1. Nearly 6000 patients registered as Imperial Health Knowledge Bank opens to researcher applications

    Researchers can now apply to access a biomedical research resource containing health information and samples of over 5700 Imperial College Healthcare patients. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank offers every patient the opportunity to take part in…

  2. Patient information leaflets

    You can find all of our patient information leaflets on this page.

  3. Miss Georgina Williams: Transforming Lives Through Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Discover the inspiring journey of Miss Georgina Williams, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Explore her role in life-changing surgeries, including a complex trauma case featured in Channel 4’s…

  4. “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…

  5. Find St Mary's Hospital

    St Mary's Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  6. Trust and rail staff join together to mark NHS75

    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.

  7. 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…

  8. Student sets his heart on medical career after being saved by NHS

    A student whose heart stopped six times in a few hours has thanked the NHS staff who saved his life and pledged to follow in their footsteps.

  9. 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…

  10. 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…

  11. Better, quicker and more effective treatment for patients with sepsis

    To mark World Sepsis Day, Professor Anthony Gordon, consultant in intensive care and chief Investigator of the SepTiC study, sheds light on the work we're doing to find more effective treatment for sepsis patients.

  12. Health technology event explores how to maximise innovation for the benefit of patients

    Representatives from the Trust and leading health technology companies came together to support innovation adoption in the NHS.

  13. Trust offers laser therapy for glaucoma patients

    Glaucoma patients at the Western Eye hospital can now be offered an innovative laser treatment, following the opening of a new clinical research registry.

  14. In honour of South Asian Heritage Month 2024 - Jessica Fernandes

    My professional journey started as an international nurse when I enrolled to complete the preceptorship program. This was the first step towards my professional growth because it allowed me to have a better understanding of different policies,…

  15. Novacare Hospital, Pakistan, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network

    We are very pleased to welcome our second member to our International Affiliate Network, Novacare Hospital, Islamabad.

  16. South Asian Heritage Month 2025: from Roots to Routes

    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.

  17. Living donor kidney transplantation

    A healthy person can lead a normal life with only one working kidney. This means they are able to donate their other kidney to help someone who needs a kidney transplant.  Live donor transplantation helps reduce the waiting times for people who…

  18. Continued progress for Imperial College Healthcare in 2022 NHS staff survey

    The 2022 NHS staff survey results, published today, show continued progress across a range of measures at Imperial College Healthcare.

  19. Getting involved in redevelopment

    Better hospital design principles In advance of detailed design and planning, we have worked with patients, staff and local communities to co-create a series of Better Hospitals Design Principles to inform all of our redevelopments from the very…

  20. North West London Acute Provider Collaborative - Board in common meeting on Tuesday 17 January 2023

    Board in common meeting on Tuesday 17 January 2023. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board in common meetings.

  21. Scientists investigate a new therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain

    Research led by a consultant oncologist from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will trial a new type of targeted radiotherapy to treat secondary breast cancer tumours in the brain.

  22. Study shows ethnic differences in inflammatory bowel disease

    Ulcerative colitis was found to be more common in South Asian patients, who were also diagnosed younger than in their white counterparts

  23. Major bronchiolitis trial launches to find the best breathing support for babies

    A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalised with bronchiolitis.

  24. “Organ donation is one of the most beautiful things that people can do”: Meet Frank Dor

    Frank Dor is a consultant transplant surgeon, clinical lead for transplantation and the chair of the Trust’s Clinical Ethics Committee. Here, Frank discusses organ donation more widely and specifically the benefits of living kidney donation.

  25. Results of CQC maternity survey 2023 published

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the results of its annual survey of women’s experiences of maternity care in England.  388 people giving birth at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust between 1 and 28 February 2023 were…

  26. CQC rating

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of healthcare services in England. The CQC works with NHS organisations like us to make sure we provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care.

  27. Charing Cross Hospital overhauls anaesthetic supply to reduce carbon footprint

    We have taken a big step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, by overhauling our anaesthetic supply at Chaing Cross Hospital.

