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Covid-19 may have small but lasting effects on cognition and memory

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.

Update on NHS proposal to improve orthopaedic surgery in north west Londo

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.

Improving nerve recovery and breast sensation after mastectomy with nerve reconstruction

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“At the Trust we are putting our emphasis on achieving equity not just equality”: Meet Hannah Franklin

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…

Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 15 September

Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 15 September at 18.00.

Eating while on alemtuzumab LEMTRADA treatment reducing the risk of listeriosis

Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels July 2016

World-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders including sickle cell disease approved for use in the NHS

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.

Post-transplant care

While kidney transplantation is a successful treatment for kidney failure, there is always a possibility that there will be complications. Your transplant team are here to work in partnership with you to help reduce the chance of you experiencing…

New Lancet Commission led by cardiology consultant calls for rethink on coronary artery disease

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.

Feedback invited on early designs for the Fleming Centre at St Mary's Hospital

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting the public to help shape the design of the Fleming Centre – a new, state-of-the-art research and public engagement hub.

Tech collaborative works with NHS to test new care platform for cardiac patients

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…

Nursing and midwifery at Imperial’s journey on the Pathway to Excellence

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.

Dr David Wingfield to lead on integrating research further into primary care

GP Dr David Wingfield has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre’s Primary Care Lead.

Appeal to build The Fleming Centre is launched, with HRH Prince William announced as Patron

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.

“Teamwork is what carries us through when we treat patients with such horrific injuries”: Meet Kshem Yapa, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon

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…

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Improving health and equity – everybody’s business

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…

Understanding how to best collect and act on patients’ information and communication needs

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…

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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…