1. Fasting focus group

    Join our patient focus group to help improve our services

  2. Patient information

    Children and young peoples' videos Please take some time to watch these videos which help prepare toddlers, children and young people for their visit to hospital: Children and young people's videos – Age 0-6 …

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Fleming Initiative launches a new media network to tackle antimicrobial resistance

    The Fleming Initiative has launched an innovative new media network to unite clinician content creators & communication experts in fighting antimicrobial resistance.

  6. PPI Trust Board and exec committee July 2019 report 18 9 19 pdf file icon

  7. After your appointment

    Learn what to do after your outpatient appointment at our hospitals. Find out what questions to ask before leaving your appointment, where to collect hospital prescriptions and more.

  8. £2m trial will test whether new scan could stop high-risk prostate cancer from spreading

    A new kind of scan that could improve the treatment of high-risk prostate cancer compared with the scans currently used will be tested in a new £1.89 million clinical trial led by consultant urological surgeon Professor Hashim Ahmed. The trial –…

  9. Help to apply

    Read our step by step recruitment guide. We’ll keep you informed at every stage of the process by email or telephone.

  10. Patient information

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

  11. Information and advice about industrial action (30 April – 1 May)

    A 28-hour strike by Royal College of Nursing members is due to take place between 8pm on Sunday 30 April and midnight on Monday 1 May.

  12. AI could help pinpoint stroke timing and treatment potential more accurately from brain scans

    New AI software can read the brain scans of patients who have had a stroke to help doctors work out whether it can be successfully treated.

  13. Using the NHS App

    The NHS App is a free and secure way for patients to access a range of NHS services. The tool can be accessed via the web too, so a smartphone or tablet is not essential – you can use any computer or device with internet access.

  14. Help improve care for people with bone and joint problems in west and north west London

    Join our online events to meet local doctors and share your views to help improve our routine orthopaedic surgery (such as knee or hip replacements) and wider musculoskeletal services (bone and joint services including physiotherapy, pain…

  15. 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.

  16. Pharmacy services

    The friendly and inclusive pharmacy team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your career in a supportive environment.   Our pharmacy staff support clinical teams by optimising the use of medicines,…

  17. Band 5 nurse emergency department recruitment morning

    “I love my job. We’re like a family – we all look after each other. Many of the patients we see have complex needs, but that’s what makes it interesting – treating and developing a clinical pathway for them.” Alma, Emergency Department – Band 6,…

  18. Friends of St Mary’s Hospital

    The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital is an independent voluntary organisation providing support and raising funds for St Mary’s and The Western Eye hospitals.

  19. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's environmental efforts shortlisted for HSJ Award

    The Trust’s environmental efforts have been recognised by the Health Service Journal Awards, with Imperial shortlisted in the Towards Net Zero category.

  20. AGM presentation slides July 2022 pdf file icon

  21. Tests and results

    When should I come for my test? The letter that came with this leaflet has your appointment date and time on it. Please make sure you arrive at least five minutes before your appointment time. How will I get my results? Your test results will be…

  22. Refer to the specialist neurological rehabilitation service

    Our neurological rehabilitation service accepts referrals from secondary care providers.

  23. Hand therapy clinics

    Our clinics offer hand therapy at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals.

  24. Centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London gets the go-ahead

    Inpatient orthopaedic surgery in north west London

  25. Free Hepatitis C Home Test

    Order a free NHS hepatitis C home test kit today. A simple finger-prick blood test, delivered discreetly to your door, helps detect hepatitis C. Get results in two weeks and access life-saving treatment if needed.

  26. Injuries general advice from the virtual fracture clinic pdf file icon

  27. Innovative care

    We will be become more sustainable through continuous improvement and innovation in the care we provide for our patients. We are already leading the way on digitally enabled care and will continue focusing on ways to innovate patient-centred care,…

  28. Safeguarding

    Everyone deserves to feel safe. If you or someone you know is at risk, support is available—both locally and through Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  29. 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…

  30. AHSC seminar protecting against Covid - vaccination approaches

    Protecting against COVID – vaccination approaches About this Event Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) is working at the forefront of research and patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this online event two experts will…

  31. Patient information

    Preparing for your appointment The majority of our appointments are face to face; we will occasionally organise a follow-up telephone call to discuss investigation results and your progress. We ask that you check in for your appointment at the…

  32. How green is your hospital

    What could new, super-sustainable hospitals look like and what can the NHS do now to help reduce the health impact of climate change? In this online event, the second of our ‘Better hospitals’ series, we will discuss how the NHS is approaching…

  33. “Being able to support and empower our patients is priceless.” Meet Dr Ali Mears

    Dr Ali Mears tells us about the Trust’s sexual health service and efforts to improve support for patients affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

  34. Two Trust nurses receive internationally recognised award for outstanding care

    On 4 April, the first DAISY Award ceremony was held at Charing Cross Hospital for two nurses who have demonstrated outstanding care to patients and their families. 

