1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. “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.

  9. 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,…

  10. Refer to the pain management service

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

  11. 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.…

  12. 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…

  13. Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

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

  14. Press office

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

  15. 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…

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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…

  24. 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.

  25. 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,…

  26. 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…

  27. Breast reconstruction surgery clinics

    We run three outpatient clinics at Charing Cross Hospital.

  28. Refer to this service

    Find out how to refer a patient to our cardiovascular health and rehabilitation service.

  29. 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.

  30. 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…

  31. 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.

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

  33. 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…

  34. Covid-19 in critical care

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

  35. 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.

  36. Sign up to stay in touch

    Stay up-to-date with Trust plans, developments and opportunities to help support and shape our services.

  37. 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.

  38. 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…

  39. 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.

  40. 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…

  41. 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…

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. New machine learning tool can help predict patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 in hospital

    Researchers have created an AI tool that can help identify patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 while in hospital.

  45. 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.

  46. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank

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

  47. Joint Chair announced for north west London's four acute trusts

    North west London's four acute trusts are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as new joint Chair.

  48. Better, quicker and more effective treatment for patients with sepsis

    To mark World Sepsis Day, Professor Anthony Gordon, consultant in intensive care and chief Investigator of the SepTiC study, sheds light on the work we're doing to find more effective treatment for sepsis patients.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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…

  52. Refer to the interstitial lung disease service

    Find out how to refer patients to our service.

  53. 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…

  54. 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.

  55. Patients with serious food allergies are often not being prescribed potentially life saving medication

    New data presented today by paediatric allergy consultant, Dr Paul Turner and colleagues at Imperial College London show that many patients who have had a previous serious allergic reaction to food (anaphylaxis) are not being prescribed adrenaline…

  56. Research breakthrough for brain cancer patients

    A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.

  57. About our research

    Clinical and biomedical research is essential for improving the health of adults and children and for developing new and improved treatments.

  58. My experience of the HDR UK Black Internship Programme

    Toheeb recently completed an eight-week placement with the Trust’s iCARE team as part of Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.

  59. 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.…

  60. 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…

  61. 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

  62. “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.

  63. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care

    Learn about our private care services, wards and consultants.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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…

  67. Patient information

    Find out what to expect from your first appointment with our structural heart intervention service, which offers TAVI procedure, balloon aortic valvuloplasty and other interventions for structural heart disease.

  68. 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…

  69. 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…

  70. Refer to the allergy service

    Advice and referral information for GPs who are looking to refer a patient to our allergy service.

  71. Refer to the liver services

    Find out how to refer patients to our liver services.

  72. "I feel privileged to be in the position to deliver care”: Meet Dr Brian Wang

    Dr Brian Wang is a junior doctor in foundation year 2. An alumnus of Imperial College London, he is currently doing a four-month rotation in emergency medicine at Charing Cross Hospital. Here, Brian shares his passion for medicine and what inspired…

  73. Join us

    Full of opportunity: fast-forward your career in hospitals that make history

  74. OPAT patient information

    Find out what to expect from your OPAT appointment.

  75. 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.

  76. 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…

  77. North West London Acute Provider Collaborative - Board in common meeting on Tuesday 17 January 2023

    Board in common meeting on Tuesday 17 January 2023. We welcome patients, members of the public, staff and partners to our public board in common meetings.

  78. 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.

  79. Clinical ethics

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

  80. 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…

  81. Research glossary

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

  82. Orthoptics and visual fields patient information

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

  83. Meet the team - episode two

    In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff work with patients who have cancer. Meet staff who work in our cancer services providing world-class care to our patients every day.

  84. Our achievements

    Learn about some of our many achievements, spanning more than a hundred years.

  85. Digital transformation: Trust achieves advanced rating

    The Trust has achieved an advanced rating for the digital maturity of our clinical services, following an assessment by HIMSS.

  86. Birth centres

    Birth centres provide a low-risk pregnancy in a homely environment.

  87. Imperial College Healthcare first NHS Trust to offer innovative new procedure for severe acid reflux

    Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have treated some of the first NHS patients with an innovative new operation for severe acid reflux.

  88. Information about molar pregnancy

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

  89. 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

  90. Trauma services GP advice

    Find information and advice for GPs and referrers.

  91. 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

  92. Gestational trophoblastic disease clinics

    GTD clinics are held every morning as part of the general oncology clinics.

  93. Nurses and midwives

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

  94. Trial to capture anaesthetic gases and reduce Trust's carbon footprint

    New canisters designed to capture anaesthetic gases have been installed across the Trust hospitals, in a large scale feasibility trial to reduce carbon emissions in surgery.

  95. Occupational therapy

    Imperial College Healthcare's occupational therapy department offers cutting edge training and education with mentoring from senior staff.

  96. Our partners

    We work closely with a number of partner organisations to develop and provide services that meet the needs of our patients. ​

  97. Frequently asked questions

      What should I do if my health or condition is getting worse? If you are worried about your health, or if your condition deteriorates, you should contact your GP or call NHS 111. If you ever think a…

  98. Renal assessment unit (RAU)

    Please ring the department if you are feeling unwell and you will be triaged by a member of the team, and an appointment made as appropriate. Please note we are no longer able to provide a walk-in service Address Renal assessment unit Ground…

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