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Find out what to expect from your ophthalmology appointment.
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…
Our commitment is underpinned by our four values and behaviours (Kind, Expert, Collaborative and Aspirational). Our range of toolkits provide you with the support to understand and challenge discrimination. They are designed to be accessible to…
Find out what to expect before your gastroenterology appointment
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…
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…
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.
An Imperial surgeon specialising in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.
Our nutrition and dietetics team advise our patients on nutrition, food-related problems and practical ways to manage disease and ill health.
The Children's Clinical Research Facility at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust aims to improve the quality of life, treatment and care for children.
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…
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We provide a complete allergy service to diagnose and treat a range of allergic diseases.
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…
Find out what to expect before your colorectal surgery appointment
Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have treated some of the first NHS patients with an innovative new operation for severe acid reflux.
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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.
Our children's allergy and respiratory medicine service provides a thorough assessment of children with the full spectrum of respiratory and allergic conditions.
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has started to roll out a new 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…
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.
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Keeping you safe during your visit or stay in hospital is our priority.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Find out what a typical day in ICU is like
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.
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…
Here we’ve provided some information to help you prepare for your child’s visit or stay in hospital.
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…
Depending on your needs, there are various ways to contact us. The information and links provided on this page will direct you to the appropriate contacts.
Our dedicated children’s A&E sees children in a purpose-built, child-friendly environment working alongside our adult emergency department.
Rhona, a matron and theatre manager, and her daughter Frances, a newly qualified resident doctor, both work at our Trust. They have each carved out their own path in healthcare, inspired by different experiences but united by a shared sense of…
Our transplantation centre serves north west London and its population of almost two million people.
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 …
Our maternity and obstetrics service provides care for parents and their babies before pregnancy and during pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond.
We offer comprehensive multidisciplinary and multi-agency services for children with neurodisability, communication disorders, and behavioural problems.
We partner with Imperial College School of Medicine (ICSM) and other related third parties for research and quality improvement purposed. This data will be used solely for research and quality improvement and will not impact your application in any…
The theme for this year’s South Asian Heritage Month is ‘Roots to Routes’, exploring the journey of growth. Microbiology laboratory manager, Manfred Almeida, shares his journey and what this year’s theme means to him.
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The fertility and reproductive medicine service provides comprehensive medical and surgical investigation for fertility and reproductive problems.
We provide a consultant-led service to diagnose and treat all conditions affecting the hand and wrist.
Find out more about the pay scheme that applies to all employees in the NHS
We like to show our appreciation for a job well done with a series of awards that recognise the contribution you make, either day to day or over the course of your career.
When should I come for my test? The letter that came with this leaflet has your appointment date and time on it. Please make sure you arrive at least five minutes before your appointment time. How will I get my results? Your test results will be…
With the majority of our workforce coming from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background, our diversity gives us a unique perspective on the challenges facing the world.
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…
Through our quality and performance reports, we evaluate our activity against a range of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Our children’s kidney unit investigates and treats children with conditions affecting the kidneys and urinary system, and with high blood pressure.
This service provides diagnostic and management services for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders.
Our chaplaincy team offers confidential religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to all patients, visitors, and staff across our five hospital sites, during normal working hours and as a 24/7 urgent out-of-hours on-call service.
Let your skills and experience shine in an environment where excellence is a way of life.
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 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…
Train, learn and research with infection and immunology experts at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our kidney and transplant service offers comprehensive treatment and resources to patients with kidney disease, and is home to Europe’s largest kidney and transplant facility.
Our head and neck cancer unit treats infections, benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumours, facial trauma and deformities.
Our electrophysiology and devices service is internationally renowned in the specialist management of heart rhythm disorders.
Our head and neck maxillofacial prosthetics laboratory provides bespoke prosthesis and splints for defects and injuries to the head and neck.
Our plastic and reconstructive surgery department treats a wide range of conditions that require reconstruction surgery following emergencies or cancer.
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.
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…
We aim to help everyone achieve their best health by truly caring for the people we serve. Learn more about our ethos, values and behaviours.
Our urological and urothelial cancer service diagnoses and manages the treatment of prostate, kidney and bladder cancers.
