1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Work experience

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

  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  7. Clinical ethics

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

  8. 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…

  9. 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"…

  10. Information for referrers

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. “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…

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Find The Stowe Eyecare Centre

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

  17. 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…

  18. Fertility open evening

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

  19. Sign up to stay in touch

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

  20. Referrals to the service

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

  21. 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

  22. Donate or fundraise

    Find out more about donating and fundraising for the Trust.

  23. 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.

  24. Patient information

    Learn more about the investigations and treatments offered by our cardiology service.

  25. 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.

  26. Peritoneal dialysis (PD)

    Peritoneal dialysis fluid is drained into and out of the abdomen in cycles via a comfortable plastic tube on the front of the tummy. The insertion of the tube, known as a PD catheter is a simple procedure that can be done in a day.  Main…

  27. Specialist neurological rehabilitation patient information

    Your neurological rehabilitation sessions will be unique to you and your condition, but here are a few things you should know before you begin.

  28. Cardiothoracic surgery patient information

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

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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…

  32. 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.

  33. 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…

  34. 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.

  35. 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…

  36. Patient information

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

  37. Patient experience

    You will find information on patients experiences with:  the two different types of PD CAPD APD  Storing the equipment to perform PD  Holidays and working  Training Follow-up…

  38. 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…

  39. 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…

  40. 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…

  41. Covid-19 in critical care

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

  42. Refer to the tuberculosis service

    Find out how to refer patients to our tuberculosis service.

  43. Refer to the psychiatry liaison service

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

  44. Patient information

    Find out what to expect from your first appointment at our high risk atherosclerosis and cardio immune clinic at Charing Cross Hospital.

  45. Weight management and bariatric dietitians

    About our service  The dietetic team at Imperial Weight Centre are here to provide help and support to people who are trying to reduce their weight with surgery with the support of our Tier 4 Bariatric Surgery service.  Service changes As of…

  46. Diabetes patient information

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

  47. Sponsored nursing associate programme

    Our sponsored nursing associate programme gives members of our local communities the opportunity to begin a nursing career at the Trust.

  48. Investing in volunteers to build connections with our communities

    Chris Neal, head of volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, explains how the benefits of volunteering to our Trust stretch far beyond the hospital walls.

  49. Joint Chair announced for north west London's four acute trusts

    North west London's four acute trusts are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as new joint Chair.

  50. AI model can read ECGs to identify female patients at higher risk of heart disease

    A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG), according to a new study published in Lancet Digital Health.

  51. 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.

  52. Reservists

    Get trained and become part of a paid, flexible workforce as a reservist.

  53. Lay partners ensure patients, and the community are being listened to: Meet Phayza Fudlalla

    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,…

  54. Cancer services patient information

    Services including Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie's West London and CLIC Sargent are on-site at Charing Cross Hospital to support you through your cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment.

  55. 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.

  56. Patient information

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

  57. Stroke patient information

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

  58. Using volunteers to reduce Did Not Attend rate amongst the most deprived

    As part of our population health and equity framework, innovative work is underway to design and deliver ways to improve our patient’s access, experience and outcomes and to reduce inequalities. Here, Arissa James, FY3 doctor, shines a light on a…

  59. Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots' inspired a British education and career in medicine.

    Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots'…

  60. Community cardiology and respiratory patient information

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

  61. 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.

  62. The best thing about working in trauma is that no day or patient is the same”: Meet Sara Logan, major trauma ward matron

    Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients who are admitted to our major trauma ward at St Mary’s Hospital. Here, Sara Logan, major trauma ward matron, gives an insight into how nurses work alongside other specialists on the ward and reflects…

  63. High dose vitamin C ineffective in treatment of Covid-19 while cholesterol-lowering medicine improves outcomes

    The world’s largest trial of multiple treatments for critically ill adults with Covid-19 has revealed new findings about two of its treatments - high dose vitamin C and simvastatin.

  64. Line Up for the NHS comedy night

    Imperial Health Charity are holding a hilarious event to help raise money for our hospitals. Line up for the NHS is back for its second performance following the success of last year’s event. World famous comedian, Russell Howard will headline…

  65. Maggie's – a space for everyone affected by cancer

    Maggie’s offers a haven of emotional, practical, and psychological support to those affected by cancer. Sinead Cope, centre head at Maggie’s West London, highlights the vital role staff play in collaboration with Charing Cross Hospital staff in…

  66. UK medicines regulator approves world-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders

    The UK has become the first country in the world to approve gene editing as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders.

  67. Remembering Windrush: Honouring the Legacy and Advocating for Sickle Cell Disorder

    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…

  68. Ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer

    An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research by Imperial College London, University College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The study found that a new type of ultrasound scan can…

  69. Patient information

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

  70. Pain management patient information

    Find out what to expect at your pain management appointment.

  71. “Life sciences is key to the future of the NHS” - Professor Tim Orchard

    Professor Tim Orchard shares the major role of life sciences in the future of the NHS and the vision for our growing life sciences cluster in Paddington.

  72. “I am proud of my military service, and I am equally proud of the men and women that serve their country today” – Meet Tom Jacques

    Ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June, deputy director of Infection Prevention & Control, Tom Jacques talks about his extensive career in Infection Prevention & Control both in the British Army and now for the NHS.

  73. 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…

  74. 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…

  75. Patient information

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

  76. Refer to the pulmonary hypertension service

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

  77. Staying safe during your visit

    Keeping you safe during your visit or stay in hospital is our priority.

  78. Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

    Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

  79. What is Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome?

    Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is a condition that affects one in 5,000 people. Because of a lack of awareness, those with MRKH often experience delayed diagnosis. To help change this, we sat down with two experts to learn more…

  80. 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…

  81. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your gastroenterology appointment

  82. Patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to your appointment with our hypertension and cardiac disease prevention service.

  83. Catch up on our 2024 annual general meeting (AGM)

    Catch up on our 2024 annual general meeting (AGM).

  84. Overseas patients

    Find essential information for overseas visitors to our hospitals, including guidance about eligibility for NHS services, charges, and how to access care during your stay in the UK.

  85. Obstetrician Sabrina Das reflects on providing maternity care in Yemen

    Sabrina Das, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, reflections on working in a war zone, and the significance of what is possible when maternity staff work together to deliver maternity care.

  86. 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…

  87. Meet the team - Emergency on Channel 4

    At the major trauma centre at St Mary's Hospital, expert trauma specialists help patients with the most severe injuries. Meet the teams featured in "Emergency," the groundbreaking documentary airing on Channel 4 in February 2022.

  88. Screening tests during and after pregnancy

    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.

  89. Refer to the community cardiology and respiratory service

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

  90. 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.

  91. Staff accommodation

    If you work for the Trust, you can apply to live in staff accommodation in flats close to one of our main sites.

  92. Dr Georgina Williams on supporting patients with breast cancer

    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.

  93. 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.

  94. Ophthalmology accident and emergency patient information

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

  95. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your colorectal surgery appointment

  96. 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.

  97. Challenging gender bias in artificial intelligence

    In this blog, consultant paediatrician Dr Sharon Jheeta gives an insight into her research on inequities in artificial intelligence (AI) and her involvement in our Trust's AI steering group.

  98. “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…

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