1. Trust and ARC West London announce new partnership to support life sciences

    The industry-NHS collaboration aims to strengthen the growing life sciences presence in west London

  2. Healthcare Central London joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners

    Healthcare Central London brings insights and expertise from primary care as an associate member.

  3. Doctors

    Join over 2,700 doctors at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and gain extensive experience at a Trust with over 50 specialties and a reputation that is second to none. Consistently develop your specialist clinical skills in a variety of…

  4. 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…

  5. School raises over 20k for Charing Cross Hospital

    A local school has helped raise over £20k for Charing Cross Hospital, to help patients with neurological conditions and disorders.

  6. Share your views on Charing Cross refurbishment

    We are working on a full refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor of Charing Cross Hospital and we want your views on how we can improve these spaces.

  7. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your plastic and reconstructive surgery appointment

  8. Facilities at St Mary's Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at St Mary's Hospital

  9. Integrating research further into primary care

    Meet Dr David Wingfield, who has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre's Primary Care Lead

  10. Humans of Health Research exhibition - new dates for White City

    Imperial College AHSC is holding a free photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research at White City Community Centre, between 30 May and 3 June (10.00-17.00).

  11. Health routines after your transplant

    Health routines after my transplant Cancer screening After transplantation you are at a higher risk of some types of cancer. It is strongly recommended that you attend any cancer screening tests provided by your GP. Please check below to know more…

  12. Fleming Initiative raises first 100m in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance

    As world leaders gather in New York to discuss the growing global health threat, the Fleming Initiative is poised to break down barriers to progress. Three new partners - LifeArc, Cepheid and Optum - have pledged additional funding and resources to…

  13. Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital wards

    This page includes useful information about each of our wards at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, including: visiting times, protected meal times, contact details and simple directions.

  14. Information for young people

    We offer a wide range of healthcare services, based at St Mary's Hospital, to people under 18 years of age. Our aim is to minimise disruption to your life and give you more say in the treatment and care you receive. And if we’ve looked after you…

  15. 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.

  16. PREPARE programme

    Our PREPARE programme will help you get ready for your oesophago-gastric surgery.

  17. Virtual work experience

    What to expect Join our interactive virtual work experience programme offering a comprehensive exploration of a career in healthcare: Days 1-3: Pathways to medicine Take part in a simulated trauma call and make decisions about how to care for…

  18. Consenting for your operation or procedure

    All patients must give their consent before they receive any type of medical treatment or operation. Giving consent means giving your permission to have a treatment, operation, test, or examination. Your doctor will explain what will happen during…

  19. Trust staff receive academic promotions from Imperial College London

    Clinical staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been promoted by Imperial College London in the latest round of academic promotions for 2024.

  20. “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.

  21. Acute NHS trusts in north west London commit to shared vision for collaboration and priorities

    The four acute NHS trusts in north west London have set out a shared vision for collaboration and priorities for joint action. Working together as the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative since September 2022, our four organisations have…

  22. Trust nursing staff win Rising Star awards

    Three members of the nursing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2024. 

  23. Junior doctors’ strike: 27 June – 2 July

    The British Medical Association is planning a junior doctors' strike, which will run from Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July.

  24. Infection and immunology

    Train, learn and research with infection and immunology experts at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  25. Redeveloped hospitals

    In 2019, we launched a major programme to redevelop and refurbish our ageing hospitals and now have the once in a lifetime opportunity of delivering a new net zero St Mary’s Hospital.

  26. “We’re working with people at their lowest. It’s the scariest, most painful point in their lives.” Meet Luke Wilkinson, Trauma and orthopaedics physiotherapist

    Discover the inspiring journey of Luke Wilkinson, Trauma and orthopaedics physiotherapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Explore the unique set of skills physiotherapists need when caring for major trauma patients.

  27. Research

    We aim to lead the way in building capacity and capability in the nursing and midwifery workforce and build academic health careers that makes a difference to our patients

  28. “As a society, we need to appreciate women’s health as its own entity”: Meet Srdjan Saso

    Srdjan Saso is a consultant gynaecologist and gynaecological cancer surgeon. Here, he shares an insight into his role in treating gynaecological pathologies and advances in research and treatment for ovarian cancer.

  29. Understanding how to best collect and act on patients’ information and communication needs

    Our hospital is committed to delivering patient-centered care, and improving our services, so that they meet the unique needs of individuals.  One of the Trust’s priority programmes is improvement of our outpatient services, and a key aspect of…

  30. Courses and support before and after birth

    Our parent education courses have been created by our midwives, doctors and physiotherapists to give you and your birth partner the information to support your pregnancy, delivery, recovery and journey as a new parent.

  31. One voice for radiotherapy – a new global initiative

    Radiotherapy is a vital cancer treatment – yet millions of people around the world still don’t have access to it. To change this, Dr Katie Wakeham, head and neck clinical oncologist at our Trust, has co-founded a new global initiative: World…

  32. First womb transplant performed in the UK

    After over 25 years of research, a team co-led by Imperial College Healthcare and Oxford University Hospitals has performed the UK's first womb transplant.