Following a trial clinical trial run by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a simple blood test to detect cancer in brain tumours has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the United States Food & Drug Association (FDA).
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…
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.
Our accident and emergency (A&E) service is staffed by expert teams to provide specialised emergency treatment, giving patients the best chance of recovery.
Our ear nose and throat (ENT) department diagnoses, evaluates and manages diseases of head and neck and principally the ears, nose and throat as well as structures of the mouth and face, salivary glands and thyroid gland.
Our parent education 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 parent.
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These challenges can be very frustrating for staff and patients alike. We understand that these frustrations may lead to tension and even conflict. However, aggressive behaviour and violence are never acceptable, whether in person, over the phone…
The orthoptic service provides diagnosis and treatment of eye movement disorders and visual development problems in adults.
Our speech and language therapists (SLTs) service offers assessment and treatment for speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.
When should I come for my test? The letter that came with this leaflet has your appointment date and time on it. Please make sure you arrive at least five minutes before your appointment time. How will I get my results? Your test results will be…
Education and training is an important part of our speech and language therapy department. From self-directed study to professional development, journal clubs and peer support.
Our eye accident and emergency service provides emergency eye treatment allowing rapid diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions which cannot wait for a formal referral from a GP. Please new reduced opening hours below.
The meetings take place from 13:00 – 14:00 on Microsoft Teams. This year’s dates are as follows (all are Wednesdays): • 12 March • 23 April • 4 June • 16 July • 27 August • 8 October • 19 November We will send out Outlook calendar invites shortly…
The paediatric nutrition and dietetic service provides essential support and care for all paediatric inpatients, outpatient and daycase services.
The hair and nail clinic at Charing Cross Hospital provides dermatological examinations, investigations to achieve a diagnosis, and treatment for a range of conditions affecting hair and nails.
Professor Christoph Lees and Miss Bryony Jones, from our centre for fetal care, tell us what it was like being part of the recent ITV documentary 'Ellie Simmonds: should I have children?'
Two consultants from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
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.
Birth centres provide a low-risk pregnancy in a homely environment.
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
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 germ cell and testicular cancer service cares for patients with suspected and diagnosed cases of germ cell, ovarian and testicular cancers.
Speech and language therapy assistants may prepare rooms and equipment, help patients during appointments, write reports and update patient records.
Our consultant plastic surgeons work with the Trust’s ear nose and throat (ENT) department, to provide reconstructive surgery following treatment for head and neck cancers.
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.
Facilities, shops and places to eat at Charing Cross Hospital.
Specialist paediatric speech and language therapists work with infants and children on our wards with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
There are several ways you can volunteer to get involved and make a difference
Our contact dermatitis clinic at St Mary’s Hospital offers patch testing to help identify potential causes of skin allergy.
Location information including maps, travel information, facilities, ward details, news and event.
The theme for this year’s South Asian Heritage Month is ‘Roots to Routes’, exploring the journey of growth. Biochemistry laboratory manager, Vijay Ramanaidoo, shares his journey and what this year’s theme means to him.
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…
Popular myths about living with a kidney transplant “If I don’t take my immunosuppression medicines on time, it doesn’t matter” We need the levels of the immunosuppression medicines you take to stay as steady as possible in your body and always…
Our renal counselling and social support service at Hammersmith Hospital helps kidney patients manage the challenges of living with kidney disease.
The hypertension and cardiac disease prevention clinic takes a holistic approach to managing high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors.
We are committed to making sure we have a safe level of staffing on our wards at all times.
The children’s immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and platelet disorders centre specialises in the care of children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other platelet disorders.
Our children's ear nose and throat (ENT) and head and neck surgery services manages complex airway, head and neck and ear conditions as well as more common ENT problems.
During the second phase of the partnership we focus on how we can develop future services to support people to get back to being themselves after cancer.
We provide early pregnancy and acute gynaecology services at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals.
We provide learning opportunities and deliver dynamic pre-registration placements to prepare our nursing and midwifery students for professional life.
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.
Jinju James, Lead Nurse for International Nurse Registration and Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Race Equality Network shares her story for South Asian Heritage Month 2023.
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.
