1. AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from ECGs

    A new AI model can predict patients’ risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust believe their…

  2. Episode three: frequently asked questions

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

  3. Early antiviral responses to rhinovirus infection in asthma

    We are looking for healthy volunteers and patients with asthma aged 18-75 years old to take part in a human infection study with rhinovirus (the common cold).

  4. Our staff networks

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

  5. "The photos on the wards were like therapy for me": Meet Hannah Grace Deller

    Hannah Grace Deller is the matron for Children's Services at St Mary’s Hospital. Before training as a nurse Hannah studied photography, developing skills that she’d later use to capture life on the Covid wards during the pandemic. The photos she…

  6. NWL Cancer Covid Webinar

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

  7. Pleural disease clinics

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

  8. Latest Humans of Health Research feature

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

  9. Refer to the respiratory medicine service

    Find out how to refer patients to our respiratory medicine service.

  10. Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows

    Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows

  11. Putting female scientists at the forefront of women’s health research

    Dr Lynne Sykes is a specialist in pre-term birth who is seeking to understand what causes premature labour and how it can be prevented in the future. Her work, alongside a programme of research into women’s cancers, is being funded through a new…

  12. Women's Health Research Centre

    The Women’s Health Research Centre (WHRC) is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of women and their babies.

  13. Pathway coordinator

    The pathway coordinator is the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients’ pathway of care from referral to discharge.

  14. Annual reports

    Our latest annual report Find out how we have been setting the groundwork to emerge from the pandemic with renewed commitment to our three strategic goals. Download the 2023/24 annual report Annual report archive Annual report 2022/23 …

  15. “Ovarian cancer – previously known as the silent killer – is not so silent anymore”: Meet Professor Christina Fotopoulou

    Professor Christina Fotopoulou is a gynaecological oncology surgeon at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and a leader in the field of ovarian cancer. Here, she discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and how both have evolved…

  16. Waiting for an appointment, surgery or treatment

    Find out how we prioritise patients, how long you can expect to wait for your appointment, and what we are doing to reduce waiting times at our hospitals.

  17. Find St Mary's Hospital

    St Mary's Hospital location information; overground and underground train stations, bus routes, bike facilities, parking and more.

  18. Trust consultant awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

    Dr Justin Roe, clinical service lead at the national centre for airway reconstruction at the Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to speech and language therapy, particularly during Covid-19.

  19. Maternal and fetal medicine services

    What is the maternal medicine service?  The maternal medicine service (otherwise known as the obstetric medicine service) provides outpatient and inpatient care for women and birthing people affected with any medical disease in pregnancy, as well…

  20. Frequently asked questions

    How can work experience help in my application for medical school? In medical school admission interviews, we look for students who have taken the initiative to gain a deeper understanding of what life as a doctor is like. Work experience is an…

  21. 'Innovation During The Pandemic - Back to Better' - NWL Covid Webinar - Wednesday 27th March 2020

    This Wednesday’s 1pm NWL Covid Webinar is on 'Innovation During the Pandemic - Back to Better'. We have systems leader Professor Becky Malby running an interactive session on what we have individually and collectively achieved across the STP and…

  22. Become a lay partner

    Help shape our care through lay partnership A lay partner joins a project and through collaboration offers feedback and asks questions to help to ensure our care is inclusive, kind and supports our patients and communities as much as possible.…

  23. Specialist neurological rehabilitation clinics

    Our neurological rehabilitation service is based at Charing Cross Hospital. Following discharge from inpatient care, patients may receive treatment at any number of locations in the community, including in their own homes.

  24. NHS75: Introducing Lord Moran, the man who won over early opposition to the NHS

    Trust archivist Kevin Brown shares how Charles Wilson, later Lord Moran, a consultant physician at St Mary’s Hospital, was instrumental in gaining support from the medical profession for the creation of the NHS.

  25. Post-transplant clinic and appointments

    Outpatient transplant clinic  You will need to attend regular follow-up appointments at our Transplant Outpatient Clinic at Hammersmith Hospital. These start as soon as you leave hospital after your transplant. Finding the clinic The Transplant…

  26. Continued progress for Imperial College Healthcare in 2022 NHS staff survey

    The 2022 NHS staff survey results, published today, show continued progress across a range of measures at Imperial College Healthcare.