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. Differential population impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

    Differential population impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre

  38. Trust statement in response to outcome of Lucy Letby trial

    A message to our patients and local communities following the conviction of Lucy Letby for murdering and harming babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

  39. Breast milk donor questionnaire

    Thank you for visiting our website and expressing an interest in donating to the Milk Bank. Being a milk donor is very special – you could be changing the lives of a critically ill baby and their family forever, as donor milk is the second best…

  40. Patient information and education

    Learn how to prepare for your appointments with the young adult kidney clinic and find important information about managing your kidney condition.

  41. Extra help and services you may need

    Carers We recognise the importance of working in partnership with carers so that they receive the support they need to help you. Speak to the nurse in charge if you have a carer or if you are a carer.  Dementia support Being in hospital can be…

  42. Improving safety through collaboration, connection and behaviour change

    Helping Our Teams Transform (HOTT) is a programme developed at the Trust that uses behaviour nudges, human factors and team building to improve safety, effectiveness and efficiency within teams.

  43. 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…

  44. Refer to the neuro-oncology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our neuro-oncology service, which cares for patients with brain tumours and spinal tumours from across north west London.

  45. Sponsored nursing associate programme

    Our sponsored nursing associate programme gives members of our local communities the opportunity to begin a nursing career at the Trust.

  46. Inherited cardiac conditions patient information

    We provide help and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our inherited cardiac conditions service.

  47. Volunteer Employability Programme is changing lives, and applications are open

    Unemployment and poverty are among the biggest factors that may impact an individual’s health – and we know there are significant health inequalities affecting the patient population in north west London. To help address this challenge, Imperial…

  48. Band 5 nurse Emergency department recruitment coffee morning

      We are excited to invite you to Join our Band 5 Staff Nurse Emergency Department coffee morning. Join our adult emergency nursing teams at Charing Cross Hospital and work in a fast-paced environment. Working in a brand new, £.75 million state of…

  49. The Daisy Award

    Patients, their families or carers can nominate nurses and midwives at our Trust, who have shown outstanding clinical skill and compassionate, for a ‘DAISY Award for Exceptional Nurses’.

  50. Meet the interstitial lung disease team

    Our interstitial lung disease service is managed by a team of respiratory consultants.

  51. Public events and survey launched to gather views on redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital

    Imperial College Healthcare has launched a range of activities to gather the views of patients and local communities as we seek to accelerate plans to build a new St Mary’s Hospital.

  52. Lay partners ensure patients, and the community are being listened to: Meet Phayza Fudlalla

    We work hard to understand and respond to what patients and the community want and need. Lay partners are crucial to this; they work collaboratively with staff to co-produce strategies, programmes and plans to ensure our care is patient-centred,…

  53. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care

    If you’re looking for your next move, and want to work in a private setting with all the employee benefits of the NHS, then we want to hear from you.

  54. What to expect

    Find out what to expect from your ophthalmology appointment.

  55. Emergency department nurses open day

      Join our paediatric and adult emergency nursing teams at Imperial College Healthcare and work in fast-paced environments in the heart of the capital. With unique roles in St Mary’s and Charing Cross hospitals, you’ll progress fast as part of an…

  56. Hammersmith hospital ICU

    We care for a wide range of patient groups which includes elective admissions following surgery for monitoring and optimisation as well as emergency admissions for patient who have deteriorated while in hospital or from the community who may need…

  57. Neuro-oncology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our neuro-oncology service, which offers diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours and spinal tumours.

  58. Dr Georgina Williams on supporting patients with breast cancer

    To conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with Dr Georgina Williams, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to explore her work alongside the breast reconstruction team at Charing Cross Hospital.

  59. St Mary's hospital ICU

    We care for a wide range of patient groups which includes elective admissions following surgery for monitoring and optimisation as well as emergency admissions for patient who have deteriorated while in hospital or from the community who may need…

  60. Referral information

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

  61. First full year impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence programme

    A pilot programme helped almost 100 patients affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in its first full year of operation.

  62. Patient education on advanced kidney care

  63. Movement disorders clinics

    Our movement disorders service holds several clinics at Charing Cross Hospital.

  64. Challenging gender bias in artificial intelligence

    In this blog, consultant paediatrician Dr Sharon Jheeta gives an insight into her research on inequities in artificial intelligence (AI) and her involvement in our Trust's AI steering group.