  28. Blood group may predict the risk of stroke when receiving Covid-19 Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccination

    Blood groups could help predict the risk of a blood clot on the brain, known as a venous stroke, after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

  29. Op RESTORE: Ministerial visit to St Mary’s Hospital

    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.

  30. New evidence for stents as an alternative to chest pain medication for patients with angina

    Some patients experiencing angina may benefit from having a stent implanted instead of starting chest pain medication, according to researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  31. Better waste management

    We will the reduce the level of waste (including hazardous waste) we produce as a Trust, by improving waste management capabilities across the organisation, including embedding best practices around recycling and disposal.

  32. Behind the scenes of modern eye care

    Consultant ophthalmologist Meera Radia shares her journey, innovations in eye care, and how she's supporting patients and residents at the Western Eye Hospital.

  33. eduroam WiFi network

    eduroam allows students, staff and researchers from participating institutions to access the eduroam WiFi network

  34. Kidney care in North West London (NWL)

    The Renal Directorate at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides kidney care for the ~2.4 million population of North West London (NWL) and accepts specialist referrals from elsewhere. This is coordinated through a hub and spoke model, with…

  35. BBC Two Hospital series 2

    The second series of Hospital, a four part series, again followed staff and patients at the Trust’s five hospitals to illustrate the achievements and challenges facing the NHS.

  36. "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…

  37. Join us

    Full of opportunity: fast-forward your career in hospitals that make history

  38. 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…

  39. 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.

  40. About our research

    Clinical and biomedical research is essential for improving the health of adults and children and for developing new and improved treatments.

  41. 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.

  42. A story of care across teams and hospitals

    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.

  43. New Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, as part of Paddington Life Sciences

    New Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, within Paddington Life Sciences

  44. 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.

  45. Centre for Peri-Operative Medicine and Critical Care Research

    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…

  46. Trial to capture anaesthetic gases and reduce Trust's carbon footprint

    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.

  47. Measles cases prompt MMR vaccine call

    UKHSA has reported an increase in measles across the country, including London, and is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.

  48. How a new approach to hair can help us provide better patient care

    We’re working to ensure that every patient feels cared for in every sense, including for all aspects of personal care, such as haircare. Discover the new hair products being piloted in our intensive care units as part of our efforts to be more…

  49. Meet Dr Frances Akor, consultant pharmacist

    Dr Frances Akor reflects on her career specialising in anticoagulation, working with UK Anti-Doping to protect clean sport, and her role at London 2012.

  50. Visitor accommodation

    Short-stay accommodation is available to visitors to our hospitals.

  51. 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.

  52. Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)

    GIRFT is part of an aligned set of national programmes from NHS England and NHS Improvement. The programme has the backing of the Royal Colleges and professional associations. GIRFT also has a significant and increasing presence on the Model…

  53. Occupational therapy

    Imperial College Healthcare's occupational therapy department offers cutting edge training and education with mentoring from senior staff.

  54. Facilities at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.

  55. Annual fellowship research awards announced

    Six health professionals at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded research fellowship grants from Imperial Health Charity.

  56. Update: Incident at St Mary's Hospital site on 1 May

    We have fully returned to normal operations following a small fire at St Mary's Hospital on Thursday 1 May.

  57. Sign up to stay in touch

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

  58. 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.

  59. Open Britain: JJ Keith Celebrates Migrant Contributions to the NHS Through Photography

    Discover how photographer JJ Keith's "Open Britain" project captures the diverse stories of migrant workers at Imperial College Healthcare, highlighting their vital role in the NHS and celebrating their contributions to society.

  60. Contraception after birth

    Contraception is available through our maternity services. Please speak with your midwife or doctor about your options during pregnancy for the reassurance of having the best contraception for your needs after you’ve given birth.

  61. Board paper archive

    Board paper archive

  62. South Asian Heritage Month: from Roots to Routes

    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.

  63. 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…

  64. Channel 4's Emergency documentary returns this August

    Staff from the Trust's major trauma pathway and emergency department will feature in the second series of Channel 4's Emergency.

  65. Using our website

    We are committed to protecting your privacy when you use our website. This page explains how we do this.

  66. 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.

