1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Board paper archive

    Board paper archive

  9. Ophthalmology patient information

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Information for referrers

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. Find Western Eye Hospital

    Western Eye Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  17. Find Charing Cross Hospital

    Full address Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF Main contact number 020 3311 1234      Travel options Underground Barons Court, situated in zone two on the Piccadilly line, is the closest underground station to Charing Cross…

  18. Recruitment event for nurses and midwives on 18 October

    We are working with the global job site Indeed to host a recruitment event for nurses and midwives at W12 Conferences on Tuesday 18 October.

  19. 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…

  20. Network Learning Forum - Long Covid

    Network Learning Forums Long COVID – symptoms experienced months after the coronavirus infection Wednesday 14th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by: Dr Sarah Elkin, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine & Clinical Director Integrated Care,…

  21. 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…

  22. Arthritis: The Power of a Positive Mindset

    Living with psoriatic arthritis or other rheumatological conditions? Join researchers from the Imperial Clinical Research Facility at this event to explore individual experiences of living with arthritis.

  23. 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…

  24. 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.

  25. About our research

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

  26. 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.

  27. Psychiatry liaison service patient information

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

  28. 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.

  29. "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…

  30. Join us

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

  31. Facilities at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

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

  32. Information and advice about industrial action planned this month

    A 72-hour strike by junior doctors is due to take place from 7am on Wednesday 14 June until 7am on Saturday 17 June.

  33. Annual fellowship research awards announced

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

  34. 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.

  35. Sign up to stay in touch

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

  36. 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.

  37. 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…

  38. 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.

  39. Occupational therapy

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

  40. Trust launches online hub to support adolescents and young people

    Consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have launched an online e-learning resource to support young people as they move from youth to adult healthcare services.

  41. 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.

  42. Referrals to the service

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

  43. Reproductive endocrine clinics

    Our reproductive endocrine clinic is held at St Mary’s Hospital.

  44. Medico orchestra concert

    Join us for an evening of classical music at St Alban's Church, Fulham on 2 April 2019 with Medico the Trust orchestra.

  45. Graffiti art workshop with Listen to Act

    Imperial College Healthcare patients aged 16 to 22 can join a free graffiti art workshop on 15 August, run by Listen to Act and Imperial Health Charity

  46. Trust achieves prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists accreditation

    The anaesthesia departments at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have achieved Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

  47. Fracture Liaison Service GP Study Afternoon 26th February

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

  48. Rheumatology GP Study Afternoon

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

  49. Refer to the gastroenterology service

    Find out how to refer to our gastroenterology service.

  50. 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

  51. GP services patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our GP services.

  52. Maggie's cancer centre, West London

    At Maggie’s, they provide expert care and support to everyone with cancer and their friends and families too. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Maggie’s at Charing Cross Hospital can support you.  They provide free…

  53. 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.

  54. Using our website

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

  55. Meet the team - episode two

    In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff work with patients who have cancer. Meet staff who work in our cancer services providing world-class care to our patients every day.

  56. 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

  57. 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…

  58. 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…

  59. 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…

  60. New life sciences cluster in Paddington to maximise local and global benefits of NHS, research, industry and community partnerships

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has set out its vision for a new life sciences cluster in Paddington.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. A typical day in ICU

    Find out what a typical day in ICU is like

  64. Neurology patient information

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

  65. Refer to the vascular surgery service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  66. 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…

  67. Have your say on the design of a new centre at St Mary’s Hospital

    We are seeking feedback on designs for a new research and public engagement facility at St Mary’s Hospital

  68. ‘Virtual biopsy’ uses AI to help doctors assess lung cancer

    Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumours from medical scans.

  69. Network Learning Forum - Child health in Covid

    Network Learning Forums Child Health in COVID - essential NWL Paediatrics update  -  top tips for primary care on fever, asthma, covid and other child health issues Wednesday 7th October from 13:00 – 14:00 Presented by Dr Mando Watson,…

  70. 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.

  71. 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…

  72. World Patient Safety Day is on Thursday 14 September 2023. Join our virtual event - Elevating Patient Voices

    World Patient Safety Day is on Thursday 14 September 2023. Join our virtual event - Elevating Patient Voices

  73. Upcoming junior doctors' and tube strikes - get the dates and answers to common questions

    There will be a junior doctors' strike from 07.00 on Wednesday 3 January to 07.00 on Tuesday 9 January 2024.

  74. Before surgery

    The Bariatric dietitians provide support and guidance during your pre-operative and post-operative surgical journey. Patients that have completed the Tier 3 weight management program at the imperial weight centre or an equivalent program elsewhere…

  75. Pharmacy clinics

    We have pharmacies on each of our sites providing prescriptions for all our patients.

  76. Life Sciences seminar

    In our next ‘Better hospitals’ seminar we will discuss the conditions needed to stimulate the growth of life sciences businesses that turn medical research and innovation into a future of better health. The panel will draw on lessons learned from…

  77. 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.

  78. 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…

  79. 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.

  80. Changing the order of breast cancer treatments may lead to better care

    Changing the order in which treatments are given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes.

  81. “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…

  82. Event: Managing sickle cell and thalassaemia

    Join the North West London Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Clinical Network at Hammersmith Hospital to learn more about sickle cell treatment, gene therapy for sickle cell and more

  83. First UK birth following womb transplant

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

  84. Our staff networks

    Our staff networks provide a welcoming space for colleagues to come together, share experiences and facilitate learning and development.

  85. Clinics and follow-up care

    Consultant led clinics:  Location:  Renal Home Therapies Unit,  Hammersmith Hospital,  Ground Floor, B block,  Du Cane Road,  W12 0HS  Dr Corbett runs his clinic every Tuesday morning  Prof Edwina Brown runs her clinic every Friday…

  86. Orthopaedics clinics

    We provide comprehensive orthopaedic care for adults and children.

  87. "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…

  88. Episode three: frequently asked questions

    This page answers some of the questions raised in episode three of the second series of Hospital.

  89. 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).

  90. NWL Cancer Covid Webinar

    West London  CCG Training Hub for NWL, Network Learning Forum Wednesday 1st July 13:00 – 14:00 NWL Cancer Covid Webinar “Is Covid Cancerous?”  Discussing virtual assessments, diagnosis, remote red flags and access risks of lockdown, shield or…

  91. Pleural disease clinics

    Our pleural disease service provides clinic appointments and procedures at St Mary's Hospital.

  92. Hysteroscopy clinics

    We offer hysteroscopy clinics at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and St Mary’s hospitals.

  93. Portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research

    A new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled in an online photography exhibition. Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) has launched a new gallery of portraits…

  94. Refer to our clinical neurophysiology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our clinical neurophysiology service.

  95. “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…

  96. 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.

  97. Milk bank at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    The milk bank at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital is the oldest continuously operating milk bank in the world and provides much-needed breast milk to preterm babies and babies who are unwell.

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