1. What to expect at your appointment

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

  2. London Informed - 'Big Conversation' Community Event

    Together, the NHS, Greater London Authority, Association of Directors of Public Health, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities are partnering with community organisations across the city to help get London Informed. We’re giving…

  3. Accessibility statement

    How we are making our website more accessible.

  4. Speech and language therapy

    Education and training is an important part of our speech and language therapy department. From self-directed study to professional development, journal clubs and peer support.

  5. Refer to the imaging service

    Find out how to refer patients to our imaging service.

  6. Imperial College Healthcare awarded £11.3 million to expand early phase clinical research

    The NIHR has awarded £11.3 million to the Trust to develop its Clinical Research Facility as part of a national drive to expand early phase clinical research delivery at NHS hospitals across England over the next five years.

  7. Transferring mandatory core skills training

    Transferring mandatory core skills topics between NHS organisations can save you a lot of time renewing the training for a new NHS employer.

  8. Reduced energy usage

    We will reduce our energy use through initiatives that include both large scale projects to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings and facilities, such as the adoption of renewable energy sources, alongside more routine improvements, like…

  9. Hepatology HCV GP study afternoon

    Specialists from the hepatology/HCV team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.  

  10. Sickle cell and thalassemia GP study afternoon

    Specialists from the sickle cell and thalassaemia team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.

  11. Orthopaedic GP Study Afternoon

    Specialists from the Orthopaedic team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.  

  12. Trust staff among Rising Star Awards winners

    Leo Andrew Almerol and Marlon Simbajon, from Imperial College Healthcare, have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2023.

  13. Syncope clinics

    Our unit is a high volume service providing care for sufferers of syncope.

  14. Emergency Department GP Study Afternoon

    Specialists from the emergency department team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.

  15. Gynaecology GP study afternoon Thursday 28 February 2019

    Specialists from gynaecology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.

  16. Refer to the virtual fracture service

    Our service primarily accepts referrals from A&E and our urgent care centres via Followup.clinic platform. However, GPs may occasionally refer patients to our service via email.  

  17. Board meeting 25 May 2022

    Board meeting on Wednesday 25 May 2022. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board meetings.

  18. Board meeting 14 July 2021

    Board meeting on Wednesday 14 July 2021. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board meetings.

  19. Refer to the cardiothoracic surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our cardiothoracic surgery service.

  20. Join now

    Pinnacle Gym memberships are open to staff (NHS and Imperial College), students (ID required), seniors (over 60) and the general public.

  21. Clinical Imaging Facility

    The clinical imaging facility provides support for interdisciplinary research activities across Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  22. Hospital care after your transplant operation

    After the kidney transplant operation, you will be transferred to the high dependency unit at Hammersmith hospital. You will be here for at least seven days.  During this time, you will have:  a tube in your neck to measure your fluid and…

  23. Orthoptics

    Learn about our undergraduate and postgraduate orthoptic education opportunities

  24. Next steps set out for Western Eye Hospital following temporary relocation of services

    We have been undertaking detailed building investigations to determine next steps.

  25. 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

  26. Refer to the bowel cancer screening service

    The bowel cancer screening service is part of a national screening programme, so GPs cannot refer to this service.

  27. News feeds

    Find out how you can subscribe to our news feeds

  28. Endometriosis clinics

    Endometriosis care is available at St Mary’s hosptial.

  29. Survivors of heart attack who had cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of early death after discharge

    Patients who survive having a heart attack that had a cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of dying following hospital discharge.

  30. Find Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  31. 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.

  32. Maternity patient information

    Patient information leaflets  Eating well for mothers who are expressing Ferinject Follow up care for contraceptive intrauterine device IUD fitted post-birth PPIUC Having a maternity scan How to start breastfeeding Hiring…

  33. Patient information

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

  34. Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) service

    About the service Since 2014, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) has run a faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) service in conjunction with Imperial College London (ICL). It is currently one of only four UK centres to offer this…

  35. 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.

  36. Trust innovation recognised at Patient Experience Network National Awards

    The Imperial Clinical Analytics, Research and Evaluation team won the Innovative Use of Technology, Social and Digital Media award.

  37. Support following a bereavement

    Our hospitals offer practical support for relatives and those close to patients who have died.

  38. 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.

  39. Meet the maternity and obstetrics team

    Our maternity and obstetrics service team includes obstetricians, gynaecologists and midwives.

  40. 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…

  41. Hospital: series one

    Series one of Hospital was a ground-breaking documentary that went behind the scenes of one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the UK.

  42. St Mary's Hospital site map

    Our internal site map will help you find your way when you come to hospital. The map locates our buildings and our main facilities.

  43. Get involved

    If you would like to stay up to date with our Green Plan and opportunities to get involved, please email: imperial.greenplan@nhs.net

  44. Apprenticeships

    Gain new qualifications and fulfil your potential with an apprenticeship.

