1. After your stay

    In this section you can find information on: Will I get help at home? What should I do if I'm at home and need guidance? What happens if I'm not well enough to return home? Will I get help at home? If you need help to recover at…

  2. Chaplaincy and faith services

    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.

  3. How we use social media

    Our social media channels are managed by our communications team. We use social media to connect with our patients and local community.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Sickle cell patient engagement event at Hammersmith Hospital on Thursday 6 February 2025

    Sickle cell patient engagement event at Hammersmith Hospital on Thursday 6 February 2025. Everyone is welcome.

  8. Care Information Exchange for children and young people

    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.

  9. Patient education on advanced kidney care

  10. Trust researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships

    Two consultants from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).

  11. Information for patients following publication of the Ockenden report

    We know that the report may cause concern for many others, especially those who are pregnant or planning for a baby. If you are under our maternity care and have any questions or concerns, we would really like to know so that we can help.

  12. 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…

  13. Neonatal care app designed at Imperial College Healthcare now available nationally

    An app designed by doctors, nurses and therapists at Imperial College Healthcare to help support parents of premature babies receiving care in the neonatal unit is now available to parents across the country, following licensing of the app for the…

  14. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's environmental efforts shortlisted for HSJ Award

    The Trust’s environmental efforts have been recognised by the Health Service Journal Awards, with Imperial shortlisted in the Towards Net Zero category.

  15. How midwife Niki Robins supports families through bereavement

    Niki Robins is a specialist bereavement midwife; she supports families as they come to terms with the loss of a child, helping them to grieve and to make memories. Here, she gives an insight into this vital and sensitive service.

  16. Polycystic kidney disease

    The most common form of this condition is autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD). This a genetic disease and screening can help diagnose ADPKD early. Symptoms of ADPKD Common symptoms can vary. However, they may include back or abdominal pain, recurrent…

  17. Onco nephrology

    This includes patients whose kidneys are affected as a result of either cancer treatment or directly as a result of their cancer. We care for a variety of patients, including: cancer patients with kidney impairment before, during or after…

  18. GP and hospital forum

    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…

  19. NHS England Chief Executive visits Charing Cross Hospital to mark NHS birthday

    Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, paid a special visit to Charing Cross Hospital on Tuesday 5 July to mark the 74th anniversary of the NHS.

  20. Industrial action planned for January and February 2023

    Several public sector unions – including some NHS unions – are planning industrial action on a number of days in January and February 2023.

  21. Freedom of information requests

    The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 gives members of the public the right to access information held by public sector organisations.

  22. Living with and beyond cancer

    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.

  23. 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…

  24. “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…

  25. Planning to leave hospital

    We want every hour, every day, you spend in hospital to count towards getting you the care you need and for you to be able to leave hospital as soon as you are medically fit to do so. We also want to make sure we work efficiently so that we can…

  26. Medical education team

    Find out how our medical education team can support you.

  27. Medical secretary

    As a medical secretary or personal assistant, you’ll usually work for a senior member of staff or group of staff.

  28. Accessibility support

    We offer interpreters, carer support, a hearing loop system and more accessibility support for outpatient appointments at Imperial College Healthcare. Find out how you can access the support you need.

  29. Imperial College Healthcare achieves best ever NHS staff survey results

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust achieved its third consecutive year of improvement in the 2023 national NHS staff survey, published today.

  30. Macmillan Partnership

    Macmillan Cancer Support is helping our Trust deliver a better experience for people with cancer in north west London through the navigators programme, funding for clinical nurse specialists, and much more.

  31. £95 million investment for Imperial Biomedical Research Centre

    The NIHR has awarded the BRC more than £95 million to develop and improve care for patients.

  32. Find Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre

    Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.

  33. 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…

  34. Neurosciences and stroke recruitment coffee morning

    We're excited to be holding a band 5 staff nurse neurosciences and stroke recruitment coffee morning at Charing Cross Hospital on Tuesday 26 March 2019.

  35. A mother and daughter’s shared journey through the NHS

    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…

  36. The Daisy Award

    Patients, their families or carers can nominate nurses and midwives at our Trust, who have shown outstanding clinical skill and compassionate, for a ‘DAISY Award for Exceptional Nurses’.

