medicine services

    What is the maternal medicine service?  The maternal medicine service (otherwise known as the obstetric medicine service) provides outpatient and inpatient care for women and birthing people affected with any medical disease in pregnancy, as well…

  240. Birth centres

    Birth centres provide a low-risk pregnancy in a homely environment.

  241. Imperial Private Healthcare launches International Affiliate Network

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

  242. Termination of pregnancy patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to the termination of pregnancy clinic for your appointment.

  243. GP education

    We offer a professional development programme for local GPs to help improve patient care and foster closer working relationships between our consultants and primary care professionals.

  244. Bariatric surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  245. Germ cell and testicular cancers patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the germ cell and testicular cancers service.

  246. Lymphedema patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the lymphedema service.

  247. Endocrinology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our endocrinology service.

  248. Cardiothoracic surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  249. Community cardiology and respiratory clinics and community services

    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.

  250. Fibroids patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our fibroids service.

  251. Choosing a caesarean

    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.

  252. Oesophago-gastric cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  253. First womb transplant performed in the UK

    After over 25 years of research, a team co-led by Imperial College Healthcare and Oxford University Hospitals has performed the UK's first womb transplant.

  254. Vascular surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  255. Our partners

    We work closely with a number of partner organisations to develop and provide services that meet the needs of our patients. ​

  256. Tuberculosis patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  257. Orthoptics and visual fields patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  258. Elderly medicine patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our elderly medicine service.

  259. Frequently asked questions

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

  260. Patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our percutaneous coronary intervention service at Hammersmith Hospital.

  261. Living donor kidney transplantation

    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…

  262. OPAT patient information

    Find out what to expect from your OPAT appointment.

  263. First of three new NHS community diagnostic centres for north west London opens

    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.

  264. Liver patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  265. Imaging patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  266. Patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our heart failure service.

  267. Stroke patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  268. Liver cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the liver cancer service.

  269. Patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our electrophysiology and devices services.

  270. Neuro-oncology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our neuro-oncology service, which offers diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours and spinal tumours.

  271. Meet the team

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

  272. News: Ensuring high quality care throughout the winter

    Plans are in place to ensure we continue to provide high quality care for all our patients as we head into what we expect to be a challenging winter.

  273. Improving cancer care pathways at Imperial College Healthcare

    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…

  274. My Breast Cancer Journey: Shirlee Rufo's Story

    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…

  275. Work experience

    Get a feel for your future career with an informal placement in medicine or administration

  276. Ear nose and throat patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our ear nose and throat service.

  277. Clinical neurophysiology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your clinical neurophysiology appointment.

  278. Ophthalmology accident and emergency patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to our ophthalmology A&E.

  279. St Mary's hospital ICU

    We care for a wide range of patient groups which includes elective admissions following surgery for monitoring and optimisation as well as emergency admissions for patient who have deteriorated while in hospital or from the community who may need…

  280. Head and neck cancer patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  281. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your gastroenterology appointment

  282. Lipids patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  283. Ophthalmology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your ophthalmology appointment.

  284. New ‘choice booking’ process on track to help transform outpatient administration

    A new approach to booking outpatient appointments has seen hospital-initiated cancellations fall by over 11 percentage points, patient-initiated cancellations drop almost four percentage points and the proportion of patients who do not attend their…

  285. Urological and urothelial cancers patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  286. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your colorectal surgery appointment

  287. Physiotherapy patient information

    Find out what to expect from your physiotherapy appointment.

  288. Waiting for an appointment, surgery or treatment

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

  289. Endocrinology

  290. Black History Month 2024 Blog – Barry Seemungal, PhD, FRCP

    In honour of Black History Month 2024 and this year’s theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’, Head of the Centre for Vestibular Neurology, Barry Seemungal, shares his narrative about his Caribbean heritage, his influences and inspirations, and what Black…

  291. Episode three: frequently asked questions

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

  292. Early pregnancy and acute gynaecological/gynaecology emergency care patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  293. Patient information

    Find out what to expect from your first appointment with our structural heart intervention service, which offers TAVI procedure, balloon aortic valvuloplasty and other interventions for structural heart disease.

  294. Hammersmith hospital ICU

    We care for a wide range of patient groups which includes elective admissions following surgery for monitoring and optimisation as well as emergency admissions for patient who have deteriorated while in hospital or from the community who may need…

  295. Our journey to equity and inclusion

    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…

  296. What to expect

    Find out what to expect from your ophthalmology appointment.

  297. Radiotherapy patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your radiotherapy appointment.

  298. Patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our immune haematology service.

  299. “Heart failure is a big cause of hospital admissions and prolonged hospital stays”: Meet Clare Screeche-Powell

    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…

  300. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your plastic and reconstructive surgery appointment

  301. Op RESTORE: Ministerial visit to St Mary’s Hospital

    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.

  302. Allergy patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to our allergy clinic for your appointment.

  303. “As a society, we need to appreciate women’s health as its own entity”: Meet Srdjan Saso

    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.

  304. "Promoting a research culture in emergency medicine is essential”: Meet Mary Dawood, consultant nurse emergency medicine

    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…

  305. Meet the surgeons transforming diabetic foot care

    For people with diabetes, foot ulcers can lead to serious complications such as amputation. At Imperial College Healthcare, we’re pioneering reconstructive surgery techniques that help patients heal, regain function, and avoid amputation.

  306. St Mary's Hospital wards

    This page includes useful information about each of our wards at St Mary's Hospital, including: visiting times, protected meal times, contact details and simple directions.

  307. “Being able to support and empower our patients is priceless.” Meet Dr Ali Mears

    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.

  308. “I genuinely love my job, I love what I can deliver for my patients.” Meet Donna Rowe, clinical nurse specialist in our Fracture Liaison Service

    Donna Rowe is a clinical nurse specialist and tells us about the Fracture Liaison Service, which supports people with osteoporosis.

  309. Taking part in research

    Learn how you can take part in research and support our clinicians to improve care for all

  310. Supporting our armed forces staff and patients

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

  311. Living with a transplant

    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…

  312. “Ovarian cancer – previously known as the silent killer – is not so silent anymore”: Meet Professor Christina Fotopoulou

    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…

  313. Pulmonary hypertension patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your pulmonary hypertension appointment.

  314. Sleep services patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment.

  315. Keeping on track for better health in a financially challenging year

    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…

  316. Staying well while you wait

    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.

  317. Bleeding and clotting disorders patient information

    Find out more about the bleeding and clotting disorders service, including essential contact details and specialist resources.

  318. Hammersmith Hospital wards

    Click on a ward name: A7 ward (cardiac care unit) Location Fourth floor, Zone A  How to find us Enter the hospital via the south main entrance. You will see a reception…

  319. Cataract surgery

    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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