1. St Mary’s consultant wins national award for research work

    Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.

  2. Medical director Mr Raymond Anakwe on what inspired him to join the NHS

    Medical director, Raymond Anakwe was inspired to join the NHS by his father, whose own journey into medicine began in Nigeria before he moved to Russia and then the UK. Raymond, who has recently become co-sponsor for the multidisciplinary race…

  3. Patient transport

    Getting to hospital can be difficult for some people, because of their clinical condition or mobility. In line with the Department of Health’s guidelines, we provide a non-emergency transport service for patients who cannot get to hospital…

  4. Neonatal care app designed at Imperial College Healthcare now available nationally

    An app designed by doctors, nurses and therapists at Imperial College Healthcare to help support parents of premature babies receiving care in the neonatal unit is now available to parents across the country, following licensing of the app for the…

  5. “There is a whole system that comes together for every patient:” Professor Raj Bhattacharya on his surgical career 

    Orthopaedic surgeon Prof Raj Bhattacharya, who features in the Channel 4 hospital documentary Emergency, on trauma surgery and his “portfolio career”.

  6. Comedian Rich Hall playing charity show as thank you to Charing Cross Hospital and Maggie's charity

    Comedian Rich Hall will play a special show at the Bush Hall on Friday 14 April to support Maggie’s cancer charity's work at Charing Charing Cross Hospital.

  7. Refer to the early pregnancy and acute gynaecology service and gynaecology emergency care

    Find advice and referral information for GPs and secondary care providers who would like to refer patients to our service.

  8. Menopause patient information

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

  9. Parkinson’s Disease Research Unit

    Parkinson's disease affects 1% of the population over the age of 65, but can also develop in people at a much younger age. The key symptoms are tremor, stiffness and slowness of movement. It can also be associated with a number of other "non-motor"…

  10. Living with a transplant

    Testing your blood pressure  We recommend that you buy a blood pressure machine so that you can monitor your blood pressure at home. Learn how to check your blood pressure at home. Your transplant doctor will be able to tell you what blood…

  11. Darzi fellowship in clinical leadership

    We support Darzi fellows in developing their leadership skills with hands-on experience across the Trust.

  12. Trust recognised at HSJ Partnership Awards

    Imperial College Healthcare’s collaborative work was recognised at the recent HSJ Partnership Awards

  13. Imperial Health Charity launches Winter Appeal supporting our children's A&E

    Imperial Health Charity has today launched its annual winter fundraising appeal, which will help us provide extra support for young patients at our children’s A&E department. Donations from members of the public will go towards interactive games…

  14. Pelvic health physiotherapy self-referral form

    The Trust's pelvic health physiotherapy service provides physiotherapy for women and birthing people whose pregnancy is booked at Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital or St. Mary's Hospital.

  15. Accident and emergency patient information

    Our A&Es are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  16. First womb transplant performed in the UK

    After over 25 years of research, a team co-led by Imperial College Healthcare and Oxford University Hospitals has performed the UK's first womb transplant.

  17. Cancer services patient information

    Services including Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie's West London and CLIC Sargent are on-site at Charing Cross Hospital to support you through your cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment.

  18. Proposed tube and rail strikes affecting public transport next week

    There are proposed tube and rail strikes on 21, 23 and 25 June. Please do take a look and plan your journey in advance if you are travelling to and from our hospitals.

  19. Refer to the audiology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our audiology service.

  20. Kidney transplantation

    Our kidney transplantation service provides transplant services and long-term follow-up treatment for patients in northwest London.

  21. Meet Astro, our new virtual assistant for outpatient appointments

    We’ve introduced Astro – our new virtual assistant. This innovative tool uses digital technology to provide instant answers to many of your questions about our outpatient appointment services.

  22. Share your views on Charing Cross refurbishment

    We are working on a full refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor of Charing Cross Hospital and we want your views on how we can improve these spaces.

  23. Refer to the dermatology service

    Find out how to refer to our dermatology services.