  65. New publication to widen access to key facts about Covid-19 vaccination from the latest research

    The Trust has published a summary report to share the latest scientific understanding on Covid-19 vaccination with staff and patients, accessibly and objectively.  Co-authored by Imperial College’s Professor Peter Openshaw with Trust medical…

  66. Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots' inspired a British education and career in medicine.

    Professor Onn Min Kon, Head of the Tuberculosis (TB) service at the Trust and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, originates from Malaysia, and shares his story of how his 'roots'…

  67. Trust Board 20 May 2020 Questions for the Board and responses from the Trust pdf file icon

  68. 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…

  69. Why diversity in clinical trials is essential to the future of UK life sciences

    A new collaborative report co-authored by the Trust highlights reasons why incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion is essential in clinical trials.

  70. The best protection against measles

    Measles cases are rising across the country, with a particular increase in London in recent weeks. TikTok has launched #GrabAJab: an in-app campaign to encourage people to get the MMR vaccine, featuring expert NHS voices and links to NHS information.

  71. 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…

  72. Patient and public involvement

    Our patient and public involvement strategy sets out our objectives and plans to ensure our organisation listens and responds to the needs and preferences of our patients and communities.

  73. 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…

  74. 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.

  75. Board meeting 31 March 2021

    Board meeting on Wednesday 31 March 2021. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board meetings.

  76. Remembering Windrush: Honouring the Legacy and Advocating for Sickle Cell Disorder

    As we commemorate the anniversary of the Windrush generation's arrival in the UK, it is crucial to take some time for reflection. 22 June 2023 marks 75 years since the first arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, which carried hundreds of Caribbean people…

  77. Staying well while you wait

    Waiting for a while can have a huge impact on your daily life, including your mental health, so it’s important to look after your wellbeing too. There are things you can do to help you stay well and prepare for your procedure if you are having one.

  78. Resurfacing works affecting Du Cane Road near Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea hospitals

    Resurfacing works affecting Du Cane Road near Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea hospitals will begin on Monday 28 March for 5 nights, between 20.00-05.00.

  79. “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.

  80. 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…

  81. Vascular sciences education

    We offer a mix of theoretical and practical learning in vascular ultrasound scanning.

  82. Board meeting

    Board meeting on Wednesday 12 May 2021. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board meetings.

  83. Board meeting 16 March 2022

    Board meeting on Wednesday 16 March 2022. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board meetings.

  84. Pelvic floor referrals

    Pelvic floor referrals We currently only accept referrals from Imperial consultants in urogynaecology, urology, gynaecology, gynae-oncology, colorectal, gastroenterology, Jefferies (sexual pain) clinic, perinatal pelvic health service. Each borough…

  85. GP and hospital forum

    The meetings take place from 13:00 – 14:00 on Microsoft Teams. This year’s dates are as follows (all are Wednesdays): • 12 March • 23 April • 4 June • 16 July • 27 August • 8 October • 19 November We will send out Outlook calendar invites shortly…

  86. Plastic and reconstructive surgery clinics

    Our extremity plastic and reconstructive surgery outpatient clinics are held at St Mary’s Hospital. Our elective cancer reconstruction clinics are held at Charing Cross Hospital.

  87. Help improve asthma care in London

    Help Connecting Care for Children improve children's asthma care in London! Join us at White City Community Centre on 11 June to get involved.

  88. Update on Maternity GP Study Afternoon

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

  89. First patient randomised into super donor plasma trial at Charing Cross hospital

    The first UK patient has been treated at Charing Cross hospital in a reopened trial.

  90. Major study shows new insights into lasting impacts of Covid on UK population

    Tens of thousands of people in England may have lasting symptoms from Covid-19 more than a year after infection, new analysis reveals. The findings come from a sample of more than a quarter of a million people in England surveyed as part of the…

  91. Changes to maternity self-referrals

    We are limiting routine self-referrals to our maternity units at St Mary’s Hospital and Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital temporarily from today, Tuesday 18 February 2025.

  92. Accessibility statement

    How we are making our website more accessible.

  93. Ophthalmology GP study afternoon

    Specialists from the ophthalmology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice. There will be an hour pre-session hosted by our mortality team prior to the event.

  94. Refer to the psycho-oncology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our psycho-oncology service.

  95. Follow-up care for living donors

    For donors in the UK: Subsequent Donor Follow-Up Appointments 6 – 8 weeks post operation  3 months 6 Months Annual review from then on For donors abroad Second appointment will be prior to you returning to your home country …

  96. The importance of dedicated healthcare support for veterans

    Armed Forces Week is a national event to show support for our Armed Forces community from 24 to 29 June 2024, culminating with Armed Forces Day on 29 June. To start the week, Paul Swain, an armed forces veteran and patient, explains why it is vital…

  97. Pay and benefits

    When you join the NHS you'll receive a range of benefits

  98. 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…

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