1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Inclusive recruitment programme drives progress towards increasing ethnic diversity in senior roles

    Our inclusive recruitment programme has increased Black and Minority Ethnic representation in senior leadership roles, according to a new study.

  5. Pay and benefits

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

  6. Physiotherapy

    Our physiotherapy department works closely with other therapy departments at the Trust to provide staff training and education. We provide essential training so our staff can carry out their roles safely and competently. We also support personal…

  7. Sitemap

    Find out more about copyright, availability, accuracy, virus protection and linking to our site

  8. Medical school interview and UCAT webinars

    What to expect A two part series of virtual interactive webinars designed to prepare you for key aspects of the medical school application process. Medical school interview preparation webinar Hosted annually in December, this is an insightful…

  9. 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 …

  10. What to expect at your appointment

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

  11. 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…

  12. Accessibility statement

    How we are making our website more accessible.

  13. 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…

  14. Our journey to equity and inclusion

    The report highlighted flaws in our disciplinary processes, which were leading to an unfair over-representation of staff from Black, Asian and other minoritised groups. The revised processes we developed in response have helped to reduce the…

  15. Jinju James, Lead Nurse for International Nurse Registration and Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Race Equality Network shares her story for South Asian Heritage Month 2023.

    Jinju James, Lead Nurse for International Nurse Registration and Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Race Equality Network shares her story for South Asian Heritage Month 2023.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Renal nursing recruitment open day

    We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in the renal specialty on Tuesday 10 December 2019, from 09.00 to 13.00 Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre, based at Hammersmith Hospital, is the largest facility…

  19. Renal nursing recruitment day

    We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in the specialty of renal medicine on Wednesday 6 March 2019, from 10.00 to 15.00. Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre, based at Hammersmith Hospital, is the largest…

  20. 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.  

  21. 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.  

  22. 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.

  23. 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…

  24. Pharmacy patient information

    Find out how to ask our pharmacists for advice and what will happen when you come to one of our pharmacies.

  25. 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.

  26. Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

    A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

  27. 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.

  28. Stroke Virtual GP Study Afternoon

    Specialists from the Stroke team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice. This meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. 

  29. About

    Through confronting variations in the way services are delivered across the NHS, and by sharing best practice between trusts, GIRFT identifies changes that will improve care and patient outcomes, as well as delivering efficiencies, such as the…

  30. Join now

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

  31. Clinical Imaging Facility

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

  32. 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.

  33. 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.  

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

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

  35. 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…

  36. Orthoptics

    Learn about our undergraduate and postgraduate orthoptic education opportunities

  37. AI analysis could help guide the optimum time to collect eggs for IVF success

    A new analysis using AI has shown that IVF treatment is more likely to be successful if the egg collection process starts when follicles reach a certain size.

  38. 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

  39. NHS75: Introducing Dr Alasdair Fraser, a medical student at the start of the NHS

    Dr Alasdair Fraser, retired consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology, aged 92, shares some of his memories as a medical student at St Mary’s Hospital at the start of the NHS.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. News feeds

    Find out how you can subscribe to our news feeds

  45. For clinicians

    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…

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. Refer to the cardiothoracic surgery service

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

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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

  53. AI model can read ECGs to identify female patients at higher risk of heart disease

    A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG), according to a new study published in Lancet Digital Health.

  54. Breast reconstruction surgery clinics

    We run three outpatient clinics at Charing Cross Hospital.

  55. 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.

  56. Meet the maternity and obstetrics team

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

  57. 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.

  58. 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…

  59. 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…

  60. 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.

  61. “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…

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. Apprenticeships

    Gain new qualifications and fulfil your potential with an apprenticeship.

  65. What is Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome?

    Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is a condition that affects one in 5,000 people. Because of a lack of awareness, those with MRKH often experience delayed diagnosis. To help change this, we sat down with two experts to learn more…

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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…

  71. Support following a bereavement

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

  72. 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.

  73. 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…

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. Pre-assessment for surgery clinics

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

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. Refer to the physiotherapy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  83. 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.

  84. Trust and rail staff join together to mark NHS75

    Staff from St Mary’s Hospital attended a special NHS 75 anniversary event at neighboring Paddington Station on Tuesday, where Aneira Thomas – first person born on the NHS – unveiled new train named Aneurin Bevan.

  85. In honour of East and South East Asian Heritage Month - Fraya Nebrija, Junior Sister at St. Mary’s Hospital

    "As East and South East Asian Heritage Month approaches, I find myself reflecting deeply on the intersection of my cultural heritage and my profession as a nurse. Having worked in the Trust for over a year, I am currently serving in a surgical…

  86. Stroke GP Study Afternoon 2020

    Specialists from the Stroke 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 Stroke GP Study afternoon has been cancelled.…

  87. Network Learning Forum on 15th July 2020

    Presenters: Dr Tal Mahmud, HIYOS & Digital Health Fellow, Hounslow, and Dr Minal Bakhal, Clinical Director for Digital First Primary Care | NHS England and Improvement. An update from an NWL perspective with NWL Leads. Looking at all the…

  88. Celebrating birthday honours for our Imperial people

    Three of our Imperial people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 King’s birthday honours.

  89. eduroam WiFi network

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

  90. 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…

  91. Patient information leaflets

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

  92. 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

  93. Behind the scenes of modern eye care

    Consultant ophthalmologist Meera Radia shares her journey, innovations in eye care, and how she's supporting patients and residents at the Western Eye Hospital.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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…

  98. 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.

  99. Getting involved in redevelopment

    Better hospital design principles In advance of detailed design and planning, we have worked with patients, staff and local communities to co-create a series of Better Hospitals Design Principles to inform all of our redevelopments from the very…

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