  24. Neuro oncology clinics

    Neuro-oncology clinics are held at Clinic 8, a dedicated cancer clinic at Charing Cross Hospital.

  25. 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. You’ll be joining one…

  26. Refer to the urology service

    Find out how to refer patients to our urology service.

  27. "Nurses are perfectly placed to take part in research." Meet Niamh Bohnacker, senior clinical research nurse

    Niamh Bohnacker is senior clinical research nurse and tells us about the Neurosurgery, Emergency and Trauma (NET) research team.

  28. "Promoting a research culture in emergency medicine is essential”: Meet Mary Dawood, consultant nurse emergency medicine

    Emergency care is a vital part of what we do at Imperial College Healthcare, through both our emergency department and major trauma centre. Here, Mary explains the importance of research to this and the joy she feels supporting our emergency nurses…

  29. Information and links

    Travel The Imperial Memory Unit is located at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, London. To take part in one of our clinical trials you will be asked to visit our unit during a number of times. The Imperial Memory Unit will pay/arrange travel…

  30. Patient privacy notice

    Collecting, using and keeping your information secure

  31. Why this year’s bivalent Covid-19 booster vaccines offer improved protection

    Professor Robin Shattock, the head of mucosal infection and immunity within the department of medicine at Imperial College London and one of the first researchers to work on Covid-19 vaccines, explains the benefits of the latest bivalent booster…

  32. New NHS centre in Wembley aims to bring down waiting times and help tackle health inequalities

    The second of three community diagnostic centres for north west London was officially opened in Wembley yesterday, Thursday 1 February 2024.

  33. Breast services patient information

    Our Macmillan navigators offer a single point of contact for patients with cancer.

  34. Brexit: EU citizens working for us

    EU citizens working for the Trust after Brexit and how to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

  35. Charing Cross Hospital attains prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing excellence

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded the distinguished Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing at its Charing Cross Hospital site.

  36. First of three new NHS community diagnostic centres for north west London opens

    The Willesden facility is the first of three new community diagnostic centres in north west London to create additional diagnostic capacity for planned care in community locations, separated from urgent and emergency services.

  37. Liver patient information

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

  38. Infection and immunology

    Train, learn and research with infection and immunology experts at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  39. Sunflower clinics patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to one of our Sunflower clinics for your appointment.

  40. Endometriosis patient information

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

  41. Nutrition and dietetics patient information

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

  42. Redeveloped hospitals

    In 2019, we launched a major programme to redevelop and refurbish our ageing hospitals and now have the once in a lifetime opportunity of delivering a new net zero St Mary’s Hospital.

  43. Your appointments

    We provide care for you before, during, and after pregnancy, and we have a wide number of specialist clinics. Your booking appointment will be your first appointment that you will have with your midwife.

  44. Trust consultant wins prestigious research award

    Professor Alex Comninos has won the prestigious researcher award in this year’s Royal College of Physicians Awards, run jointly with the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

  45. UK and US neurosurgeons in mixed reality first

    Imperial College Healthcare came together with Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine last week for what is believed to be the first-ever publicly documented fully-remote, multi-institution neurosurgical case discussion in mixed…

  46. NHS neurosurgeons introducing cutting-edge, mixed reality technology to improve care

    Our neurosurgery team is introducing mixed reality technology into parts of their day-to-day work to improve training and patient care.

  47. Research

    We aim to lead the way in building capacity and capability in the nursing and midwifery workforce and build academic health careers that makes a difference to our patients

  48. “We’re working with people at their lowest. It’s the scariest, most painful point in their lives.” Meet Luke Wilkinson, Trauma and orthopaedics physiotherapist

    Discover the inspiring journey of Luke Wilkinson, Trauma and orthopaedics physiotherapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Explore the unique set of skills physiotherapists need when caring for major trauma patients.