  27. National NHS complaint-handling policies could go further to support an improvement-focused approach to complaints

    The current design of national policies for complaint handling in NHS hospitals in England may mean there is more focus on assessing a complaint’s validity and less on learning from the concerns raised, according to a new study.

  28. Living donor kidney transplantation

    A healthy person can lead a normal life with only one working kidney. This means they are able to donate their other kidney to help someone who needs a kidney transplant.  Live donor transplantation helps reduce the waiting times for people who…

  29. Artificial intelligence can enhance patient care after cataract surgery

    A study has found that an automated artificial intelligence (AI) voice system enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered system, called Dora, can call patients to ask them questions, understand their answers and accurately…

  30. North West London Pathology joins Paddington Life Sciences Partners

    One of the largest NHS pathology providers in the UK is the latest member to join the partnership group.

  31. Patient wins at first ever Transplant Euros Championship

    One of our patients has been part of the winning team at the first ever Transplant European Football Championship.

  32. “Organ donation is one of the most beautiful things that people can do”: Meet Frank Dor

    Frank Dor is a consultant transplant surgeon, clinical lead for transplantation and the chair of the Trust’s Clinical Ethics Committee. Here, Frank discusses organ donation more widely and specifically the benefits of living kidney donation.

  33. Taking medicine after a kidney transplant

    Taking medicine after a kidney transplant You will need to take a range of medicines after you have had your transplant. You may also need to take medicines to treat other health conditions you have.  It is very important to take all of your…

  34. Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

    The National Health Service turns 75 on Wednesday 5 July. Find out how we're celebrating this milestone.

  35. Press office

    The press office handles all media enquiries and should be the first point of contact for journalists.

  36. Results of CQC maternity survey 2023 published

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the results of its annual survey of women’s experiences of maternity care in England.  388 people giving birth at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust between 1 and 28 February 2023 were…

  37. Renal nursing recruitment open day

    We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in the renal specialty on Wednesday 1 May 2019. Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre, based at Hammersmith Hospital is the largest facility in western Europe for…

  38. Screening tests during and after pregnancy

    Find out more about what to expect from your screening tests, and if there are any tests that you need to book once you have registered for our maternity services.

  39. MR-guided focused ultrasound for essential tremor

    Thanks to a grant from Imperial College Healthcare Charity, the Trust was able to acquire specialist equipment to trial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound to treat essential tremor.

  40. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank offers every patient the opportunity to take part in research

    The Trust has launched a new research resource that will provide every patient with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to the advancement of medical science.

  41. Post-transplant care

    While kidney transplantation is a successful treatment for kidney failure, there is always a possibility that there will be complications. Your transplant team are here to work in partnership with you to help reduce the chance of you experiencing…

  42. New sanctuary garden for bereaved visitors opens Charing Cross Hospital

    A new sanctuary garden for those facing a bereavement has opened at Charing Cross Hospital. Earlier this week, TV presenter and former patient Nicki Chapman joined other former patients and NHS staff at the hospital to open the garden, which has…

  43. Cleaner air

    We will contribute to the reduction of harmful particle matter in the air around our hospitals sites and in our city, to create a greener and safer environment for our communities.

  44. Mental health nurse wins national award

    Dorcas Gwata, who works as a psychiatric liaison nurse at St Mary's Hospital, has been named Best Nurse at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards.

  45. Innovative medical implant found to relieve chest pain

    An innovative medical device, known as a coronary sinus reducer, has been found to relieve chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart.

  46. NLF Child Health in Covid

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

  47. Refer to the pain management service

    Find out how to refer patients to our pain management service.

  48. CQC national NHS patient survey programme

    The CQC use the results from patient surveys in the regulation, monitoring and inspection of NHS trusts in England. The results are also given to NHS providers to support understanding of what they are doing well and what they could do better.…

  49. Onco nephrology

    This includes patients whose kidneys are affected as a result of either cancer treatment or directly as a result of their cancer. We care for a variety of patients, including: cancer patients with kidney impairment before, during or after…

  50. Children's Clinical Research Facility

    The Children's Clinical Research Facility at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust aims to improve the quality of life, treatment and care for children.