  37. 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…

  38. Deceased donor kidney transplantation

    Transplant waiting list Many people decide to donate their organs in the event of their death, to be used to transform the life of someone waiting for a transplant. If you are suitable for a kidney transplant, you will be registered on the national…

  39. Bookings are now open for fertility open evening.

    Bookings are now open for the next fertility open evening at 18.00 on Monday 21 October.

  40. 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…

  41. 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.

  42. Policies and procedures

    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 …

  43. Trauma nursing recruitment open day

    Help us make the little things count. Do you have experience in trauma nursing; trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; or elective orthopaedics? We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in trauma. You’ll be joining one…

  44. Network Learning Forum - 17 June 2020

    West London CCG Training Hub for NWL Network Learning Forum, Wednesday 17 June 13:00 – 14:00  To join session please click on the MS Teams link – Link to Ophthalmology webinar Presenters and topics below:.  …

  45. Public events and survey launched to gather views on redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital

    Imperial College Healthcare has launched a range of activities to gather the views of patients and local communities as we seek to accelerate plans to build a new St Mary’s Hospital.

  46. Neuroscience research awareness day at Charing Cross Hospital

    Join our Neurosciences Research Team on Monday, 7 August from 09.00-13.00 to find out about their current studies and how you can participate.

  47. Macmillan cancer navigators

    The Macmillan navigator service is a telephone-based service for cancer patients of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and their family, friends and carers.

  48. Remote monitoring of heart attack patients significantly reduced hospital readmissions

    Research has found that remote monitoring of patients who had recently had a heart attack could have a significant effect on readmissions to hospital.

  49. Imperial College Healthcare first NHS Trust to offer innovative new procedure for severe acid reflux

    Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have treated some of the first NHS patients with an innovative new operation for severe acid reflux.

  50. “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.

  51. “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…

  52. Simple blood test could save lives of thousands of heart attack patients

    A quick and cheap blood test could help doctors to spot people at high risk of death following a suspected heart attack, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.

  53. Researchers awarded £1m to trial quicker diagnostic tools for prostate cancer

    Researchers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have been awarded £1 million to trial new MRI scanning methods to diagnose prostate cancer.

  54. Our plans to maintain high quality care throughout a challenging winter

    We are finalising plans to maintain high quality care for all our patients throughout what is anticipated to be a challenging winter.

  55. Meet the team - episode one

    In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff respond to the 22 March Westminster Bridge terror attack. Meet staff who work in our major trauma and A&E departments providing world-class care to our patients every day.

  56. 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.

  57. “It is incredibly humbling and empowering to be the first doctor to win MasterChef” – Meet Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed

    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…

  58. A better St Mary’s

    The Trust has submitted its strategic outline business case (SOC) for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. Read a summary of the SOC here. The case for change St Mary’s Hospital is a leading provider of clinical care, education…

  59. AI model can predict high blood pressure and related complications from ECGs

    Researchers will be testing the artificial intelligence technology with NHS patients this year in clinical trials at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals.

  60. Healthcare assistants

    Healthcare assistants (HCAs) work in all of the specialities we offer at the Trust to support the delivery of clinical care under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals like a registered nurse

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

    Inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London

  62. Return to practice nursing

    Thinking of returning to nursing? Your skills and experience are needed more than ever before, and there has never been a better time to return to nursing and it is easier than you might think.

  63. AI can identify hidden heart valve defects from a patient’s ECG

    An AI algorithm could help to predict which patients might develop significant heart problems years in advance, just based on ECG readings.

  64. What to expect at your appointment

    Find out what to expect at your outpatient appointment, including what to bring and who you will see.

  65. Innovative care

    We will be become more sustainable through continuous improvement and innovation in the care we provide for our patients. We are already leading the way on digitally enabled care and will continue focusing on ways to innovate patient-centred care,…

  66. “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…

  67. Donate or fundraise

    Find out more about donating and fundraising for the Trust.

