1. Fire safety update and next steps

    On Thursday 1 May, a fire broke out in the linen room on the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Wing at St Mary’s Hospital.

  2. How midwife Niki Robins supports families through bereavement

    Niki Robins is a specialist bereavement midwife; she supports families as they come to terms with the loss of a child, helping them to grieve and to make memories. Here, she gives an insight into this vital and sensitive service.

  3. Call for concern – a patient safety initiative

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has extended its roll out of the 24/7 service that helps patients, relatives and carers get direct access to senior clinicians if they are concerned that ward staff aren’t recognising that a patient’s condition…

  4. Humans of Health Research series - issue 9

    The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.

  5. Inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative appointed

    Professor Alison Holmes has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Fleming Initiative.

  6. “Heart failure is a big cause of hospital admissions and prolonged hospital stays”: Meet Clare Screeche-Powell

    Clare Screeche-Powell, lead nurse for heart failure, discusses the main causes of heart failure and the importance of working collaboratively with colleagues, both inside and outside the Trust, to facilitate timely diagnosis of heart failure and…

  7. During your stay

    From mealtimes to safety precautions, coming into hospital can sometimes be daunting and there is a lot you may want to know. Find out what you can expect

  8. Trust researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships

    Two consultants from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).

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

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

  10. Home birth

    We provide a home birth service for women living within our catchment area.

  11. COVID-19 linked to increase in biomarkers for abnormal brain proteins

    Researchers have uncovered a link between COVID-19 and blood markers linked to faulty proteins in the brain.

  12. Deceased donor kidney transplantation

    Transplant waiting list Many people decide to donate their organs in the event of their death, to be used to transform the life of someone waiting for a transplant. If you are suitable for a kidney transplant, you will be registered on the national…

  13. Bookings are now open for fertility open evening.

    Bookings are now open for the next fertility open evening at 18.00 on Monday 21 October.

  14. Keeping in touch with patients in hospital

    If you cannot visit your friend or loved one in person, our hospitals can still support you to keep in touch.

  15. W12 Conferences

    The trust also runs W12 Conferences, a contemporary conference venue in London. The venue offers a variety of small to medium-sized conference roos for hire.

  16. The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences

    The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences is a world-leading research facility based at Hammersmith Hospital.

  17. Meet our Paddington Life Sciences Partners: Ipsen

    Ioana Parsons discusses her career journey and her ambitions for Ipsen UK and Ireland

  18. Driving equity and inclusion through research

    Discover how our equality, diversity and inclusion research group is fostering fairness and inclusivity across clinical research delivery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  19. New blood test which can detect brain tumours receives FDA ‘Breakthrough Therapy designation’

    Following a trial clinical trial run by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a simple blood test to detect cancer in brain tumours has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the United States Food & Drug Association (FDA).

  20. AI could predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years in advance

    An AI tool that analyses ECG readings could help to identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes as much as ten years before they begin to develop the condition.

  21. Open Britain exhibition at Charing Cross Hospital

    A photography exhibit celebrating the contributions first-generation migrants have made to the NHS is now on display in the main entrance of Charing Cross Hospital. JJ Keith’s exhibit, Open Britain: Portrait of a Diverse Nation, was developed in…

  22. Celebrating birthday honours

    Professor Averil Mansfield CBE has been awarded a damehood for services to surgery and to equality in medicine; consultant gynaecologist Alan Farthing has been awarded a commander of Royal Victorian Order (RVO); and nurse Brenda Deocampo and lay…

  23. Real stories of people living with and beyond cancer

    Here people who have been treated at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust share their experiences of living with and beyond cancer.

  24. Leading the way in Thyroid Eye Disease

    Miss Vickie Lee is a consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon, who is recognised as a global leader in Thyroid Eye Disease. Discover the impact of her work and research.

  25. Facilities at Charing Cross Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Charing Cross Hospital.

  26. Learning disability and autism team

    Information for patients, relatives, and carers about how we can support autistic people and those with a learning disability

  27. Focal therapy for prostate cancer is cost-effective and may improve patient outcomes

    Minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer which remove the cancer while leaving the rest of the prostate intact are associated with lower costs for the NHS and benefits for patients. These are the findings of a new study, published recently…

  28. Making a complaint

    Find out how you can make a complaint, if we are not able to resolve your concerns informally with the staff caring for you or via PALS.

  29. Global medical companies join Paddington Life Sciences Partners

    Convatec and Ipsen are part of the growing life sciences community around St Mary's Hospital.

  30. Stay informed with our GP news and updates

    We provide essential updates for GPs through our GP bulletin e-newsletter and GP update emails, keeping you informed about our services, medical guidance, and urgent notifications.

  31. Policies and procedures

    Complaints process Data protection confidentiality and information sharing policy Disciplinary policy and procedure Drug formulary Elective access policy Equality diversity and inclusion policy Health and Safety Policy …

  32. “Rare diseases need to be focussed into specialist centres so that patient outcomes can improve”: Meet Professor Michael Seckl

    Rare cancers affect less than 6 in 100,000 people a year or 1 in 5 new patients diagnosed with cancer. Professor Michael Seckl is a consultant oncologist at the Trust, director of our national Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Service, and the lead…

  33. Our clinical trials

    On this page: Types of trials we offer Who can participate? What is involved in clinical trials? Matching you to the right trial Our clinical trials Phases of clinical trials  Benefits and…

  34. Ensuring high quality care throughout the winter

    How we’re preparing for winter In October, teams from across the Trust came together at the Charing Cross Hospital winter summit to discuss learning and ideas to maximise operational flow as we head into our busiest winter months. Our urgent and…

  35. Macmillan cancer navigators

    The Macmillan navigator service is a telephone-based service for cancer patients of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and their family, friends and carers.