  51. Interstitial lung disease patient information

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

  52. Urology patient information

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

  53. Face to face work experience

    What to expect You will be matched with an NHS consultant for a 1-5-day placement, providing you with the opportunity to witness clinical medicine in action. Our consultants, who specialise in various fields, generously contribute their time for…

  54. NLF Cardiology

    Network Learning Forum Webinar Cardiology advice and guidance - Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure & Cardiac complications from Covid Wednesday 8 July 2020 13.00 – 14.00 This webinar will by presented by: Professor Jamil Mayet,…

  55. Network Learning Forum - Mental Health Update

    Wednesday 2nd December 2020 -  13:00 – 14:00 Mental Health Update Increasing access to Mental Health Services and improving the service for those patients falling through the gaps. Presenters:- Becky Baird – Senior Fellow in Health Policy for the…

  56. Trust recruits first UK patients to international kidney studies

    The renal research team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have recruited the first UK patients to two international kidney trials.

  57. Dive into operations with Milica Stjepanovic

    Meet Milica Stjepanovic who is playing a key role in the transformation of our outpatient services. She is working on the new 'choice booking' process for our outpatient services.  Tell us a little about yourself Hi! I’m Milica – though most people…

  58. New chairs for Trust’s strategic lay forum

    Shanaka Dias and Ed Lowther will take over as co-chairs of Imperial College Healthcare’s strategic lay forum on 1 January 2024.

  59. Our organisational commitment to anti-racism and anti-discrimination

  60. New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness

    Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.  Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely to smoke. However, this latest study – which is the…

  61. Trauma and Orthopaedics Interactive GP Forum

    Thursday 29 October 2020, 16:30 - 17:30 via MS Teams   The Trauma and Orthopaedic service are introducing a regular webinar forum for North-west London GPs. The purpose of the forum is to provide GPs direct contact with the consultants and…

  62. Left to their own devices: new robotic devices for self-physiotherapy

    Join experts from Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a presentation of their work on robotic devices for physiotherapy. About this event Professor Etienne Burdet, Professor of Human Robotics in the Department of…

  63. Covid-19 in critical care

    Covid-19 - find out how we are keeping our patients safe

  64. Maternity service self-referral form

    If you are pregnant and require maternity services, you can self-refer to our hospital using the form below. It is important you receive maternity care early in your pregnancy, so please complete our form as soon as you find out you are pregnant.

  65. Travel

    You are advised to avoid all overseas travel for one year after the transplant. When you do travel, seek advice from the travel clinic at your GP surgery or an independent travel clinic at least two months before you go away.  You will not be able…

  66. Researchers awarded £1m to trial quicker diagnostic tools for prostate cancer

    Researchers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have been awarded £1 million to trial new MRI scanning methods to diagnose prostate cancer.

  67. Supporting our armed forces staff and patients

    Joshua March, general manager for our Trauma Directorate, started his healthcare career in the Army. He shares how we support our staff who have served and continue to serve, and our local veteran communities.

  68. Expansion in psychological support at London’s major trauma centres

    The NHS in London is improving mental health support for patients with major trauma injuries and the staff who care for them, including at St Mary's major trauma centre.

  69. Overseas patients

    Find essential information for overseas visitors to our hospitals, including guidance about eligibility for NHS services, charges, and how to access care during your stay in the UK.

  70. First UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer at Imperial College Healthcare

    Some patients with cancer at the Trust have become the first in the UK to receive a new treatment that could help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells.

  71. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank

    Increase our understanding of health conditions, detect diseases earlier and develop new tests and treatments

  72. UK medicines regulator approves world-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders

    The UK has become the first country in the world to approve gene editing as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders.

  73. A year of research in numbers: International Clinical Trials Day at Imperial College Healthcare

    On International Clinical Trials Day 2022, Imperial College Healthcare is reflecting on its clinical research achievements over the last 12 months with a new infographic.