  33. Leading life sciences organisations join forces in Paddington

    Paddington Life Sciences Partners is an influential partnership group made up of NHS, industry, community and academic organisations.

  34. My health records

    Health records (also known as patient or medical records) are a log of your health and the treatment you have received from the NHS. We hold this information to ensure you receive the best possible care now and in the future.

  35. Keeping on track for better health in a financially challenging year

    At the start of what will be a ‘uniquely challenging’ year financially for the NHS, our Chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard, explains why the NHS is expected to do things differently and summarises what this means for our Trust and how we are…

  36. Accessibility statement

    How we are making our website more accessible.

  37. Emergency department nurses

    Join our emergency nursing team and work in a fast-paced environment in the heart of the capital.

  38. Meet Asmahan, a patient safety partner at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    A patient safety partner works with the healthcare team to make sure patients are safe and shares the patient's point of view to improve care.

  39. Our research partnerships

    We work in partnership with Imperial College AHSC, NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and host the NIHR Clinical Research Network for North West London.

  40. Comedian Rich Hall playing charity show as thank you to Charing Cross Hospital and Maggie's charity

    Comedian Rich Hall will play a special show at the Bush Hall on Friday 14 April to support Maggie’s cancer charity's work at Charing Charing Cross Hospital.

  41. Heart failure pathways

    We've recently been working with patients, GPs, cardiologists, pharmacists and heart failure specialist nurses to transform our end-to-end heart failure. Our objectives have been to: Create a more integrated pathway across primary and…

  42. Neonatal intensive care unit refurbishment

    We have refurbished the neonatal intensive care unit at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, providing a better environment for patients and staff.

  43. Catch up on our Annual General Meeting, held on 23 July 2025

    On Wednesday, 23 July we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Matthew Swindells, chair of North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.

  44. Patient transport

    Getting to hospital can be difficult for some people, because of their clinical condition or mobility. In line with the Department of Health’s guidelines, we provide a non-emergency transport service for patients who cannot get to hospital…

  45. Referral information

    GPs and practice managers can use the information on this page to make a new referral or enquire about an existing patient.

  46. Industrial action in February

    The British Medical Association has announced a further junior doctors’ strike, which will run from 07.00 on Saturday 24 February to 23.59 on Wednesday 28 February.

  47. Strikes affecting National Rail (6-11 May)

    Industrial action is set to affect some National Rail services between Monday 6 May and Saturday 11 May.

  48. Your stay in hospital

    An inpatient means someone who is staying in hospital overnight or for more than one night.

  49. St Mary’s consultant co-authors national report into the care and experiences of children moving into adult health services

    Katie Malbon, a paediatric consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, part of West London Children’s Healthcare, has co-authored a groundbreaking report.

  50. St Mary’s consultant wins national award for research work

    Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.

  51. 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.

  52. “There is a whole system that comes together for every patient:” Professor Raj Bhattacharya on his surgical career 

    Orthopaedic surgeon Prof Raj Bhattacharya, who features in the Channel 4 hospital documentary Emergency, on trauma surgery and his “portfolio career”.

  53. 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…

  54. 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.

  55. "Our local communities are key to successful research”: Meet Maria Piggin

    Maria Piggin is partnerships and training manager at the NIHR BRC Imperial Patient Experience Research Centre. In our latest blog, she discusses the importance of involving patients and members of the public in research and the positive impact of…

  56. “At the Trust we are putting our emphasis on achieving equity not just equality”: Meet Hannah Franklin

    The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March, is #EmbraceEquity. Hannah Franklin, health equity programme manager, explains what this theme means for the Trust from a staff and patient perspective, and the difference…

  57. South Asian Heritage Month 2023: Jazz Thind, Chief Financial Officer

    Jazz Thind joined the Trust as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) three and the half years ago and is based at St Mary’s Hospital.     Within her role as CFO, Jazz is a voting Executive Director who sits on the Trust Board and plays a key role in…

  58. Renal frailty

    Information for patients and carers about being an older person with kidney failure What is frailty? As we get older, we can experience more health problems and this accumulation can lead to a condition commonly known as frailty, which is a problem…

  59. 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.

  60. Macmillan cancer information support service

    The Macmillan cancer information support service at our Trust offers emotional, practical and financial support and information to anyone affected by cancer.

  61. Patient education on advanced kidney care

  62. Darzi fellowship in clinical leadership

    We support Darzi fellows in developing their leadership skills with hands-on experience across the Trust.

  63. Trust recognised at HSJ Partnership Awards

    Imperial College Healthcare’s collaborative work was recognised at the recent HSJ Partnership Awards

  64. Pelvic health physiotherapy self-referral form

    The Trust's pelvic health physiotherapy service provides physiotherapy for women and birthing people whose pregnancy is booked at Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital or St. Mary's Hospital.

