1. Bariatric clinics

    Our bariatric surgery service is based at St Mary's Hospital.

  2. Meet the ophthalmology team

    Our ophthalmology service is managed by a team of consultants, orthoptists and optometrists.

  3. Our achievements

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

  4. 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.

  5. Call for concern

    Clinical deterioration is detected by clinical staff every day, using their own skills, and knowledge as well as digital and other early warning systems. However, friends and relatives, as well as patients themselves, may spot ‘soft signs’ of…

  6. First wave of rest nests handed over to Trust staff

    First wave of fully refurbished, interior-designed staff breakrooms handed over to intensive care, pharmacy and acute medicine teams in new ‘rest nest’ programme. Three fully refurbished staff ‘rest nests’ have opened at Imperial College Healthcare…

  7. 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…

  8. Breast reconstruction surgery patient information

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

  9. Fertility open evening

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

  10. Pain management patient information

    Find out what to expect at your pain management appointment.

  11. Trust recognised at HSJ Partnership Awards

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

  12. HPB surgery patient information

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

  13. What to bring

    What to bring to hospital for you and your baby The following checklist is a guide provided by NHS England on what to bring in preparation for labour and birth. If you would like more advice on what to pack, please ask in your your virtual…

  14. Meet the team episode three

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

  15. Neurology clinics

    Our neurology service runs clinics at Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s and Western Eye hospitals.

  16. PREPARE programme

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

  17. 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"…

  18. Neurology patient information

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

  19. Patient information

    Before your appointment  You will usually be seen around six weeks after being referred to our varicose vein surgery service. If you have a new venous ulcer we aim to see you within two weeks of referral.  You are welcome to bring a relative, close…

  20. New Trust non-executive directors appointed as board in common is established

    Linda Burke, Aman Dalvi, David Moss and Janet Rubin have been appointed to the board of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as non-executive directors. With other board colleagues - chair Matthew Swindells, vice chair Bob Alexander, existing…

  21. Patient and public involvement

    Our patient and public involvement strategy sets out our objectives and plans to ensure our organisation listens and responds to the needs and preferences of our patients and communities.

  22. HHT and PAVM patient information

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

  23. Anaesthetics patient information

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

  24. Refer to the tuberculosis service

    Find out how to refer patients to our tuberculosis service.

  25. Neurosurgery patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our neurosurgery service.

  26. Your stay in hospital

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

  27. Head and neck cancer reconstruction patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment at the head and neck cancer reconstruction service.

  28. Allied health professionals

    Allied health professionals provide treatment, diagnosis and support that help transform people's lives.

  29. Blood group matching for patients with inherited blood disorders

    Patients living with inherited blood disorders, who rely on regular blood transfusions, can now have a test to identify blood which most closely matches their own.

  30. Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

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

  31. 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.

  32. Endocrine surgery patient information

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

  33. Help improve bone and joint care 16 June

    Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.

  34. Industrial action by the RCN on 15 and 20 December

    Our absolute priority is to ensure we collectively provide safe care to all our patients during the industrial action. We have developed detailed plans which has determined what services we will run and what can be postponed. We will always provide…

  35. 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…

  36. Organ and tissue donation

    A single donor can save the life of several people and improve the quality of life of many more. ​

  37. Board paper archive

    Board paper archive

  38. Channel 4 documentary gives unique insight into London's major trauma network

    Staff from the Trust’s major trauma pathway and emergency department will feature in a brand new Channel 4 documentary series, which will follow the work of London’s major trauma network.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. Clinical ethics

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

  42. Help improve bone and joint care 14 June

    Join this online event to meet local doctors and help improve bone and joint care in north west London.

  43. 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…

  44. Specialist neurological rehabilitation patient information

    Your neurological rehabilitation sessions will be unique to you and your condition, but here are a few things you should know before you begin.

  45. Cardiothoracic surgery patient information

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

  46. 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.

  47. Information and advice about industrial action (30 April – 1 May)

    A 28-hour strike by Royal College of Nursing members is due to take place between 8pm on Sunday 30 April and midnight on Monday 1 May.

  48. Humans of Health Research exhibition - new dates for White City

    Imperial College AHSC is holding a free photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research at White City Community Centre, between 30 May and 3 June (10.00-17.00).

  49. Share your views on NHS proposal to improve orthopaedic surgery in north west London

    Patients and local people are being asked for their views on a proposal to create a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery.

  50. “Clinical trials help improve medical practice and discover new treatments” – meet Idah Mojela

    Idah Mojela is lead research nurse for HIV & Infectious Disease at Imperial College Healthcare. For International Clinical Trials Day, Saturday 20 May, she tells us what attracted her to a career in research and why clinical trials are important.

  51. Psychiatry liaison service patient information

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

  52. BBC Two Hospital series 2

    The second series of Hospital, a four part series, again followed staff and patients at the Trust’s five hospitals to illustrate the achievements and challenges facing the NHS.