  68. Clinical ethics

    Our clinical ethics committee considers the ethical aspects of clinical care and practice within the Trust.

  69. Call for concern

    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…

  70. Parkinson’s Disease Research Unit

    Parkinson's disease affects 1% of the population over the age of 65, but can also develop in people at a much younger age. The key symptoms are tremor, stiffness and slowness of movement. It can also be associated with a number of other "non-motor"…

  71. 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.

  72. North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration secures renewed funding

    An Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London research partnership has been awarded NIHR funding to improve patient safety.

  73. Major study shows new insights into lasting impacts of Covid on UK population

    Tens of thousands of people in England may have lasting symptoms from Covid-19 more than a year after infection, new analysis reveals. The findings come from a sample of more than a quarter of a million people in England surveyed as part of the…

  74. Digital leadership changes for the NHS in north west London

    The retirement this month of Kevin Jarrold, joint chief information officer, has set in train leadership changes across the wider North West London Acute Provider Collaborative and the North West London Integrated Care Board.

  75. Architect chosen to design the Fleming Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington

    The Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA has announced that Stanton Williams has been selected to design the new Fleming Centre.

  76. Shortlist of architects announced for the next phase of The Fleming Centre design competition

    The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced a shortlist of architects who will progress to the next phase of design for The Fleming Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, following a RIBA design competition launched in collaboration with…

  77. Information for referrers

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

  78. UK Government backs Fleming Centre to fight threat of drug resistant infections

    The UK Government has committed £5million in seed funding to support a joint initiative to fight antimicrobial resistance.

  79. My experience of the HDR UK Black Internship Programme

    Toheeb recently completed an eight-week placement with the Trust’s iCARE team as part of Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.

  80. Find The Stowe Eyecare Centre

    The Stove Eyecare Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.

  81. Trust launches new patient safety initiative - Call for concern

    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…

  82. Fertility open evening

    Bookings are now open for fertility open evening at 17.30 on Monday 16 December.

  83. Sign up to stay in touch

    Stay up-to-date with Trust plans, developments and opportunities to help support and shape our services.

  84. Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 17 June

    Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 17 June at 18.00.

  85. 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.

  86. Proposed tube and rail strikes affecting public transport next week

    There are proposed tube and rail strikes on 21, 23 and 25 June. Please do take a look and plan your journey in advance if you are travelling to and from our hospitals.

  87. Find Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre

    Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre location information; overground and underground train stations and bus routes.

  88. Trust consultant wins prestigious research award

    Professor Alex Comninos has won the prestigious researcher award in this year’s Royal College of Physicians Awards, run jointly with the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

  89. Design team appointed for preliminary planning and design for St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment

    With the support of the New Hospital Programme, Imperial College Healthcare is beginning the next phase of redevelopment planning work for St Mary’s Hospital.

  90. Frequently asked questions

    How can work experience help in my application for medical school? In medical school admission interviews, we look for students who have taken the initiative to gain a deeper understanding of what life as a doctor is like. Work experience is an…

  91. New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness

    Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.  Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely to smoke. However, this latest study – which is the…

  92. Industrial action by the RCN on 15 and 20 December

    Our absolute priority is to ensure we collectively provide safe care to all our patients during the industrial action. We have developed detailed plans which has determined what services we will run and what can be postponed. We will always provide…

  93. Pinnacle Gym

    Pinnacle Gym is a competitively priced gym at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. The gym offers membership options for NHS staff, Imperial College London staff, students and the general public. Find out what the gym has to offer and how you…

  94. Trauma recruitment day

    A chance to meet with some of our clinical team, learn more about the Trust, the job opportunities we have and how we can support your career.

  95. 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…

  96. Trauma nursing recruitment open day

    Help us make the little things count. Do you have experience in trauma nursing; trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; or elective orthopaedics? We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in trauma on 24 May. You’ll be…

  97. Covid-19 in critical care

    Covid-19 - find out how we are keeping our patients safe

  98. Our clinical trials

    On this page: Types of trials we offer Who can participate? What is involved in clinical trials? Matching you to the right trial Our clinical trials Phases of clinical trials  Benefits and…

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