  36. GSK backs Fleming Initiative with £45m pledge to help fight against drug resistant infections

    Global biopharma company, GSK, will become the first founding partner of the Fleming Initiative, an innovative and collaborative new approach led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London to tackle anti-microbial…

  37. Black History Month 2024 Blog – Barry Seemungal, PhD, FRCP

    In honour of Black History Month 2024 and this year’s theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’, Head of the Centre for Vestibular Neurology, Barry Seemungal, shares his narrative about his Caribbean heritage, his influences and inspirations, and what Black…

  38. Imperial College Healthcare to take back responsibility for running the urgent treatment centre at St Mary’s Hospital

    Responsibility for running the urgent treatment centre (UTC) at St Mary’s Hospital will return to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from mid-October 2023 following a competitive tender by North West London Integrated Care Board.

  39. “My rotation with Paddington Life Sciences has provided incredible opportunities”: Meet James Harkness

    Junior doctor Dr James Harkness shares an insight into completing a four-month rotation with the Paddington Life Sciences team as part of his Foundation Training.

  40. Meet the team - Emergency on Channel 4

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

  41. Improving children’s lives through research

    Dipal Sangani, paediatric clinical research practitioner, plays a key role in delivering children’s clinical research studies at the Trust. From allergy immunotherapy to asthma and eczema trials, her work supports studies that aim to transform…

  42. Help us improve safety

    Patient safety is the avoidance of unintended or unexpected harm to people, when they are receiving healthcare. It is one of our top priorities. Have you been involved in a patient safety incident and investigation? We are reviewing how we respond…

  43. Refer to the children's services

    Find out how to refer patients to our children's services.

  44. Choosing a caesarean

    A caesarean birth is an operation to delivery your baby through a cut in your abdomen (tummy). This operation is performed in our labour ward theatres.

  45. “Dying matters and the way we talk about dying matters”: Meet Christine Dorsett

    Here, Christine Dorsett, our mortuary manager, explains the vital role mortuaries play in hospitals, and why it is important to talk about and plan for death.

  46. Taking part in research

    Learn how you can take part in research and support our clinicians to improve care for all

  47. Cataract surgery

    Find out what to expect from cataract surgery at the Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. Our one-stop cataract surgery clinic offers assessment, diagnosis and surgery planning in one appointment. We can also offer cataract surgery to…

  48. Three Imperial researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships

    Three leading Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) for their work in biomedical and health research. This year’s researchers are among 59 influential biomedical and health scientists to…

  49. Channel 4’s Emergency documentary returns

    Behind the scenes Jobs in our trauma centre Catch up with the second series The major trauma centre at…

  50. Supporting the next generation of health data scientists with HDR UK's Black Internship Programme

    The Trust is hosting two interns this summer as part of the Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.

  51. Trust launches new patient safety initiative - Call for concern

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has started to roll out a new 24/7 service that helps patients, relatives and carers get direct access to senior clinicians if they are concerned that ward staff aren’t recognising that a patient’s condition…

  52. New strategic lay forum leadership team

    We are pleased to share that our new strategic lay forum leadership team is now in place.

  53. Trust achieves accreditation as Living Wage Employer

    Imperial College Healthcare has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer

  54. "Imperial College Healthcare is a great place to pursue clinical research": Meet Rowan Boyles

    Physiotherapist Rowan Boyles has recently been awarded an NIHR Imperial BRC PhD Fellowship to research the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a type of brain stimulation, in spinal cord injury. Here, Rowan tells us more about his PhD…

  55. Medical issues

    Medical issues after a kidney transplant Rejection  Rejection is when your immune system starts to attack your transplanted kidney because it recognises the kidney has come from a different person. Immunosuppressant medicines or anti-rejection…

  56. Our facilities and units

    You can choose where you give birth to your baby. Your options include care led by a specialist doctor called an obstetrician in one of our delivery suites; care led by a midwife at one of our birthing centres; or, giving birth at home with our…

  57. Intensive care consultant to lead NIHR's National Research Collaboration Programme

    Intensive care consultant, Professor Anthony Gordon, has been appointed as Programme Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) National Research Collaboration Programme (NRCP).

  58. 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.

  59. Imperial College Healthcare among country's top performing NHS trusts 

    Imperial College Healthcare is in the top performing group of acute NHS trusts in new NHS league tables published today by the Department of Health and Social Care.

  60. Imperial College Healthcare achieves best ever NHS staff survey results

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust achieved its third consecutive year of improvement in the 2023 national NHS staff survey, published today.

  61. “You must run clinical trials to develop new drugs, which is why our work is so important” – Meet Dr Marian Donegan

    Dr Marian Donegan is a clinical research physician at the Imperial Memory Unit at Charing Cross hospital. Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday 20 May, she shares an insight into the clinical trials run by the Imperial Memory Unit…

  62. 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…

  63. 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…

  64. What to expect

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

  65. Facilities at St Mary's Hospital

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

  66. 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

  67. Statement on next steps for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital 

    The New Hospital Programme has confirmed that the Trust will be able to continue to detailed design and planning for its St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment in Paddington.

  68. 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

  69. Healthcare Central London joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners

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

  70. 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.

  71. 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…

  72. 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.

  73. 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…

  74. 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…

  75. 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. 

  76. PREPARE programme

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

  77. Infection and immunology

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

  78. 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.

  79. Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 15 September

    Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 15 September at 18.00.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. “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.

  83. “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.

  84. 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

  85. 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…

  86. 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…

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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…

  91. 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…

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. “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”.

  95. 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…

  96. 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.

  97. "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…

  98. “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…

  99. 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…

  100. 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…

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