  45. Trust staff complete programme to help them into research careers

    Trust staff from a range of clinical specialities have graduated from an AHSC programme designed to support them into research careers.

  46. 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.

  47. Non-executive director recognised in leadership list celebrating 75 years of NHS

    Sim Scavazza, non-executive director at Imperial College Healthcare, has been recognised in GEMS: Hidden in Plain Sight (75@75) - a new leadership list curated by the Seacole Group and Colourful Healthcare.

  48. Healthy volunteers

    If you are healthy, do not have a current condition and are not being seen by an NHS doctor, you can still contribute to research.

  49. “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…

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. Introducing darker toned manikins across our maternity services

    Since its implementation, the NHS has set out to provide universal healthcare for all. As part of this, we are rolling out manikins of different skin tones across our maternity services. Find out why.

  53. Trust consultant helps lead national programme to transform type 2 diabetes care for under 40s

    A world-first NHS initiative developed by a leading consultant and researcher from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.

  54. Greener facilities

    We will ensure that sustainability is at the forefront of improvements and refurbishments to our sites and facilities, with patient and staff wellbeing at the core. This will range from new building work, to greater digitalisation of our ways of…

  55. Work experience

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

  56. Specialist medicine nurse recruitment coffee morning

    Come and join us at our Recruitment Coffee morning for Specialist Medicine in Hammersmith Hospital. We welcome interest from all registered nurses from all backgrounds. Let your skills and experience shine in an environment where excellence is a…

  57. Our commitment to become an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organisation

    We have launched our anti-racism and anti-discrimination commitments, drawing on discussions with nearly 1,200 members of staff and 11 community groups as well as on our equity and inclusion journey to date.

  58. Applications now open for sponsored nursing associate programme

    Applications are now open for Imperial College Healthcare’s sponsored nursing associate programme, in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University, University of East London and The Open University.

  59. 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.

  60. Pre-assessment for surgery clinics

    Our pre-assessment for surgery service holds clinics at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals.

  61. 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.

  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. Refer to the physiotherapy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  64. Young Peoples Mental Health GP Study Afternoon - CANCELLED until further notice

    Specialists from the Young People's Mental Health team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.  Due to the continuing spread of coronavirus, our Young People's Mental…

  65. 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.

  66. Medical technology spinout company secures investment

    A spinout company behind a digital therapy and rehabilitation platform developed by clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has secured $11 million of investment funding.

  67. A passion for helping others

    Jerome Allen, GP liaison officer, has worked at the Trust since 2018. From participating in and driving impactful initiatives to advocating for inclusion, he highlights the importance of embracing differences and fostering a supportive workplace…

  68. Occupational therapy assistant

    Occupational therapy support workers work with occupational therapists. They offer practical support to help people overcome problems in carrying out day-to-day activities of their lives.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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…

  73. 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…

  74. Patient information leaflets

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

  75. Music production workshop with Listen to Act

    Imperial College Healthcare patients aged 16 to 22 can join a free music production workshop on 29 August, run by Listen to Act and Imperial Health Charity

  76. eduroam WiFi network

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

  77. 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.

  78. 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,…

  79. Refer to the palliative care service

    Find out how to refer patients to our palliative care service.

  80. 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…

  81. What we want to see in next year’s 10 Year Health Plan

    We have drawn on the views and experiences of our staff and partners to highlight changes we believe will deliver significant and sustainable improvements if included in the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan due to be launched next year.

  82. Imperial Biomedical Research Centre showcases work to tackle major health issues

    Researchers, clinicians and patient representatives came together to launch the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). The NIHR Imperial BRC launch event took place at Imperial College…

  83. London-wide specialist ambulance service for critically-ill patients

    A specialist ambulance service for transporting critically-ill patients between hospitals across London starts on 1 April.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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…

  87. 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.

  88. Early pregnancy and adolescent gynaecology GP study afternoon

    Study programme Early pregnancy and adolescent gynaecology specialists from the Trust will present talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice including: 'Genital conditions in children and young people' ‘Menstrual disorders in…

  89. Lymphoedema clinics

    Our lymphoedema service holds clinics at Charing Cross Hospital.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. Redevelopment update for St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals

    With the support of the New Hospital Programme, Imperial College Healthcare is beginning the next phase of redevelopment planning work for its three main hospital sites, all of which are included in the 40 new hospitals the government has committed…

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. Real-time hospital admissions data system to support future response to public health emergencies

    Clinicians and researchers are working with colleagues from across north west London to produce a real-time data feed that will analyse hospital admissions data.

  98. Channel 4 documentary gives unique insight into London's major trauma network

    Staff from the Trust’s major trauma pathway and emergency department will feature in a brand new Channel 4 documentary series, which will follow the work of London’s major trauma network.

  99. 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.

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