1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. “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.

  4. Bleeding and clotting disorders clinics

    Our service offers several clinics at our hospitals and community locations, as well as a daily walk-in clinic for registered patients.

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. Red blood cell disorder clinics

    We offer outpatient clinics for patients with red cell and other non-malignant disorders at Hammersmith and St Mary’s Hospital.

  10. 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.

  11. “I genuinely love my job, I love what I can deliver for my patients.” Meet Donna Rowe, clinical nurse specialist in our Fracture Liaison Service

    Donna Rowe is a clinical nurse specialist and tells us about the Fracture Liaison Service, which supports people with osteoporosis.

  12. Staying safe during your visit

    Keeping you safe during your visit or stay in hospital is our priority.

  13. Bleeding and clotting disorders patient information

    Find out more about the bleeding and clotting disorders service, including essential contact details and specialist resources.

  14. Trust annual general meeting 2019

    Join us at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s annual general meeting, where we will be sharing our annual accounts, the highlights and challenges of 2018/19, as well as looking forward to the year ahead. There will be an opportunity to ask…

  15. Emergency care patient information

    Our emergency care services include accident and emergency departments, urgent treatment centres (UTC) and specialist emergency centres.

  16. 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…

  17. New strategic lay forum leadership team

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

  18. Trust achieves accreditation as Living Wage Employer

    Imperial College Healthcare has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer

  19. Fertility open evening

    Bookings are now open for fertility open evening at 17.30 on Monday 16 December.

  20. Reduced use of plastics

    We will reduce the use of plastics across our hospital sites and various supply chains, particularly single-use plastics, used for both clinical and non-clinical reasons, such as those in medical equipment and across various supply chains.

  21. 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…

  22. Imperial College Healthcare Nursery

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

  23. 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…

  24. Refer to the male fertility service

    Find advice and referrals information for GPs who would like to refer patients to our male fertility service.

  25. Kidney transplant patients to get blood matched for white blood cells in new pilot

    When needed, kidney transplant patients at Hammersmith Hospital will get blood transfusions matched not just for red blood cells but also for the donor’s tissue type, as part of a new pilot programme.

  26. After your stay

    In this section you can find information on: Will I get help at home? What should I do if I'm at home and need guidance? What happens if I'm not well enough to return home? Will I get help at home? If you need help to recover at…

  27. What to expect

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

  28. Facilities at St Mary's Hospital

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

  29. 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

  30. Robert Hesketh Hepatology Clinical Research Unit

    Through clinical trials and research, the Robert Hesketh Hepatology Clinical Research Unit aims to develop new treatments for liver disease.

  31. Cardiographer

    As a cardiographer, you’d operate electrocardiograph (ECG) machines which monitor the heart. You would fit electrodes to the patient’s body, making sure they are correctly connected to the machine. You’d then take readings from the ECG which the…

  32. Renal recruitment open day

    We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in the Renal specialty. Our open day offers opportunities to meet the team, have a guided tour of our facilities and interview for a role if you wish, so bring your CV as we…

  33. 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.

  34. “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…

  35. Trust staff profiled by latest in Academic Health Science Centre's Humans of Health Research series

    The latest in a new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled by the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), featuring staff and lay partners at Imperial College…

  36. 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).

  37. Fibroids patient information

    We provide information and support on different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our fibroids service.

  38. Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 17 June

    Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 17 June at 18.00.

  39. Popular myths and common questions

    Popular myths about living with a kidney transplant  “If I don’t take my immunosuppression medicines on time, it doesn’t matter”  We need the levels of the immunosuppression medicines you take to stay as steady as possible in your body and always…

  40. 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.

  41. 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

  42. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  43. "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…

  44. Ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer

    An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research by Imperial College London, University College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The study found that a new type of ultrasound scan can…

  45. 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…

  46. 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…

  47. Simple blood test could save lives of thousands of heart attack patients

    A quick and cheap blood test could help doctors to spot people at high risk of death following a suspected heart attack, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.