  74. Monkeypox - update and advice

    The UKHSA is currently investigating a number of cases of monkeypox in England. Monkeypox is a viral infection. It is usually a mild self-limiting illness, spread by very close contact with an infected person and most people recover within a few…

  75. Refer to the interstitial lung disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  76. Brenda Deocampo, Lead Nurse/CXH-Acute & Specialist Medicine, shares her story for ESEA with a blog entry - Never a ‘first class citizen’.

    Brenda Deocampo, Lead Nurse/CXH-Acute & Specialist Medicine, ESEA blog

  77. “I am proud of my military service, and I am equally proud of the men and women that serve their country today” – Meet Tom Jacques

    Ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June, deputy director of Infection Prevention & Control, Tom Jacques talks about his extensive career in Infection Prevention & Control both in the British Army and now for the NHS.

  78. Patient information

    The nature of our tests mean that they will always be face to face appointments, with one of our clinical physiologists. Patients can be accompanied to the department, but only the patient will be permitted in the testing environment, except in…

  79. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care

    Learn about our private care services, wards and consultants.

  80. Staff accommodation

    If you work for the Trust, you can apply to live in staff accommodation in flats close to one of our main sites.

  81. New Lancet Commission led by cardiology consultant calls for rethink on coronary artery disease

    A new Lancet Commission led by cardiology consultant, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, proposes reframing coronary artery disease as a lifelong condition, prioritising early detection, prevention and treatment.

  82. Using volunteers to reduce Did Not Attend rate amongst the most deprived

    As part of our population health and equity framework, innovative work is underway to design and deliver ways to improve our patient’s access, experience and outcomes and to reduce inequalities. Here, Arissa James, FY3 doctor, shines a light on a…

  83. Compassionate Communities funding to support patients who are waiting for treatment

    The Trust and Imperial Health Charity are working to improve the experience of those waiting for treatment. Dr Liz Bennett explains the Compassionate Communities programme and how organisations can access funding.

  84. Celebrating the festive season at our hospitals

    Every year, our staff find ways to make the holiday season feel special for patients in our hospitals. After several years where celebrations were limited due to the Covid-19 pandemic, staff across our hospitals are back to decorating their wards…

  85. Western Eye Hospital to be expanded alongside building improvements to enable full reopening

    We have given the go ahead to a major £9m building project at the Western Eye Hospital. It will allow us to reopen the hospital fully next spring, with additional operating capacity to help tackle the waiting list backlog created by the Covid-19…

  86. Refer to the liver services

    Find out how to refer patients to our liver services.

  87. Trust surgeon in Time100 health list

    Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham has been named in TIME magazine's prestigious annual list of the 100 most influential people in health.

  88. Imperial College Healthcare Nursery

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust runs a nursery for its staff and local communities at Charing Cross Hospital.

  89. MSK Webinar - 3 June 2020

    MSK specialists and colleagues in North West London will present this MSK webinar and Q & A session. Presented by - Dr Ian Bernstein  MSK Physician Connect and GP Partner Primary Care Lead, NWL clinical reference group for Orthopaedics…

  90. Research glossary

    A glossary of common terms used to describe healthcare research trials.

  91. Orthoptics and visual fields patient information

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

  92. Cardiac physiologists

    Our cardiac physiologists are an important part of our workforce – transforming patients’ lives by supporting to diagnose and treat patients with heart disease.

  93. Clinical ethics

    Our clinical ethics committee considers the ethical aspects of clinical care and practice within the Trust.

  94. Cookie policy

    What are cookies? Cookies are identifiers that we transfer to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser to enable our systems to recognize your browser and to provide personalized features. The Help section of the toolbar on most…

  95. OPAT patient information

    Find out what to expect from your OPAT appointment.

  96. Life sciences recognised as key sector in London Growth Plan

    London’s life sciences at the forefront of the plan for London’s economic growth.

  97. Trauma services GP advice

    Find information and advice for GPs and referrers.

  98. Photography workshop with Listen to Act

    Imperial College Healthcare patients aged 16 to 22 can join a free photography workshop on 1 August, run by Listen to Act and Imperial Health Charity

  99. Information about molar pregnancy

    Find out more about molar pregnancy and how we manage it at Charing Cross Hospital.

  100. Nurses and midwives

    Let your skills and experience shine in an environment where excellence is a way of life.

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