  53. 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…

  54. 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…

  55. 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.

  56. Meet the team

    The Imperial Memory Unit is a research unit run by Dr Richard Perry, conducting clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease at Charing Cross Hospital. Our team is made up of experienced doctors, research nurses, raters,…

  57. 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…

  58. "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…

  59. 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.

  60. Our plans to maintain high quality care throughout a challenging winter

    We are finalising plans to maintain high quality care for all our patients throughout what is anticipated to be a challenging winter.

  61. 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.

  62. Call for concern – a patient safety initiative

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has extended its roll out of the 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…

  63. Ukrainian surgeons visit St Mary’s Hospital to observe life and limb-saving trauma surgery techniques

    Surgeons from hospitals in Ukraine visited St Mary’s Hospital last week (21-22 February) to learn more about complex surgery techniques which could save lives and limbs at home. The Ukrainian surgeons spent two days meeting members of the Trust’s…

  64. Patient experience

    You will find information on patients experiences with:  the two different types of PD CAPD APD  Storing the equipment to perform PD  Holidays and working  Training Follow-up…

  65. Urology patient information

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

  66. Industrial action planned for January and February 2023

    Several public sector unions – including some NHS unions – are planning industrial action on a number of days in January and February 2023.

  67. Improving safety through collaboration, connection and behaviour change

    Helping Our Teams Transform (HOTT) is a programme developed at the Trust that uses behaviour nudges, human factors and team building to improve safety, effectiveness and efficiency within teams.

  68. Innovation partnership looks to recycle facemasks into new products for the NHS

    Millions of items of PPE discarded in hospitals could be recycled into new products for the NHS.

  69. 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.

  70. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care

    If you’re looking for your next move, and want to work in a private setting with all the employee benefits of the NHS, then we want to hear from you.

  71. 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…

  72. Improving cancer care pathways at Imperial College Healthcare

    In February 2024, we kicked off a major programme to find out how we could make our cancer care pathways work better for patients and their families, drawing directly on their views and ideas as well as those of our staff and care partners. While…

  73. 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.

  74. Flagship lounges at Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals officially open for staff

    Two new staff lounges within Hammersmith and Charing Cross restaurants are now officially open.

  75. 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.

  76. 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…

  77. Charing Cross Hospital wards

    Useful information for each of our wards at Charing Cross Hospital, including: visiting times, protected meal times, contact details and simple directions.

  78. Help improve care for people with bone and joint problems in west and north west London

    Join our online events to meet local doctors and share your views to help improve our routine orthopaedic surgery (such as knee or hip replacements) and wider musculoskeletal services (bone and joint services including physiotherapy, pain…

  79. Ophthalmology patient information

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

  80. 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…

  81. Head and neck prosthetics patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our head and neck prosthetics service.

  82. Pleural disease patient information

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

  83. “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…

  84. Hammersmith Hospital wards

    Click on a ward name: A7 ward (cardiac care unit) Location Fourth floor, Zone A  How to find us Enter the hospital via the south main entrance. You will see a reception…

  85. 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 2023.   As a research-led NHS Trust, many of our senior clinicians are actively researching in…

  86. Planned procedures and surgery

    Planned procedures and surgery If you are a patient and your procedure or surgery was postponed during the pandemic or you are waiting for an appointment or a date for treatment, we will contact you directly as soon as we can. If you are worried…

  87. 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…

  88. Planning to leave hospital

    We want every hour, every day, you spend in hospital to count towards getting you the care you need and for you to be able to leave hospital as soon as you are medically fit to do so. We also want to make sure we work efficiently so that we can…

  89. My Breast Cancer Journey: Shirlee Rufo's Story

    Shirlee Rufo, theatre recovery team lead at Imperial College Healthcare, shares her breast cancer journey and the importance of regular checks. Discover insights on support, treatment, and finding joy amidst challenges this Breast Cancer Awareness…

  90. Open Britain exhibition at Charing Cross Hospital

    A photography exhibit celebrating the contributions first-generation migrants have made to the NHS is now on display in the main entrance of Charing Cross Hospital. JJ Keith’s exhibit, Open Britain: Portrait of a Diverse Nation, was developed in…

  91. Episode two: frequently asked questions

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

  92. Chaplaincy and faith services

    Our chaplaincy team offers confidential religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to all patients, visitors, and staff across our five hospital sites, during normal working hours and as a 24/7 urgent out-of-hours on-call service.

  93. Miss Georgina Williams: Transforming Lives Through Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Discover the inspiring journey of Miss Georgina Williams, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Explore her role in life-changing surgeries, including a complex trauma case featured in Channel 4’s…

  94. 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.

  95. Celebrating 51 years of friendship born from our Trust

    Last month we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Gestational Trophoblastic Centre. Today, we are celebrating the extraordinary story of three friends who met at our National Gestational Trophoblastic Centre in 1971 and have remained…

  96. Our history

    Learn about the history of Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals

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