1. Improvements at Imperial College Healthcare recognised in the 2022 Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards shortlist

    Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted in five categories of this year’s national HSJ Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to healthcare

  2. Strikes in October - get the dates and answers to common questions

    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…

  3. Trust to feature in new BBC2 medical series using augmented reality to help patients learn more about their medical conditions

    Staff and patients from across our hospitals will feature in brand new six-part series for BBC2, starting at 8pm tonight.

  4. Exploring the experience for young people being weighed and measured in hospital KO pdf file icon

  5. 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…

  6. Share your views on NHS proposal to improve orthopaedic surgery in north west London

    Patients and local people are being asked for their views on a proposal to create a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery.

  7. 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.

  8. Kidney transplant patients to get blood matched for white blood cells in new pilot

    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.

  9. In honour of East and South East Asian Heritage Month - Fraya Nebrija, Junior Sister at St. Mary’s Hospital

    "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…

  10. COVID-19 linked to increase in biomarkers for abnormal brain proteins

    Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 and blood markers linked to faulty proteins in the brain.

  11. Centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London gets the go-ahead

    Inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London

  12. Patients with serious food allergies are often not being prescribed potentially life saving medication

    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…

  13. Research breakthrough for brain cancer patients

    A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.

  14. AI analysis could help guide the optimum time to collect eggs for IVF success

    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.

  15. "I feel privileged to be in the position to deliver care”: Meet Dr Brian Wang

    Dr Brian Wang is a junior doctor in foundation year 2. An alumnus of Imperial College London, he is currently doing a four-month rotation in emergency medicine at Charing Cross Hospital. Here, Brian shares his passion for medicine and what inspired…

  16. AI stethoscope rolled out to GP clinics in north west London to help diagnose heart failure

    A national trial will determine if providing GPs with AI-enabled stethoscopes increases early diagnosis of heart failure.

  17. Acute NHS trusts in north west London commit to shared vision for collaboration and priorities

    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…

  18. Inclusive recruitment programme drives progress towards increasing ethnic diversity in senior roles

    Our inclusive recruitment programme has increased Black and Minority Ethnic representation in senior leadership roles, according to a new study.

  19. Why diversity in clinical trials is essential to the future of UK life sciences

    A new collaborative report co-authored by the Trust highlights reasons why incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion is essential in clinical trials.

  20. Nurse and early career researcher wins fellowship in competitive national programme

    Rachael Lear, iCARE Research Fellow in Digital Health and Care Innovation, was recently awarded a Health Education England Topol Digital Fellowship.

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  23. Heat map of loneliness in London could provide insights into social isolation

    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.

  24. The Fleming Centre: Driving the fight against antimicrobial resistance

    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. 

  25. Fleming Initiative raises first 100m in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance

    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…

  26. Primary care research in north west London gets £630k boost through latest NIHR strategic funding

    Our primary care research partners in north west London will soon benefit from an additional £630k of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), along with £80k for a project to improve public and patient engagement…

  27. Information about molar pregnancy

    Find out more about molar pregnancy and how we manage it at Charing Cross Hospital.

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  29. My health records

    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.

  30. “The eye can be used as a window into the brain to look at different diseases”: Meet Professor Francesca Cordeiro

    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…

  31. Information and links

    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…

  32. Patient education on advanced kidney care

  33. 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.

  34. Facilities at Charing Cross Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Charing Cross Hospital.

  35. New machine learning tool can help predict patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 in hospital

    Researchers have created an AI tool that can help identify patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 while in hospital.

  36. Trust patient is first participant in Europe to join study of new treatment for rare bleeding disorder

    The trial will test a new treatment for people who have a rare autoimmune bleeding condition known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

  37. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your colorectal surgery appointment

  38. Dive into operations with Milica Stjepanovic

    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…

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  40. “Around 250 people under 30 in the UK get diagnosed with breast cancer each year”: Meet Alex Barnao

    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…

  41. 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.

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  43. First UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer at Imperial College Healthcare

    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.

  44. First UK birth following womb transplant

    For the first time in the UK, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant.

  45. Improving planned orthopaedic inpatient surgery in north west London Proposal developed by NHS North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Supported by NHS North West London Integrated Care Board Decision-making business case pdf file icon

  46. Innovative home monitoring service aims to improve care for patients with dementia

    Imperial College Healthcare has launched a new NHS service for people living with dementia, offering remote, at-home monitoring that provides specialist support.

  47. “Rare diseases need to be focussed into specialist centres so that patient outcomes can improve”: Meet Professor Michael Seckl

    Rare cancers affect less than 6 in 100,000 people a year or 1 in 5 new patients diagnosed with cancer. Professor Michael Seckl is a consultant oncologist at the Trust, director of our national Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Service, and the lead…

  48. Behind the scenes with our fetal care team

    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?'

  49. Information for referrers

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

  50. Expansion in psychological support at London’s major trauma centres

    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.

  51. 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…

  52. “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.

  53. Patient and public involvement

    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.

  54. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  55. 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.

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