  48. Breast screening patient information

    Find out what to expect from your breast screening appointment.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. Endobronchial ultrasound patient information

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

  52. The Imanova Centre for Imaging Sciences

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

  53. 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…

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. Acute NHS trusts strengthen partnership working to improve patient care

    The four acute NHS trusts in north west London are to come together under a single board in common from autumn 2022. The decision will build on the close partnership working that offered so many advantages to patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  58. Global medical companies join Paddington Life Sciences Partners

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

  59. 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.

  60. Home birth

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

  61. 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.

  62. PREPARE programme

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

  63. 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…

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. Imperial Health Knowledge Bank

    Imperial Health Knowledge Bank Imperial Health Knowledge Bank is a new research resource that will provide every one of our patients with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to medical science. Taking part is optional and does…

  67. Trust celebrates International Day of the Midwife

    On Thursday 5 May 2022 we will be celebrating International Day of the Midwife - a global awareness day dedicated to reflecting on the progress of midwifery over the years. A series of activities and events will take place throughout the day in…

  68. Psoriasis patient information

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

  69. Breast screening clinics

    Breast screening services are offered at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals and in the community.

  70. 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…

  71. Discharge before noon takes persistence and planning

    Each week, Lady Skinner ward at Charing Cross Hospital consistently manages to complete 80 per cent of their discharges before noon. This frees up space earlier in the day for new patients who need to be admitted and allows patients to go home when…

  72. HPB surgery patient information

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

  73. Minimal access surgery for gynaecology patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the minimal access surgery for gynaecology service.

  74. Improvements at Imperial College Healthcare recognised in the 2022 Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards shortlist

    Imperial College Healthcare has been shortlisted in five categories of this year’s national HSJ Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to healthcare

  75. 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…

  76. Syncope patient information

    We provide information and support about different aspects of treatment for patients who have been referred to our syncope service.

  77. 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.

  78. Refer to the pulmonary hypertension service

    Find out how to refer patients to our pulmonary hypertension service.

  79. “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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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…

  82. Trauma nursing recruitment open day

    Help us make the little things count. Do you have experience in trauma nursing; trauma, orthopaedics and plastics; or elective orthopaedics? We are excited to be hosting an open day for nurses considering a career in trauma on 24 May. You’ll be…

  83. Refer to the children's services

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

  84. Audiology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your audiology appointment.

  85. Meet the team - episode four

    In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two shines a light on our heart attack centre and our neurology and cancer services. Meet staff who work in cardiology, neurology and cancer services providing world-class care to our patients every day.

  86. Sleep services patient information

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

  87. 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…

  88. Emergency department nurses

    Join our emergency nursing team and work in a fast-paced environment in the heart of the capital.

  89. Meet Asmahan, a patient safety partner at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    A patient safety partner works with the healthcare team to make sure patients are safe and shares the patient's point of view to improve care.

  90. Our research partnerships

    We work in partnership with Imperial College AHSC, NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and host the NIHR Clinical Research Network for North West London.

  91. Endocrine surgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the endocrine surgery service.

  92. Trust achievements recognised at the Health Service Journal awards

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won three accolades at the national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.

  93. Humans of Health Research series - issue 7

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

  94. Urgent treatment centres patient information

    Urgent treatment centres treat a variety of conditions that are too urgent to wait for a GP appointment (usually 48 hours) but do not need emergency treatment at an A&E.

  95. Patient information

    Patient information leaflet: Non-site-specific cancer rapid diagnostic centre Preparing for appointments Most first appointments will be conducted in person. If a subsequent appointment is needed, this may be conducted via telephone, video or in…

  96. Your stay in hospital

    An inpatient means someone who is staying in hospital overnight or for more than one night.

  97. GP education

    We offer a professional development programme for local GPs to help improve patient care and foster closer working relationships between our consultants and primary care professionals.

  98. Hand and wrist patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to the hand and wrist clinic for your appointment.

  99. St Mary’s consultant co-authors national report into the care and experiences of children moving into adult health services

    Katie Malbon, a paediatric consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, part of West London Children’s Healthcare, has co-authored a groundbreaking report.

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