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…
On Thursday 1 May, a fire broke out in the linen room on the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Wing at St Mary’s Hospital.
Carers We recognise the importance of working in partnership with carers so that they receive the support they need to help you. Speak to the nurse in charge if you have a carer or if you are a carer. Dementia support Being in hospital can be…
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our vision and strategy.
Our PREPARE programme will help you get ready for your oesophago-gastric surgery.
The British Medical Association is planning a junior doctors' strike, which will run from Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July.
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.
Discover the inspiring journey of Luke Wilkinson, Trauma and orthopaedics physiotherapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Explore the unique set of skills physiotherapists need when caring for major trauma patients.
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…
What to expect A two part series of virtual interactive webinars designed to prepare you for key aspects of the medical school application process. Medical school interview preparation webinar Hosted annually in December, this is an insightful…
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 Macmillan cancer information support service at our Trust offers emotional, practical and financial support and information to anyone affected by cancer.
The high-risk atherosclerosis patient and cardio-immune clinic is dedicated to patients who have suffered major adverse cardiovascular events at a young age or have suffered repeated events in spite of having their risk factors managed.
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…
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…
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…
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.
A 28-hour strike by Royal College of Nursing members is due to take place between 8pm on Sunday 30 April and midnight on Monday 1 May.
Professor Suks Minhas, consultant urologist, gives an insight into his areas of expertise and the ever-evolving landscape of male reproductive health.
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The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) are planning further strikes including joint industrial action in the first week in October. There will also be strikes affecting the tube and…
To conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with Dr Georgina Williams, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to explore her work alongside the breast reconstruction team at Charing Cross Hospital.
A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.
A four-day strike by junior doctors is due to take place between 7am on Tuesday 11 April until 7am on Saturday 15 April.
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…
We are continuing to revise first stage business cases for both our Charing Cross and Hammersmith schemes. We have recently been awarded funding to complete this work and to embark on first stage design and planning early next year. We expect to…
The BMA is planning a further consultants’ strike, which will run from 7am on Thursday 24 August to 7am on Saturday 26 August.
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.
A 72-hour strike by junior doctors is due to take place from 7am on Wednesday 14 June until 7am on Saturday 17 June.
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.
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.
When Michael was born at just 24 weeks, his family began an extraordinary journey through our neonatal intensive care unit. Here, his mother reflects on the care, compassion and support they both received across multiple teams.
Several public sector unions – including some NHS unions – are planning industrial action on a number of days in January and February 2023.
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…
AHSC has launched a roving photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research.
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.
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…
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.
Sue Burgis, Deputy Chief Nurse at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, reflects on the Trust's journey so far on the Pathway to Excellence programme at Charing Cross Hospital.
The second of three community diagnostic centres for north west London was officially opened in Wembley yesterday, Thursday 1 February 2024.
The North West London Clinical Trials Alliance has joined a new programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
Researchers will be testing the artificial intelligence technology with NHS patients this year in clinical trials at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals.
The industry-NHS collaboration aims to strengthen the growing life sciences presence in west London
The Alliance combines the expertise of clinicians, researchers, educators and patient advocates.
The 'One NIHR’ programme/Wellcome Trust Imperial Clinical Research Facility is situated in the Imperial Centre for Translational and Experimental medicine at Hammersmith Hospital.
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…
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…
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,…
At Hammersmith hospital’s newly-opened oncology outpatients clinic, clinician scientist Dr David Pinato speaks of the “beauty” of creating new cures for cancer and giving hope to patients who are out of options.
Rachael Lear, iCARE Research Fellow in Digital Health and Care Innovation, was recently awarded a Health Education England Topol Digital Fellowship.
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.
Comedian Rich Hall will play a special show at the Bush Hall on Friday 14 April to support Maggie’s cancer charity's work at Charing Charing Cross Hospital.
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…
Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men
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.
"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…
Minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer which remove the cancer while leaving the rest of the prostate intact are associated with lower costs for the NHS and benefits for patients. These are the findings of a new study, published recently…
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…
We have launched our anti-racism and anti-discrimination commitments, drawing on discussions with nearly 1,200 members of staff and 11 community groups as well as on our equity and inclusion journey to date.
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.
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