  65. Imperial Health Charity launches Winter Appeal supporting our children's A&E

    Imperial Health Charity has today launched its annual winter fundraising appeal, which will help us provide extra support for young patients at our children’s A&E department. Donations from members of the public will go towards interactive games…

  66. "Promoting a research culture in emergency medicine is essential”: Meet Mary Dawood, consultant nurse emergency medicine

    Emergency care is a vital part of what we do at Imperial College Healthcare, through both our emergency department and major trauma centre. Here, Mary explains the importance of research to this and the joy she feels supporting our emergency nurses…

  67. 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…

  68. Improving our estate

    We are planning to invest £115m across our five hospitals in 2025/26 to reduce estate risks and improve experience in response to redevelopment delays.

  69. Patient privacy notice

    Collecting, using and keeping your information secure

  70. In honour of South Asian Heritage Month 2024 - Nymeth Ali

    I joined the Trust in 2011 as a Deputy Laboratory Manager in the Histopathology department at Charing Cross Hospital. I am now the Laboratory Manager for the Cellular Pathology division at North-West London Pathology (NWLP) on the same site. This…

  71. Statement on the Chancellor’s announcement of a reset of the New Hospital Programme

    Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves statement to the House of Commons on 29 July, including that the Government will “conduct a complete reset of the New Hospital Programme, with a thorough, realistic and costed timetable…

  72. New NHS centre in Wembley aims to bring down waiting times and help tackle health inequalities

    The second of three community diagnostic centres for north west London was officially opened in Wembley yesterday, Thursday 1 February 2024.

  73. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank

    Imperial Health Knowledge Bank Imperial Health Knowledge Bank is a new research resource that will provide every one of our patients with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to medical science. Taking part is optional and does…

  74. 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…

  75. Preparing for an appointment

    In this section: Receiving your appointment letter Communication preferences Changing or cancelling your appointment Accessibility support Bringing someone with you What to bring with you to your appointment How to get…

  76. "Nurses are perfectly placed to take part in research." Meet Niamh Bohnacker, senior clinical research nurse

    Niamh Bohnacker is senior clinical research nurse and tells us about the Neurosurgery, Emergency and Trauma (NET) research team.

  77. Library and Evidence Services

    Imperial College library and evidence services combine cutting edge research resources with workshops and bespoke literature search services.

  78. First of three new NHS community diagnostic centres for north west London opens

    The Willesden facility is the first of three new community diagnostic centres in north west London to create additional diagnostic capacity for planned care in community locations, separated from urgent and emergency services.

  79. Strikes in October - get the dates and answers to common questions

    The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) are planning further strikes including joint industrial action in the first week in October. There will also be strikes affecting the tube and…

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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"…

  83. Living with a transplant

    Testing your blood pressure  We recommend that you buy a blood pressure machine so that you can monitor your blood pressure at home. Learn how to check your blood pressure at home. Your transplant doctor will be able to tell you what blood…

  84. State-of-the-art MRI scanner for Charing Cross Hospital

    We are investing in a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner for the Imaging department at Charing Cross Hospital, as a replacement for our existing 15-year-old scanner.

  85. Learning and development

    We’re committed to training and educating our people to an exceptionally high standard. We provide learning opportunities at every stage; inspiring you to make the most of your talent.

  86. Feedback

    Feedback and Compliments We’re always glad to hear about anything you think we’re doing well. Friends and Family Test Friends and family test: We would like to hear about your experience of our services. Let us know by completing our anonymous…

  87. 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.

  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. UK and US neurosurgeons in mixed reality first

    Imperial College Healthcare came together with Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine last week for what is believed to be the first-ever publicly documented fully-remote, multi-institution neurosurgical case discussion in mixed…

  90. NHS neurosurgeons introducing cutting-edge, mixed reality technology to improve care

    Our neurosurgery team is introducing mixed reality technology into parts of their day-to-day work to improve training and patient care.

  91. Meet the team

    Management team Professor Alan Winston (lead clinician clinical trials centre) Professor Alan Winston is a consultant physician at Imperial College Healthcare and a professor of HIV and genitourinary medicine at Imperial College London. He has an…

  92. Clinical electives

    Learn how to apply for short term clinical electives with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.

  93. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  94. 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.

  95. We remunerate people for their involvement

    We want to make it easy for as many people as possible to get involved so that we understand the needs and views of our diverse population, including those from groups who often don’t have a voice in shaping public services.  Removing the financial…

  96. Brexit: EU citizens working for us

    EU citizens working for the Trust after Brexit and how to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

  97. Charing Cross Hospital attains prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing excellence

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded the distinguished Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing at its Charing Cross Hospital site.

  98. East and South East Asian Heritage Month: Reframing Resilience

    This year's theme for East and South East Asian Heritage Month is 'Reframing Resilience'. Rohini Thevathasan, ICU staff nurse, shares what this year's theme means to her.

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