  67. Planned procedures and surgery

    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…

  68. 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…

  69. From tube to breast: supporting early feeding in our neonatal unit

    Annie, a neonatal speech and language therapist within our neonatal unit, shares how she supports early development, bonding, and breastfeeding success during the first crucial weeks and months of a baby’s life.

  70. A typical day in ICU

    Find out what a typical day in ICU is like

  71. Sustainable catering

    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…

  72. Trial may allow children with food allergies to live without the fear of a serious reaction

    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.

  73. Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia

    A new form of deep brain stimulation being developed offers hope for an alternative treatment option for dementia, without the need for surgery.

  74. Athens Medical Group, Greece, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network, becoming the first Affiliated Hospital Group in Europe

    We are very pleased to welcome the Athens Medical Group (Greece) as our third member to the Imperial College Healthcare International Affiliate Network.

  75. Another record-breaking year for our staff survey results

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has achieved its fourth consecutive year of improvements in the national NHS staff survey, with 2024 results published today. Our results top the previous year’s best ever scores and buck the trend nationally…

  76. “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…

  77. New prostate cancer screening trial could save thousands of lives

    A new trial to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer is set to be led by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  78. Early antiviral responses to rhinovirus infection in asthma

    We are looking for healthy volunteers and patients with asthma aged 18-75 years old to take part in a human infection study with rhinovirus (the common cold).

  79. 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.

  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. Netflix's Critical documentary: meet our major trauma psychology team

    To mark the launch of Netflix's Critical documentary, we speak to Dr Katy Bowen about her role as lead clinical psychologist in the major trauma psychology team and the importance of caring for the mind as well as the body.

  82. "The photos on the wards were like therapy for me": Meet Hannah Grace Deller

    Hannah Grace Deller is the matron for Children's Services at St Mary’s Hospital. Before training as a nurse Hannah studied photography, developing skills that she’d later use to capture life on the Covid wards during the pandemic. The photos she…

  83. First MRIs conducted remotely at the Trust as part of extended opening pilot

    The team at Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre have recently launched a pilot to extend MRI scanning hours and incorporate the latest scanning technology.

  84. We are starting to regularly communicate with patients while they are waiting

    We are starting to communicate regularly with patients to reassure them that they are still on our waiting list and to check whether they still need an appointment, treatment or surgery

  85. 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…

  86. Nurses and midwives

    Let your skills and experience shine in an environment where excellence is a way of life.

  87. “Ovarian cancer – previously known as the silent killer – is not so silent anymore”: Meet Professor Christina Fotopoulou

    Professor Christina Fotopoulou is a gynaecological oncology surgeon at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and a leader in the field of ovarian cancer. Here, she discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and how both have evolved…

  88. Waiting for an appointment, surgery or treatment

    Find out how we prioritise patients, how long you can expect to wait for your appointment, and what we are doing to reduce waiting times at our hospitals.

  89. Funding awarded to establish new HealthTech Research Centre

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust wins NIHR award for a HealthTech Research Centre to enhance diagnostics.

  90. Visiting a patient

    We recognise the valuable contribution that visiting makes to the care and wellbeing of our patients. Find out what you need to know when visiting a loved one in our hospitals.

  91. Babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as Trust joins world-leading study

    First newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as Imperial College Healthcare joins world-leading study in NHS hospitals  Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study…

  92. A free community event to learn more about kidney health

    Join us on Saturday 28 June for the Cultural Health Expo 2025 – a free community event focused on kidney health and other vital health issues impacting Black communities.

  93. Maternal and fetal medicine services

    What is the maternal medicine service?  The maternal medicine service (otherwise known as the obstetric medicine service) provides outpatient and inpatient care for women and birthing people affected with any medical disease in pregnancy, as well…

  94. 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…

  95. Annual reports

    Our latest annual report Find out how we have been setting the groundwork to emerge from the pandemic with renewed commitment to our three strategic goals. Download the 2024-25 annual report Annual report archive Annual report 2023-24 …

  96. First UK birth following womb transplant

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

  97. Nursing and midwifery postgraduate education

    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.

  98. AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from ECGs

    A new AI model can predict patients’ risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust believe their…

  99. 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…

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