  49. Tuberculosis patient information

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

  50. In honour of South Asian Heritage Month 2024 - Nymeth Ali

    I joined the Trust in 2011 as a Deputy Laboratory Manager in the Histopathology department at Charing Cross Hospital. I am now the Laboratory Manager for the Cellular Pathology division at North-West London Pathology (NWLP) on the same site. This…

  51. Statement on the Chancellor’s announcement of a reset of the New Hospital Programme

    Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves statement to the House of Commons on 29 July, including that the Government will “conduct a complete reset of the New Hospital Programme, with a thorough, realistic and costed timetable…

  52. Investing in volunteers to build connections with our communities

    Chris Neal, head of volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, explains how the benefits of volunteering to our Trust stretch far beyond the hospital walls.

  53. Acute NHS trusts in north west London commit to shared vision for collaboration and priorities

    The four acute NHS trusts in north west London have set out a shared vision for collaboration and priorities for joint action. Working together as the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative since September 2022, our four organisations have…

  54. Trust nursing staff win Rising Star awards

    Three members of the nursing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been named among the winners of the Rising Star Awards 2024. 

  55. Meet the team

    Management team Professor Alan Winston (lead clinician clinical trials centre) Professor Alan Winston is a consultant physician at Imperial College Healthcare and a professor of HIV and genitourinary medicine at Imperial College London. He has an…

  56. Humans of Health Research series - issue 11

    The Imperial College AHSC has published the latest edition of ‘Humans of Health Research’, which highlights researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.

  57. Humans of Health Research series - issue 8

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

  58. New ‘choice booking’ process on track to help transform outpatient administration

    A new approach to booking outpatient appointments has seen hospital-initiated cancellations fall by over 11 percentage points, patient-initiated cancellations drop almost four percentage points and the proportion of patients who do not attend their…

  59. "Our local communities are key to successful research”: Meet Maria Piggin

    Maria Piggin is partnerships and training manager at the NIHR BRC Imperial Patient Experience Research Centre. In our latest blog, she discusses the importance of involving patients and members of the public in research and the positive impact of…

  60. “At the Trust we are putting our emphasis on achieving equity not just equality”: Meet Hannah Franklin

    The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March, is #EmbraceEquity. Hannah Franklin, health equity programme manager, explains what this theme means for the Trust from a staff and patient perspective, and the difference…

  61. South Asian Heritage Month 2023: Jazz Thind, Chief Financial Officer

    Jazz Thind joined the Trust as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) three and the half years ago and is based at St Mary’s Hospital.     Within her role as CFO, Jazz is a voting Executive Director who sits on the Trust Board and plays a key role in…

  62. Renal frailty

    Information for patients and carers about being an older person with kidney failure What is frailty? As we get older, we can experience more health problems and this accumulation can lead to a condition commonly known as frailty, which is a problem…

  63. Leading life sciences organisations join forces in Paddington

    Paddington Life Sciences Partners is an influential partnership group made up of NHS, industry, community and academic organisations.

  64. Head and neck cancer patient information

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

  65. How we use social media

    Our social media channels are managed by our communications team. We use social media to connect with our patients and local community.

  66. Clinical electives

    Learn how to apply for short term clinical electives with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.

  67. Psycho-oncology patent information

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

  68. Patient information

    Learn more about the investigations and treatments offered by our cardiology service.

  69. Virtual fracture patient infomation

    Find out what to expect from your phone appointment with the virtual fracture clinic team.

  70. Dr David Wingfield to lead on integrating research further into primary care

    GP Dr David Wingfield has been appointed as the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre’s Primary Care Lead.

  71. Black History Month 2023 Saluting our sisters by Joselyn King

    When I read the theme for this year’s Black History Month, ‘Saluting our sisters’, I immediately thought about the most influential sisters in my life. Those who have nurtured me, inspired me and shaped my way of thinking, and I didn’t have to look…

  72. Meet the team - episode one

    In this week’s episode of Hospital on BBC Two, our staff respond to the 22 March Westminster Bridge terror attack. Meet staff who work in our major trauma and A&E departments providing world-class care to our patients every day.

  73. Bariatric surgery patient information

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

  74. Heart health check pop-up coming to Portobello Road Market

    Members of our cardiac team and other local NHS teams will be joining forces with a national charity to offer free heart health checks to the public at Portobello Road Market on Wednesday 29 May, between 10am and 2pm. The Pumping Marvellous…

  75. Charity grant helps doctors utilise data to improve outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer

    Doctors are pioneering a new approach to data analysis that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

  76. New director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences

    Dr Suki Balendra appointed as director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences.

  77. Help with travel costs

    If you have been referred for NHS treatment by your doctor or healthcare professional, and you are on a low income or receive benefits, you may be eligible for help with the cost of travelling to and from your appointments.

  78. Our executive team

    Meet our executive team and clinical divisional directors

  79. St Mary's Hospital wards

    This page includes useful information about each of our wards at St Mary's Hospital, including: visiting times, protected meal times, contact details and simple directions.

  80. Professor Dame Lesley Regan appointed as government’s first ever Women’s Health Ambassador

    Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Trust consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, has been appointed as the government’s first ever Women’s Health Ambassador for England.

  81. Learning and development

    We’re committed to training and educating our people to an exceptionally high standard. We provide learning opportunities at every stage; inspiring you to make the most of your talent.

  82. HHT and PAVM patient information

    Find out what to expect from your initial appointment with our HHT and PAVMs service.

  83. State-of-the-art MRI scanner for Charing Cross Hospital

    We are investing in a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner for the Imaging department at Charing Cross Hospital, as a replacement for our existing 15-year-old scanner.

  84. Endoscopy patient information

    Find out what to expect at your endoscopy appointment.

  85. Appeal to build The Fleming Centre is launched, with HRH Prince William announced as Patron

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have launched an appeal to build The Fleming Centre, which will drive a global movement to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

  86. The Fleming Centre: Driving the fight against antimicrobial resistance

    Professor Ara Darzi, Chair of The Fleming Centre Initiative, writes about the pivotal role this centre will play in the fight against AMR and the far-reaching impact it promises to deliver. 

  87. Past events

    October 2021 > 07 October: Management of recurrent miscarriage GP study afternoon Miss Claire Ross - The recurrent miscarriage early pregnancy clinic Miss Lynn Sykes - Preterm Birth Dr Stephen Quinn - Management of the couple…

  88. New partnership aims to improve local air quality

    We are joining forces with Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Imperial College London for a three-year partnership to improve local air quality.

  89. Meet the PD team

    Consultants:  Professor Edwina Brown – consultant nephrologist  “My main interests are advanced kidney disease (I’m in charge of the advanced kidney disease clinic at Charing Cross Hospital), peritoneal dialysis (I’m also in charge of PD Unit),…

  90. Pioneering Trust surgeon wins Lifetime Achievement Award

    Professor Dame Averil Mansfield CBE has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.

  91. Ear nose and throat patient information

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

  92. Return to practice nursing

    Thinking of returning to nursing? Your skills and experience are needed more than ever before, and there has never been a better time to return to nursing and it is easier than you might think.

  93. Care Information Exchange for children and young people

    The Care Information Exchange is now available for children and young people under 18, giving you access to information about your hospital care such as appointments, clinic letters, test results and treatment plans.

  94. Former patient named Premier League Community Captain

    One of our patients has been awarded Chelsea Football Club’s prestigious annual Premier League Community Captain award.

  95. Humans of Health Research series - issue 10

    The ASHC has published the tenth edition of Humans of Health Research

  96. Accessibility support

    We offer interpreters, carer support, a hearing loop system and more accessibility support for outpatient appointments at Imperial College Healthcare. Find out how you can access the support you need.

  97. Lung cancer patient information

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

  98. Pre-assessment for surgery patient information

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

  99. Community cardiology and respiratory patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our community cardiology and respiratory service.

© Copyright 2025 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust