1. Soft and bite sized food pdf file icon

  2. Soft and bite sized food for people with kidney conditions pdf file icon

  3. Nutrition and dietetics patient information

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

  4. Easy chew food pdf file icon

  5. Speech and language therapy patient information

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

  6. Pureed food pdf file icon

  7. Researcher urges food industry to reduce salt in food

    The food industry must do more to lower the amount of salt in their products in order to tackle high blood pressure, says an Imperial expert.

  8. Minced Moist food pdf file icon

  9. ImperialInfographicWeek12A Food services v02 200504 pdf file icon

  10. Statement on the use of Good Food Chain products

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has not used any products supplied by the Good Food Chain in any of its five hospitals since 25 May 2019, when an alert from Public Health England alert was first received. All of the company’s products –…

  11. 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…

  12. Children's allergy patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your child's allergy appointment.

  13. Response to CQC Children and Young People CQC survey results

    Our response to the publication of the CQC’s 2016 children and young people’s survey on Tuesday 28 November 2017.

  14. Pureed food for people with kidney conditions pdf file icon

  15. Toolkits: Microaggressions being an ally and talking about race

    Our commitment is underpinned by our four values and behaviours (Kind, Expert, Collaborative and Aspirational). Our range of toolkits provide you with the support to understand and challenge discrimination. They are designed to be accessible to…

  16. Following your successful food challenge supervised feed pdf file icon

  17. Food for parents on the neonatal unit pdf file icon

  18. Help us improve safety

    Patient safety is the avoidance of unintended or unexpected harm to people, when they are receiving healthcare. It is one of our top priorities. Have you been involved in a patient safety incident and investigation? We are reviewing how we respond…

  19. Following your inconclusive food challenge supervised feed pdf file icon

  20. Following your unsuccessful food challenge supervised feed pdf file icon

  21. Weight management and bariatric dietitians

    About our service  The dietetic team at Imperial Weight Centre are here to provide help and support to people who are trying to reduce their weight with or without surgery with the support of our Tier 3 Weight Management Service and Tier 4…

  22. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your ophthalmology appointment

  23. Sustainable catering

    We will enable more sustainable catering at our hospital sites through a food and retail transformation programme which maps sustainability from farm-to-plate. This includes reviewing our supply chains, increasing plant-based and locally sourced…

  24. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your cardiology appointment

  25. Refer to the children's allergy service

    Find out how to refer patients to our children's allergy service.

  26. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your gastroenterology appointment

  27. "I knew the gut microbiome was important to our health and I wanted to focus my future career on understanding how": Meet James Kinross

    An Imperial surgeon specialising in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.

  28. “It is incredibly humbling and empowering to be the first doctor to win MasterChef” – Meet Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed

    Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed is a specialist registrar in hepatology and gastroenterology at the Trust. She made history as the first ever doctor to win MasterChef in 2017 and since then she has published three books: Foodology, Khazana and The Kitchen…

  29. What to expect

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

  30. Minced Moist food for people with kidney conditions pdf file icon

  31. Before surgery

    The Bariatric dietitians provide support and guidance during your pre-operative and post-operative surgical journey. Patients that have completed the Tier 3 weight management program at the imperial weight centre or an equivalent program elsewhere…

  32. Trial may allow children with food allergies to live without the fear of a serious reaction

    Young patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a new randomised controlled trial that could transform the lives of children with food allergies.

  33. Easy chew food for people with kidney conditions pdf file icon

  34. Food challenge what you need to know children pdf file icon

  35. What to expect

    Find out what to expect before your colorectal surgery appointment

  36. 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…

  37. Nutrition and dietetics

    Our nutrition and dietetics team advise our patients on nutrition, food-related problems and practical ways to manage disease and ill health.

  38. Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

    Three types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for the first time in a new study.

  39. AHSC seminar: Tackling and treating childhood and adult obesity

    Join us for the next in the AHSC seminar series, where an expert from the Trust will pair up with an academic from the College to talk about their latest work in obesity. Professor Majid Ezzati, of Imperial College London’s School of Public Health,…

  40. 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.

  41. Renal - physiotherapy and frailty docx file icon

  42. Imperial researchers call for urgent action to tackle obesity epidemic

    There is an urgent need for new dietary approaches and treatments to tackle the global health crisis of obesity in children and adults say Imperial experts. The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016 and experts…

  43. Bariatric surgery – not just about losing weight

    Laparoscopic bariatric surgery – minimally invasive weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass – has many medical benefits, but it also means profound lifestyle changes for patients. In this blog post, lead bariatric surgeon at the Trust, Mr Ahmed…

  44. Patient diagnosed with rare allergy after severe reaction to Christmas dinner

    A patient who suffered a mysterious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction after eating his Christmas dinner and going for a walk, has been diagnosed with a rare allergy by clinicians at St Mary’s Hospital.

  45. Children's allergy clinics

    Our children's allergy service holds clinics at Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals.

  46. Nutrition and Ovarian Cancer pdf file icon

  47. Giving patients with dementia the NoSH they need

    Plenty of fluids and a bit of what you fancy is commonly dispensed health advice to the sick – alongside a healthy dose of home-made chicken soup. But many patients with dementia who are in hospital suffer from poor nutrition, forgetting when they…

  48. Glaucoma diagnostics and monitoring pdf file icon

  49. Children's diabetes patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your child's diabetes appointment.

  50. Children's respiratory clinics

    Our children's respiratory service holds clinics at St Mary's Hospital.

  51. Comedian and TV Presenter, Mo Gilligan opens Play and Therapy Room at St Mary’s Hospital

    We were delighted to welcome Comedian and TV Presenter, Mo Gilligan to St Mary’s Hospital to help us and Imperial Health Charity celebrate the opening of a brand-new Play and Therapy Room on the Great Western Ward.

  52. 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.

  53. Allergy patient information

    Find out what to expect when you come to our allergy clinic for your appointment.

  54. Pterygium and Surgery pdf file icon

  55. 'Compassionate communities' supports local health projects to address impacts of Covid-19

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial Health Charity have today announced 20 community organisations that will receive up to £30,000 in vital funding to improve the health and wellbeing of people most affected by Covid-19 in north west…

  56. Children's nutrition and dietetics clinics

    Our children's nutrition and dietetics service holds clinics at St Mary's and Hammer smith hospitals.

  57. Trust Powerpoint Slide Presentation PCOS and OI pdf file icon

  58. Christmas tree lighting at St Mary's Hospital

    Join Imperial Health Charity in front of the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother (QEQM) building to switch on the lights of the St Mary’s Hospital Christmas tree and mark the start of the annual Wishing Tree Appeal.

  59. Pay and benefits

    When you join the NHS you'll receive a range of benefits

  60. Health and Safety Policy pdf file icon

  61. Living with cancer at Christmas: how to get the most from the festive period

    Becky Johl, lead nurse in oncology and chemotherapy at Charing Cross Hospital, tells us about her experiences of working on the wards at Christmas, and shares Macmillan Cancer Support’s top tips for how to make the festive period more manageable.

  62. Meet the children's nutrition and dietetics team

    Our children's nutrition and dietetics service is managed by a team of specialist dietitians.

  63. Laser surgery and dilatation surgery pdf file icon

  64. ‘Compassionate communities’ initiative supporting health and wellbeing for the most in need

    Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, our pioneering new funding initiative – Compassionate communities - has helped to improve the health and wellbeing of people most affected by the hidden impacts of Covid-19. We’ve awarded grants…

  65. Christmas tree lighting at the Western Eye Hospital

    Join Imperial Health Charity in front of the Western Eye Hospital to switch on the lights of the Christmas tree and mark the start of the annual Wishing Tree Appeal.

  66. Blepharitis and eyelid hygiene treatment pdf file icon

  67. Pregnancy and sickle cell disease pdf file icon

  68. Dementia care patient information

    Find out how our dementia care team supports patients.

  69. Understanding gastroscopy and colonoscopy pdf file icon

  70. Patient and public involvement strategy pdf file icon

  71. CERNER Videos and E learning pdf file icon

  72. After your colonoscopy and polypectomy pdf file icon

  73. HIV and breastfeeding your baby pdf file icon

  74. Developers invited to explore proposed redevelopment approach for St Mary’s Hospital

    Property developers are being invited to participate in a ‘soft market testing’ process as an early step in the full redevelopment of the St Mary’s Hospital site in Paddington

  75. 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…

  76. Christmas tree lighting at Hammersmith Hospital

    Join Imperial Health Charity at the front of Hammersmith Hospital to switch on the lights of the Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea hospitals.

  77. Urology patient information

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

  78. Cleaning and sterilising ear moulds pdf file icon

  79. Understanding gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy pdf file icon

  80. Children's allergy

    Our children's allergy and respiratory medicine service provides a thorough assessment of children with the full spectrum of respiratory and allergic conditions.

  81. Postcystoscopy BOTOX and BULKAMID pdf file icon

  82. 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…

  83. Nursing and midwifery strategy 20132016 pdf file icon

  84. “Teamwork is what carries us through when we treat patients with such horrific injuries”: Meet Kshem Yapa, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon

    No two days are the same in our major trauma centre. Here, Kshem Yapa gives us an insight into his role as a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon and shares his experience of treating 33-year-old Zoltan who features in Emergency, from…

  85. Tocilizumab and Sarilumab treatment for Covid 19 pdf file icon

  86. Facilities at Western Eye Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Western Eye Hospital

  87. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy pdf file icon

  88. Research projects that have improved health outcomes showcased at public event

    Pioneering clinical and health research projects were showcased at a special public event at Hammersmith Hospital. More than 150 visitors attended the Health Research Matters event, a celebration of research funded by NIHR Imperial Biomedical…

  89. Urological and urothelial cancers patient information

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

  90. “The charity helped us stay with our son”

    Emma Garlick explains how a grant from Imperial Health Charity's Hardship Fund supported her family while her son was in hospital.

  91. Empowering young people with severe allergies to share their stories

    Paediatric allergy and immunology consultant Dr Claudia Gore worked with young patients and their families to create the video series "Terrific Teens," which stars young people with severe allergies. To highlight Allergy Awareness Week, she shares…

  92. 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.

  93. Healthcare support workers present innovative hydration and nutrition programme for patients with dementia at international conference

    Two healthcare support workers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have spoken about the impact an innovative nutrition and hydration programme has had, on patients with dementia, at an international conference on dementia.

  94. Blood thinners and oculoplastic surgery pdf file icon

  95. AGM Questions and Responses 2020 pdf file icon

  96. Improving health and equity – everybody’s business

    For long-standing observers of healthcare policy, rising interest in population health and health inequalities may feel like Groundhog Day. But it has to be different this time, argue Dr Bob Klaber, paediatrician and Imperial College Healthcare…

  97. Christmas tree lighting at Charing Cross Hospital

    Join Imperial Health Charity at the main entrance to Charing Cross Hospital to switch on the lights of the Christmas tree and mark the start of the annual Wishing Tree Appeal.

  98. Allergy

    We provide a complete allergy service to diagnose and treat a range of allergic diseases.

  99. Sentinel lymph node injection and scan pdf file icon

  100. Preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism pdf file icon

  101. Infection prevention and control Annual report 2023 pdf file icon

  102. Understanding eggs sperm and the embryo 25072018 pdf file icon

  103. Data Protection Confidentiality and Information Sharing Policy pdf file icon

  104. The best protection against measles

    Measles cases are rising across the country, with a particular increase in London in recent weeks. TikTok has launched #GrabAJab: an in-app campaign to encourage people to get the MMR vaccine, featuring expert NHS voices and links to NHS information.

  105. Constipation and defecatory dysfunction pdf file icon

  106. Your polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test pdf file icon

  107. Bone marrow aspirate and trephine children pdf file icon

  108. Safeguarding Children and Young People Declaration pdf file icon

  109. Preventing and treating anaemia during pregnancy pdf file icon

  110. Primary Care and TB in London pdf file icon

  111. Annual Equality and Diversity Workforce Report 2017 pdf file icon

  112. Neonatology patient information

    Information for parents and visitors of our neonatal units.

  113. AE attendances by type and site pdf file icon

  114. More NoSH for patients with dementia

    Patients with dementia receiving treatment at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are being offered specialised support to help ensure they are eating and drinking enough while in hospital.

  115. Compassionate Communities £450,000 funding programme launched

    Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, the Trust is pioneering a new funding programme – Compassionate Communities - to support some of the most vulnerable people impacted by Covid-19 in North West London. Programme manager Hannah…

  116. Annual accounts and audit letter 201314 pdf file icon

  117. Renal department - Occupational therapy and frailty pdf file icon

  118. Annual Equality and Diversity Workforce Report 2016 pdf file icon

  119. Improving shoulder and arm pain and movement class for people being treated for breast cancer pdf file icon

  120. Living and working with sickle cell disease

    Annabel Ashalley-Anthony is an administrator in the education centre at Hammersmith Hospital. She is also a sickle cell disease (SCD) sufferer receiving treatment from the haematology team on the same site. While sickle cell disease can affect…

  121. New children's research facility opens at Imperial

    A research facility that aims to improve the quality of life, treatment and care for children with complex diseases formally opened this month.

  122. S Hall Practical Tips and Safety Netting Final pdf file icon

  123. Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital location map pdf file icon

  124. Wembley and Willesden CDCs referrer information pdf file icon

  125. Aristeidis Chaidos Elevated Immunoglobulins and Paraproteins pdf file icon

  126. Children's nutrition and dietetics patient information

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

  127. Facilities at Hammersmith Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Hammersmith Hospital

  128. 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…

  129. Trust celebrates first ever Gratitude Festival to thank staff

    This week marks our first ever Gratitude Festival – a week-long celebration dedicated to thanking all our 14,000 staff.

  130. Priapism and sickle cell disease in adolescents pdf file icon

  131. A typical day in ICU

    Find out what a typical day in ICU is like

  132. Gynaecological cancer health and wellbeing clinics pdf file icon

  133. Food for parents on the neonatal unit - SMH only pdf file icon

  134. Counselling and support services at Imperial College renal and transplant centre pdf file icon

  135. Facilities at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.

  136. Nadja Yosef and Bozena Sobien Community Gynae Admin pdf file icon

  137. Safe nurse and staffing levels for May 2015 pdf file icon

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  142. Audiology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your audiology appointment.

  143. 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…

  144. Patient experience

    We measure and monitor patient experience in a number of ways: Friends and family test– see our latest results overview below VoiceAbility – find out how to complain about NHS care Complaints and patient advice and liaison service…

  145. Better health for life through compassionate communities

    Hannah Fontana, Strategy, research and innovation programme manager, explains how the Compassionate Communities initiative will help to tackle some of the complex health problems deepened by the pandemic. We’re working in partnership with Imperial…

  146. 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…

  147. ‘Compassionate communities’ programme launched to support local health projects

    Community organisations working to improve the health and wellbeing of people in north west London most affected by Covid-19 will have the chance to bid for vital funding, thanks to an innovative new grants programme. Our partners at Imperial…

  148. JHOSC Recommendations and Info Requests 8 March 2023: Elective Orthopaedic Centre pdf file icon

  149. Algorithm for Primary Care Management and Referral to Hepatology Services pdf file icon

  150. Proposal Document Acute Medicine and Chest Pain Pathways Final 100616 pdf file icon

  151. The Daisy Award for exceptional nurses and midwives pdf file icon

  152. Safe nurse and staffing levels for November 2015 pdf file icon

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  156. Questions for the Board 29 July 2020 and responses F pdf file icon

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  161. Annual Patient Equality and Diversity Report 2016 17 pdf file icon

  162. Listening and learning from our patients and local communities during Covid-19

    Hannah Fontana, strategy, research and innovation programme manager, explains how we’re approached learning from the experiences of our patients and communities during the first wave of Covid-19, so we can improve how we do things in the next wave.

  163. How acts of kindness can improve care and strengthen teams

    Dr Bob Klaber is a passionate advocate for the importance of kindness in providing care and in working in teams. Here, he shares some of the evidence on how kindness can lead to better outcomes and how he puts kindness into practice at work.

  164. AE attends and performance by hospital site pdf file icon

  165. After your endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy pdf file icon

  166. Leading change through vision values and behaviours leaflet 2019 20 pdf file icon

  167. Safe nurse and staffing levels for October 2019 pdf file icon

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  177. Upgrade and Development of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit pdf file icon

  178. Imperial researchers to tackle a rare airway disorder and balance problems

    Two allied health professionals have been awarded prestigious research fellowships from the National Institute of Health Research. Gemma Clunie, clinical specialist speech and language therapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Rebecca…

  179. Under pressure – how we’re reducing pressure ulcers in our hospitals

    Pressure ulcers can be a serious problem for patients who cannot move easily or are wearing medical devices. In this blog post, Sue Burgis, head of practice and innovation in the nursing directorate at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, talks…

  180. Trust seeks feedback on physiotherapy proposal

    Views are being sought on the proposal to close the hydrotherapy pool at Charing Cross Hospital and replace the service it provides with land-based therapies.

  181. Op RESTORE: Ministerial visit to St Mary’s Hospital

    Earlier this week, we welcomed veterans’ minister Johnny Mercer and health secretary Steve Barclay to St Mary's Hospital to meet with the Op RESTORE team.

  182. Clinical haematology outpatient department and day care services at HH docx file icon

  183. Understanding oesophageal manometry and 24-hour pH monitoring pdf file icon

  184. Charing Cross Day Nursery drop off and collecting times pdf file icon

  185. Safe nurse and staffing levels for June 2014 pdf file icon

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  194. Charing Cross Day Nursery drop off and collecting times pdf file icon

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  208. Workforce equality diversity and inclusion annual report 22 - 2023 pdf file icon

  209. Annual Equality Diversity and Inclusion Patient Report 2019 20 pdf file icon

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  211. Birth options and vaginal birth after caesarean section pdf file icon

  212. Safe nurse and staffing levels for July 2019 pdf file icon

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  217. Be a patient assessor

    We would like to invite local people to become patient assessors and help us to improve the environment where we deliver patient care.

  218. Dementia diagnostics and treatment GP study afternoon 26 November 2015 pdf file icon

  219. Safe nurse and staffing levels for September 2017 pdf file icon

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  228. ICHT Trust Board Public 20 May 2020 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  229. Children's speech and language therapy patient information

    Find out what to expect at your child's speech and language therapy appointment.

  230. Children and young people parents' guide

    Here we’ve provided some information to help you prepare for your child’s visit or stay in hospital.

  231. Children's nutrition and dietetics

    The paediatric nutrition and dietetic service provides essential support and care for all paediatric inpatients, outpatient and daycase services.

  232. Head and neck prosthetics

    Our head and neck maxillofacial prosthetics laboratory provides bespoke prosthesis and splints for defects and injuries to the head and neck.

  233. GPs & referrers

    GPs & referrers

  234. Trans and non-binary

  235. Paediatric haemostasis and thrombosis

  236. Courses and support before and after birth

    Our antenatal (pregnancy) and postnatal (after birth) courses have been created by our midwives, doctors and physiotherapists to give you and your birth partner the information to support your pregnancy, delivery, recovery and journey as a new…

  237. Nutrition and dietetics

    Learning and development is also embedded in day to day practice. Nutritionists at Imperial College Healthcare work closely with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy members of staff to gain broad experience within…

  238. Electrophysiology and devices

    Our electrophysiology and devices service is internationally renowned in the specialist management of heart rhythm disorders.

  239. Disciplinary Policy and Procedure pdf file icon

  240. STI testing and vaccinations

  241. 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…

  242. Genomics and personalised medicine

    Our maternity and obstetrics service provides care for parents and their babies before pregnancy and during pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond.

  243. Paediatric nutrition and dietetics

  244. Contact and find us

  245. Orthoptics and visual fields

    The orthoptic service provides diagnosis and treatment of eye movement disorders and visual development problems in adults.

  246. PrEP and PEP

  247. Quality and performance reports

    Through our quality and performance reports, we evaluate our activity against a range of key performance indicators (KPIs).

  248. Equality, diversity and inclusion

    With the majority of our workforce coming from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background, our diversity gives us a unique perspective on the challenges facing the world.

  249. Hair and nail disorders

    The hair and nail clinic at Charing Cross Hospital provides dermatological examinations, investigations to achieve a diagnosis, and treatment for a range of conditions affecting hair and nails.

  250. Lipids and cardiovascular risk

    Our lipids and cardiovascular risk clinic is a one-stop centre for genetic diagnosis and management of lipid disorders. We also offer research facilities and access to new medications.

  251. Ectropion and entropion pdf file icon

  252. Bleeding and clotting disorders

    This service provides diagnostic and management services for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders.

  253. Find nursing and midwifery jobs

    Find out more about the pay scheme that applies to all employees in the NHS

  254. Medical and dental

    We like to show our appreciation for a job well done with a series of awards that recognise the contribution you make, either day to day or over the course of your career.

  255. Visiting us

  256. Tests and results

    When should I come for my test? The letter that came with this leaflet has your appointment date and time on it. Please make sure you arrive at least five minutes before your appointment time. How will I get my results? Your test results will be…

  257. Customised growth charts and the DESiGN GAP study docx file icon

  258. Annual Equality and Diversity Patient Report 2021 22 pdf file icon

  259. Safe nurse and staffing levels for October 2017 pdf file icon

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  272. Kidney and pancreas transplantation

    Our transplantation centre serves north west London and its population of almost two million people.

  273. 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…

  274. Head and neck cancer

    Our head and neck cancer unit treats infections, benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumours, facial trauma and deformities.

  275. Fertility and reproductive medicine

    The fertility and reproductive medicine service provides comprehensive medical and surgical investigation for fertility and reproductive problems.

  276. 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.

  277. Using our website

    We are committed to protecting your privacy when you use our website. This page explains how we do this.

  278. Hand and wrist clinic

    We provide a consultant-led service to diagnose and treat all conditions affecting the hand and wrist.

  279. Amblyopia and occlusion therapy pdf file icon

  280. Cardiovascular health and rehabilitation

    We offer our cardiovascular health and rehabilitation service to patients diagnosed with heart disease; it includes health education, advice on cardiovascular risk reduction, physical activity, diet and stress management.

  281. Tricia Tan Polyuria and Polydipsia GP training day 21st April 2016 pptx pdf file icon

  282. Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality Annual Report pdf file icon

  283. Coronavirus: latest information and advice

    Face coverings for outpatients and visitors From Monday 15 June, all visitors when in our hospital, including those visiting patients or attending outpatient appointments, will need to wear face coverings to reduce the risk of spreading…

  284. 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.

  285. Kidney disease in pregnancy (obstetric nephrology)

    We are involved in national and international research, and also in developing the UK clinical practice guidelines in this area of medicine. What We Offer Prepregnancy counselling clinic Having kidney disease can affect pregnancy and make it…

  286. Neurodisability and child development

    We offer comprehensive multidisciplinary and multi-agency services for children with neurodisability, communication disorders, and behavioural problems.

  287. Children's accident and emergency

    Our dedicated children’s A&E sees children in a purpose-built, child-friendly environment working alongside our adult emergency department.

  288. Infection and immunology

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

  289. Amblyopia and occlusion therapy pdf file icon

  290. Healthier hearts and lungs pdf file icon

  291. Nurses and midwives

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

  292. Kidney and transplant services

    Our kidney and transplant service offers comprehensive treatment and resources to patients with kidney disease, and is home to Europe’s largest kidney and transplant facility.

  293. Patients and visitors

    Covid-19 testing for pregnant women Birthing people and their support partners no longer need to test for routine appointments, even if they are staying overnight in hospital. This is in line with the latest government guidance. In some…

  294. GPs and referrers

  295. Open Access Follow-Up (OAFU) - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  296. Board in Common Q and A Summary 18 April pdf file icon

  297. Safe nurse and staffing levels for December 2015 pdf file icon

  298. Safe nurse and staffing levels for February 2019 pdf file icon

  299. Safe nurse and staffing levels for April 2017 pdf file icon

  300. Safe nurse and staffing levels for August 2021 pdf file icon

  301. Safe nurse and staffing levels for May 2021 pdf file icon

  302. Safe nurse and staffing levels for January 2018 pdf file icon

  303. Safe nurse and staffing levels for November 2018 pdf file icon

  304. Safe nurse and staffing levels for March 2017 pdf file icon

  305. Safe nurse and staffing levels for October 2016 pdf file icon

  306. Safe nurse and staffing levels for February 2016 pdf file icon

  307. Safe nurse and staffing levels for February 2022 pdf file icon

  308. Annual equality and diversity workforce report 2018 19 pdf file icon

  309. New heart procedure pioneered by Trust set to become global standard

    A new tool for assessing the narrowing of the heart's arteries is set to be adopted internationally as the new global standard in evaluating patients’ suitability for a stent.

  310. Ophthalmology accident and emergency

    Our eye accident and emergency service provides emergency eye treatment allowing rapid diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions which cannot wait for a formal referral from a GP. Please new reduced opening hours below.

  311. Plastic and reconstructive surgery

    Our plastic and reconstructive surgery department treats a wide range of conditions that require reconstruction surgery following emergencies or cancer.

  312. Freshly prepared meals now on the menu for children treated at St Mary's Hospital

    Children being treated at St Mary’s Hospital are now benefiting from meals freshly prepared onsite, in a brand new kitchen.

  313. Birth centres

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

  314. Preventing and tackling conflict

    These challenges can be very frustrating for staff and patients alike. We understand that these frustrations may lead to tension and even conflict. However, aggressive behaviour and violence are never acceptable, whether in person, over the phone…

  315. Lists and registers

    Declaration of interests - decision making staff The following information is available on request: Main contractors and suppliers registers Asset information registers Gifts and hospitality registers Publicly available…

  316. Ethos, values and behaviours

    Our organisational ethos, values and behaviours, developed through extensive involvement with our staff and with our stakeholders, provide the foundations for all that we do.

  317. Nursing and midwifery

  318. Speech and language therapy

    Education and training is an important part of our speech and language therapy department. From self-directed study to professional development, journal clubs and peer support.

  319. Relationships, resilience, and collaboration help deepen integration during Covid-19, and for the long-term

    Anna Bokobza, integrated care programme director, and Toby Hyde, deputy director of transformation, explain how we have listened to and learned from primary care, the voluntary sector, local authorities and other partners during the first wave of…

  320. Urological and urothelial cancers

    Our urological and urothelial cancer service diagnoses and manages the treatment of prostate, kidney and bladder cancers.

  321. Tests and results

    When should I come for my test? The letter that came with this leaflet has your appointment date and time on it. Please make sure you arrive at least five minutes before your appointment time. How will I get my results? Your test results will be…

  322. Orthotics and prosthetics

  323. Paediatric kidney and hypertension

  324. Proposal to improve heart and lung care and research that will see majority of Royal Brompton services remaining in north west London

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in collaboration with Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College London, has today finalised an initial joint proposal to improve heart and lung services locally and nationally.

  325. Children's kidney and hypertension

    Our children’s kidney unit investigates and treats children with conditions affecting the kidneys and urinary system, and with high blood pressure.

  326. Policies and procedures

    Complaints process Data protection confidentiality and information sharing policy Disciplinary policy and procedure Drug formulary Elective access policy Equality diversity and inclusion policy Health and Safety Policy …

  327. 25 and under

  328. Miscarriage: myths and beyond

    Come to this open evening to meet the experts and learn about the causes of miscarriage, the investigations we provide and the myths surrounding it. Professor Lesley Regan, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)…

  329. Vaginal dilators and MRKH docx file icon

  330. Evisceration and enucleation pdf file icon

  331. Accident and emergency

    Our accident and emergency (A&E) service is staffed by expert teams to provide specialised emergency treatment, giving patients the best chance of recovery.

  332. Speech and language therapy

    Our speech and language therapists (SLTs) service offers assessment and treatment for speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.

  333. Ear, nose and throat

    Our ear nose and throat (ENT) department diagnoses, evaluates and manages diseases of head and neck and principally the ears, nose and throat as well as structures of the mouth and face, salivary glands and thyroid gland.

  334. Paediatric accident and emergency

  335. Help, support and feedback

  336. 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…

  337. Workforce Disability Equality Standards Report 22 23 and action plan pdf file icon

  338. Jinju James, Lead Nurse for International Nurse Registration and Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Race Equality Network shares her story for South Asian Heritage Month 2023.

    Jinju James, Lead Nurse for International Nurse Registration and Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Race Equality Network shares her story for South Asian Heritage Month 2023.

  339. Imperial College Healthcare wins at Stamford Bridge

    Chelsea Foundation, the charity of Chelsea football club, invited key workers from three NHS trusts in north-west London to compete in a tournament at Stamford Bridge.

  340. Facilities at Charing Cross Hospital

    Facilities, shops and places to eat at Charing Cross Hospital.

  341. Research facility receives major funding boost

    A leading clinical research facility at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare Trust, has been awarded more than £10 million in funding for clinical excellence, the Department of Health has announced today.

  342. Care Quality Commission highlights outstanding aspects of care while also calling for some immediate improvements

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to making further improvements outlined in three Care Quality Commission service-level inspection reports, published today, Thursday 19 October 2017.

  343. Orthoptic and visual field service pdf file icon

  344. Speech and language therapy assistant

    Speech and language therapy assistants may prepare rooms and equipment, help patients during appointments, write reports and update patient records.

  345. Keeping in touch with patients in hospital

    Find out how we can help you keep in touch with loved ones during your stay in hospital.

  346. Professor Mark Thursz on looking after your liver and more

    To mark Love Your Liver awareness month in January 2023, consultant hepatologist Professor Mark Thursz explains more about the spectrum of liver disease and his career at the Trust.

  347. 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…

  348. Nursing and midwifery postgraduate education

    We endeavour to be world class in developing our nurses and midwives to deliver outstanding patient care through the provision of high quality post graduate education.

  349. Contact dermatitis and skin allergies

    Our contact dermatitis clinic at St Mary’s Hospital offers patch testing to help identify potential causes of skin allergy.

  350. Trust Green Plan launches today, boosted by £26.9 million decarbonisation grant

    Imperial College Healthcare today launches an ambitious ‘Green Plan’, setting out its response to the challenges of climate change.

  351. A beekeeper with a life-threatening bee allergy and the consultant who saved her

    St Mary’s Hospital at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is home to the UK’s oldest allergy clinic. The clinic provided the first allergen immunotherapy treatment in 1911 and since then has helped many thousands of people cope with allergies.…

  352. Stroke and neurosciences recruitment day

    We are actively seeking band 5 nurses to join our experienced and dynamic team within Stroke and Neurosciences at Charing Cross Hospital

  353. Early pregnancy and urgent gynaecology

    We provide early pregnancy and acute gynaecology services at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals.

  354. Paediatric speech and language therapy

  355. Share your experiences and knowledge

    There are several ways you can volunteer to get involved and make a difference

  356. Germ cell and testicular cancers

    Our germ cell and testicular cancer service cares for patients with suspected and diagnosed cases of germ cell, ovarian and testicular cancers.

  357. Gynaecological abdominal and pelvic surgery pdf file icon

  358. 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…

  359. Predicting and preventing infectious diseases

    Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Understanding what factors shape how they spread in populations and the specific processes of how individual pathogens take effect are essential to tackling infectious diseases.

  360. New research shows possible Covid-19 link to increase in type 1 diabetes in children

    A new study suggests there could be a possible link between Covid-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.

  361. 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.

  362. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels March 2018 pdf file icon

  363. New dementia-friendly ward at St Mary’s Hospital expands dementia care improvement programme

    A new ward specially designed to support dementia patients has been opened at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  364. Improved and expanded maternity services at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and St Mary’s hospitals

    More mums-to-be will be able to give birth at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and St Mary’s hospitals following the completion of work to improve and expand facilities, and to increase staff numbers, at both hospitals.

  365. For great hospital care, let’s focus on what patients with dementia can do, not what they can’t

    Being admitted to hospital can be a confusing and stressful experience for a person who has dementia, so ward staff need to work together to provide the extra support they need. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, our dementia care team has…

  366. Patients taking statins experience similar side effects from placebo

    New research published today has found people taking placebo pills and statins experienced similar side effects.

  367. Clinics and follow-up care

    Consultant led clinics:  Location:  Renal Home Therapies Unit,  Hammersmith Hospital,  Ground Floor, B block,  Du Cane Road,  W12 0HS  Dr Corbett runs his clinic every Tuesday morning  Prof Edwina Brown runs her clinic every Friday…

  368. Safe nurse and midwife staffing levels

    We are committed to making sure we have a safe level of staffing on our wards at all times.

  369. Nursing recruitment day

    Come along to our open day for registered nurses, midwives, ODPs, therapists and radiographers

  370. Fitting and wearing your glasses pdf file icon

  371. 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

  372. Living with diabetes at 15 – a patient’s perspective

    A 15-year old Trust patient, Nadir El Tahir, explains how he copes with diabetes with the help of his clinical nurse specialist, Roshni Vadher.

  373. Paediatric and adolescent breast service

  374. Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital

    Location information including maps, travel information, facilities, ward details, news and event.

  375. Renal counselling and social support service

    Our renal counselling and social support service at Hammersmith Hospital helps kidney patients manage the challenges of living with kidney disease.

  376. Children’s immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and platelet disorders centre

    The children’s immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and platelet disorders centre specialises in the care of children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other platelet disorders.

  377. Fitting and wearing your glasses pdf file icon

  378. Event: Managing sickle cell and thalassaemia

    Join the North West London Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Clinical Network at Hammersmith Hospital to learn more about sickle cell treatment, gene therapy for sickle cell and more

  379. Living with and beyond cancer

    During the second phase of the partnership we focus on how we can develop future services to support people to get back to being themselves after cancer.

  380. Travelling abroad advice for patients with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia pdf file icon

  381. The role of the clinical nurse specialist and key worker for cancer of unknown primary pdf file icon

  382. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels April 2017 pdf file icon

  383. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels June 2017 pdf file icon

  384. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels December 2017 pdf file icon

  385. Staying safe during your visit

    As we continue to move out of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have removed many of our remaining Covid-19 measures in line with national NHS guidance.

  386. Head and neck cancer reconstruction

    Our consultant plastic surgeons work with the Trust’s ear nose and throat (ENT) department, to provide reconstructive surgery following treatment for head and neck cancers.

  387. Children's speech and language therapy

    Specialist paediatric speech and language therapists work with infants and children on our wards with feeding and swallowing difficulties.

  388. Hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention

    The hypertension and cardiac disease prevention clinic takes a holistic approach to managing high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors.

  389. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels August 2017 pdf file icon

  390. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels April 2016 pdf file icon

  391. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels February 2016 pdf file icon

  392. Nursing and midwifery undergraduate education

    We provide learning opportunities and deliver dynamic pre-registration placements to prepare our nursing and midwifery students for professional life.

  393. Renal counselling and support services doc file icon

  394. Children's ear, nose and throat

    Our children's ear nose and throat (ENT) and head and neck surgery services manages complex airway, head and neck and ear conditions as well as more common ENT problems.

  395. Sexual health and HIV services

  396. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels July 2016 pdf file icon

  397. Prof Tricia Tan pdf file icon

  398. Preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in coronavirus COVID19 infection Rivaroxaban pdf file icon

  399. Welcome to the neonatal unit at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital pdf file icon

  400. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels December 2016 pdf file icon

  401. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels February 2017 pdf file icon

  402. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels October 2015 pdf file icon

  403. 201718 Annual Workforce Equality and Diversity report Workforce Race Equality Standard included pdf file icon

  404. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels June 2014 pdf file icon

  405. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels August 2016 pdf file icon

  406. Renal social support for patients living with frailty - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  407. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels December 2014 pdf file icon

  408. Preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in coronavirus COVID19 infection Apixaban pdf file icon

  409. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels October 2014 pdf file icon

  410. Trust Board 20 May 2020 Questions for the Board and responses from the Trust pdf file icon

  411. Support for family and friends after the death of a loved one pdf file icon

  412. New blood test which can detect brain tumours receives FDA ‘Breakthrough Therapy designation’

    Following a trial clinical trial run by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a simple blood test to detect cancer in brain tumours has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the United States Food & Drug Association (FDA).

  413. Renal diabetes

    Jo is a nurse who specialises in diabetes and works with the kidney team. She acts as a link with the kidney doctors and nurses at Imperial as well as the local diabetes teams across north west London. She also works very closely with the kidney…

  414. Learn more about palliative care in our live web chat 18 May at noon

    Join us Wednesday 18 May at 12.00 for a web chat with Dr Catherine Urch, clinical director, cancer, and senior clinical nurse specialist Randall Spencer-Jones. They will address some common questions and misconceptions about palliative care and…

  415. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels August 2014 pdf file icon

  416. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels February 2015 pdf file icon

  417. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels June 2015 pdf file icon

  418. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels October 2016 pdf file icon

  419. 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.

  420. 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…

  421. 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.

  422. Planning a family and sexual health

    Planning a family and sexual health  Pregnancy planning  Your fertility returns after transplantation but you are advised not to get pregnant or to conceive a child for the first year after your transplant. This will ensure that you are on the…

  423. Children's haematology, blood and marrow transplantation

  424. Sickle cell and thalassemia GP study afternoon

    Specialists from the sickle cell and thalassaemia team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will present short talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice.

  425. Acute and specialist medicine nursing open day

    Fast forward your nursing career at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. You could be eligible for a new starter premium of £5,000 on joining us. Charing Cross Hospital is full of opportunity for nurses keen to develop new skills and looking for…

  426. 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.

  427. High risk atherosclerosis and cardio immune clinic

    The high-risk atherosclerosis patient and cardio-immune clinic is dedicated to patients who have suffered major adverse cardiovascular events at a young age or have suffered repeated events in spite of having their risk factors managed.

  428. Lay partner contact details and agreement v51 docx file icon

  429. Syphilis in pregnancy and newborn babies pdf file icon

  430. PREPARE programme

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

  431. Nursing recruitment day

    Come along to our open day for registered nurses

  432. Priapism and sickle cell disease in children pdf file icon

  433. Learning from our staff during Covid-19

    Lara Ritchie, improvement programme manager, explains how we’ve approached learning from the experiences of staff during the first wave of Covid-19, so we can improve things now.

  434. 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.

  435. Facilities at St Mary's Hospital

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

  436. 201016 IPC Annual Report_final pdf file icon

  437. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels April 2015 pdf file icon

  438. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels October 2017 pdf file icon

  439. 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…

  440. Improving intensive and high dependency care at St Mary’s Hospital

    Plans to improve care for St Mary’s patients with the highest needs were shared at the Trust Board meeting today.

  441. Lung function acute and specialist medicine

  442. Neurosurgery and neurology nurses recruitment day

    Our open days offer a chance for you to meet with some of our clinical team, learn more about the Trust, the job opportunities we have and how we can support your career

  443. Acute and specialist recruitment coffee morning

    We are excited to be hosting a coffee morning for nurses considering a career in Acute and Specialist nursing to work across different wards and gain different experience and skills. We welcome interest from nurses from all backgrounds. We have…

  444. Acute and elderly medicine recruitment day

    Charing Cross Hospital is full of opportunity for nurses in acute medicine, specialist medicine and elderly medicine. You could be just starting out in the profession, or looking for progression to develop new skills. You could also be eligible for…

  445. Jennie Hunt Infertility Counselling and Ethical Issues pdf file icon

  446. Making decisions about your care and treatment pdf file icon

  447. AHSC seminar: Understanding and treating bacterial infections and microbial resistance

    Join this free webinar on understanding and treating bacterial infections and microbial resistance. Experts Professor José R Penadés and Dr Luke Moore will share their work and answer your questions.

  448. Annual workforce equality and diversity report pdf file icon

  449. Disorders of reproductive development and adolescent gynaecology

  450. Adolescent and young adult healthcare - 11 to 25

  451. Remembering Melujean Ballesteros

    Melujean Ballesteros was a staff nurse at St Mary’s Hospital for 18 years.

  452. Workforce Race Equality Standard 2022 23 and Action plan 2023 24 pdf file icon

  453. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels February 2018 pdf file icon

  454. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels December 2015 pdf file icon

  455. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels August 2015 pdf file icon

  456. Maternity service monthly babies and birth statistics

    Every month, our maternity team share an overview of the babies and births in our maternity service. The statistics show information about the types of births we had in our maternity units at St Mary’s Hospital and Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea…

  457. AHSC seminar: Understanding and treating long COVID

    In this seminar, two experts will talk about their work on monitoring the spread of long COVID in communities and developing a diagnostic test to detect the disease.

  458. 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…

  459. Kidney and pancreas transplantation donor registration doc file icon

  460. One-stop cataract clinic pdf file icon

  461. A statement on our operational position and plans in response to increasing Covid-19 infections and other pressures

    Like other hospitals in London, we have seen an increase in the number of patients with Covid-19 over the past two weeks.

  462. Prostate cancer: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and beyond

    Each year, over 47,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK, making it the second most common cancer in men. Surgical removal of the prostate is a common treatment for prostate cancer, but surgery is invasive and can have long-lasting…

  463. Extra help and services you may need

    Carers We recognise the importance of working in partnership with carers so that they receive the support they need to help you. Speak to the nurse in charge if you have a carer or if you are a carer.     Dementia support Being in hospital…

  464. Understanding and treating the flu virus seminar

    Influenza A is one of the World’s most studied viruses but it continues to have a huge impact on human and animal health across the globe. New research is endeavouring to understand this ubiquitous virus in order to inform new treatments and…

  465. Surgery, cancer and cardiovascular December recruitment event

    A chance to meet with some of our clinical team, learn more about the Trust, the job opportunities we have and how we can support your career.

  466. Recruitment event for nurses and midwives on 18 October

    We are working with the global job site Indeed to host a recruitment event for nurses and midwives at W12 Conferences on Tuesday 18 October.

  467. Macmillan cancer information and support service

    The Macmillan Information and Support service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers free, confidential support and information to those affected by cancer.

  468. Reporting on equality, diversity and inclusion

    Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our vision and strategy.

  469. Patient experience - Friends and Family test

  470. 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.

  471. AHSC seminar: New ways of understanding and treating diabetes

    Professor Jorge Ferrer and Dr Shivani Misra will present on diabetes research and new diabetes treatments in this AHSC seminar event covering diabetes innovations.

  472. Nursing recruitment day

    Come along to our open day for registered nurses, midwives, ODPs, therapists and radiographers

  473. Services and appointments on Monday 19 September

    Monday 19 Sept has been declared a national bank holiday for the state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. Urgent and emergency services and time critical care will continue but many other appointments will be rescheduled.

  474. GP advice service email and telephone line pdf file icon

  475. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and treatment escalation plans pdf file icon

  476. 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…

  477. Imperial consultant's book uses scientific evidence to help people lose weight

    A Trust consultant specialising in obesity has published a new book aiming to help people reach a healthy body weight.

  478. Volunteer Employability Programme is changing lives, and applications are open

    Unemployment and poverty are among the biggest factors that may impact an individual’s health – and we know there are significant health inequalities affecting the patient population in north west London. To help address this challenge, Imperial…

  479. Eating and drinking in the last months and weeks of life pdf file icon

  480. How UK Living Kidney Sharing Schemes mean more patients can receive life-changing transplants

    This week we have a guest blog post from Lisa Burnapp, lead nurse for living donation at NHS Blood and Transplant. Here Lisa explains more about living kidney donations and how a special type of donor can really help the UK Living Kidney Sharing…

  481. Safe nurse and midwife staffing levels

    We are committed to making sure we have safe levels of staffing on our wards at all times. This means having the right number of nurses, midwives and other care staff such as healthcare assistants, on our wards both day and night.

  482. Having an electrophysiology study and ablation pdf file icon

  483. Lay partner contact details and agreement v4 docx file icon

  484. LP framework expectations and ways of working pdf file icon

  485. Final A5 ENT and opthamology relocation flyer_April2016 pdf file icon

  486. Trust Board 22 May Agenda and papers pdf file icon

  487. New research shows psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss

    Trust patients have been part of a new study which has shown that one in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

  488. Imperial College Healthcare appoints first director of strategy, research and innovation

    The Trust has appointed Dr Bob Klaber OBE to the new role of director of strategy, research and innovation, part of the executive management team.

  489. 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.

  490. Hearing screening and congenital cytomegalovirus CMV pdf file icon

  491. Child and adolescent mental health service

  492. Strikes in October - get the dates and answers to common questions

    The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) are planning further strikes including joint industrial action in the first week in October. There will also be strikes affecting the tube and…

  493. 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…

  494. "How my research led to a change in practice and better nutritional care for patients"

    Julie Beckerson, specialist haemato-oncology dietitian at Hammersmith Hospital, explains how a £50,000 fellowship from Imperial Health Charity to conduct research into nutrition among people having stem cell transplants as a result of blood cancer…

  495. Service improvement report 2024 pdf file icon

  496. Regaining your independence: how occupational therapists help patients to return to their life outside hospital

    Senior occupational therapist in neurology Fazeela Chharawala explains how she supports her patients to leave hospital and return to their normal lives.

  497. Information and advice about consultants' strike (24-26 August)

    The BMA is planning a further consultants’ strike, which will run from 7am on Thursday 24 August to 7am on Saturday 26 August.

  498. Trust and CCGs confirm commitment to Charing Cross Hospital

    Trust and CCGs challenge Hammersmith and Fulham council leader Stephen Cowan over inaccurate and misleading claims about Charing Cross Hospital

  499. Using video consultations for children and young people

    Chris Bound is a children and young people diabetes lead clinical nurse specialist Over the last 18 months in my role as a children and young people (CYP) clinical nurse specialist, I’ve learnt a huge amount about how we can exploit digital…

  500. NWL BiC Public Agenda and papers 18 July 2023 pdf file icon

  501. Data science challenges and opportunities in translational medicine: workshop

    Following a successful first edition last year, we are organising a second workshop on 'Data science challenges and opportunities in translational medicine' on 15 June 2018.  The workshop will feature speakers from Institute of Translational…

  502. Acute and specialist medicine recruitment day

    Charing Cross Hospital is full of opportunity for nurses keen to develop new skills and looking for progression. We are looking to attract nurses who want to start out in acute, specialist or elderly medicine. You’ll undertake in-depth, bespoke…

  503. 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…

  504. Stroke GP Study Afternoon Jennifer Crow and Sukhi Aujla pdf file icon

  505. ICHT Trust Board Public 12 May 2021 Agenda and Papers pdf file icon

  506. Imperial College AHSC director talks about clinical care, research and artificial intelligence

    Professor Jonathan Weber has revealed his plans for the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) following its expanded membership. In this video, Professor Weber, director of Imperial College AHSC, says the AHSC will aim to make…

  507. Acute and specialist medicine recruitment coffee morning

    Join us for our recruitment coffee morning at St Mary's Hospital on Thursday 15 November.

  508. AHSC seminar: Preventing and treating high blood pressure

    At the next AHSC seminar, an expert from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will pair up with an academic from Imperial College London to talk about their latest work on how to prevent and treat high blood pressure.

  509. New technology partnership to help patient safety and care

    The Trust has entered into a new partnership with British technology company DeepMind to help it harness the latest digital technology to support better patient care.

  510. Information and advice about industrial action planned this month

    A four-day strike by junior doctors is due to take place between 7am on Tuesday 11 April until 7am on Saturday 15 April.

  511. Inpatient information and advice during the Covid 19 pandemic_Dec20 pdf file icon

  512. 20 including WRES WDES and Gender Pay Gap pdf file icon

  513. Stroke GP Study Afternoon Abid Malik and Siji Joy pdf file icon

  514. ICHT Trust Board Public 14 July 2021 Agenda and Papers pdf file icon

  515. New surgical innovations and tools: Imperial Academic Health Science Centre seminar

    In this third event in the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre seminar series, an expert from the Trust will pair up with an academic from the College to talk about the potential and impact of new robotic devices and surgical approaches…

  516. AHSC seminar: new tests and treatments for prostate cancer

    At the next AHSC seminar, an expert from the Trust will pair up with an academic from the College to talk about their latest work to detect and treat prostate cancer. Dr Sylvain Ladame, from Imperial College’s department of bioengineering, will…

  517. How AI can transform healthcare and solve clinical problems

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve the delivery of healthcare, say researchers at a special Imperial event.

  518. Investigation of the disciplinary process that led to our dismissal of Amin Abdullah – significant actions and learning for the Trust

    Today Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has published the report of the independent investigation into the disciplinary process that resulted in the dismissal of Amin Abdullah, a nurse who took his own life in February 2016.

  519. Advice and guidance fact sheet for GPs (1) pdf file icon

  520. Macular Hole - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  521. Trust Board Public 25th September 2019 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  522. Diet for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy Jul2021 A4 pdf file icon

  523. Safe nurse and staffing levels for July 2018 pdf file icon

  524. Information and advice about industrial action planned this month

    A 72-hour strike by junior doctors is due to take place from 7am on Wednesday 14 June until 7am on Saturday 17 June.

  525. Road closures and disruption for Prudential RideLondon 29 July

    Road closures and disruption for Prudential RideLondon 29 July

  526. 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.

  527. Skin Manifestations and Dermatology in the time of Covid-19

    Skin Manifestations and Dermatology in the time of Covid-19 Network Learning Forum for West London CCG Training Hub for NWL  Wednesday 24 June 2020 13:00 – 14:00 Via Microsoft Teams   Presenters: Dr Delphine Kerob, consultant dermatologist, will…

  528. Central London CCG CGS Gynae Referral and Triage Form docx file icon

  529. Having a biopsy of the breast core and vacuum assisted pdf file icon

  530. Safe nurse and staffing levels for February 2017 pdf file icon

  531. 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.

  532. Digital sepsis monitoring system helps save lives and improves care

    A digital sepsis alert system and multidisciplinary care plan introduced at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was associated with lower odds of death, shorter hospital stays and increased odds of receiving timely antibiotics. The study, led by…

  533. Trust leads the way in clinical research

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has seen the biggest increase nationally in the number of new clinical research studies it commissions and conducts

  534. The flu jab: protecting patients and busting myths

    As the flu season gears up, we talk to Professor Peter Openshaw about the importance of the flu vaccine for NHS staff. It’s not just for the vulnerable few, but for all of us. Peter is professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London…

  535. Outstanding maternity care: Giving birth at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital

    Trust maternity risk management support midwife Suzy Ridley shares her natural birth experience at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital and explains why she believes our maternity services offer the best possible birth experience.

  536. Artificial intelligence could improve stroke and dementia diagnosis, says research study based at Charing Cross Hospital

    Artificial intelligence has detected one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke more accurately than current methods, a study has found.

  537. Trust consultant and team win award for life-saving app

    A consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, together with a graduate from Imperial College, have won a prestigious national award after they developed an app designed to alert off-duty doctors, nurses, paramedics and others trained in…

  538. Imperial sport and exercise medicine clinic (ISEM)

  539. Orbital decompression surgery Information for patients relatives and carers pdf file icon

  540. ICHT Trust Board Public 15 Sept 2021 Agenda and Papers pdf file icon

  541. Annual Equality and Diversity Patient Report 2017 18 pdf file icon

  542. 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.

  543. New role for chief operating officer and management structure changes

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust chief operating officer and deputy chief executive Steve McManus has been appointed managing director of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Trust.

  544. £3.2 million upgrade for St Mary’s Hospital A&E department

    Patients visiting accident and emergency (A&E) at St Mary’s Hospital are set to benefit from improved facilities and an increase in treatment areas for the most serious cases following a £3.2 million refurbishment. Work on the upgrade will begin on…

  545. Trust and AquaFund win top NHS award for water outsourcing - gaining an annual efficiency improvement of 17%.

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and water management consultants ADSM, were awarded the ‘Value and Improvement through Outsourcing’ award last night at the 2015 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value in Healthcare awards. The prestigious awards…

  546. Speed dating with a difference – how our apprenticeship programme creates the perfect match between candidate and manager

    In a time when student debt is a genuine concern for many young people looking to develop their careers, an apprenticeship (where you earn as you learn) can offer a real alternative. Apprentice Kenny Haley and his manager Cynthia Savage share how…

  547. Trust appoints new director of people and organisational development

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has named its new director of people and organisational development as Kevin Croft, who brings a wealth of human resources and NHS experience.

  548. Safe nurse and staffing levels for June 2018 pdf file icon

  549. ICHT Trust Board Public 16 March 2022 Agenda and Papers pdf file icon

  550. Natalie Ellery pdf file icon

  551. Response to Hammersmith and Fulham Councils allegations about the Trust

    Letter to Hammersmith & Fulham council expressing concern about allegations made against the Trust.

  552. Trust appoints new Divisional Director for Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer

    Dr Catherine Urch has been appointed the Trust's new Divisional Director for Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer.

  553. 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.

  554. AHSC seminar: New technology to treat Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis

    Scientists at Imperial College London and clinicians from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are working together to develop translational research in neuroscience that is internationally recognised and leads to better patient outcomes. At the…

  555. Experts discuss sensors and stimulation method to treat brain disorders

    A non-invasive technique to electrically stimulate the brain and wearable sensors could lead to better treatments of brain disorders, say experts.

  556. 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…

  557. Advice and guidance fact sheet for GPs (1) pdf file icon

  558. Public Trust Board 27 November 2019 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  559. service improvement report pdf file icon

  560. Ensuring safety under pressure

    Professor Tim Orchard, Trust medical director, reflects on the issues raised from the tragic death from sepsis of six-year old Jack Adcock at Leicester Royal Infirmary in 2011

  561. Creating moments and memories for people with dementia

    Faith Wray is a master’s student at the Royal College of Art and co-founder of Paper Birch, an organisation which develops creative workshops to engage and stimulate people with dementia. Faith and her co-founder Laura Venables both witnessed the…

  562. “Midwives are advocates for women during their pregnancy and labour”

    Sunday 5 May is the International Day of the Midwife, a day to celebrate midwives all over the world and the vital work they do. Louise Frost, screening lead and matron for fetal medicine and the antenatal clinic at St Mary’s Hospital, discusses…

  563. Stroke and neuroscience nursing open morning

    If you're interested in a career in stroke and neurosciences nursing, why not come to our open morning on 11 December from 09.00 to meet our dedicated team, take a guided tour of our excellent services and learn more about the opportunities we…

  564. AHSC seminar: treating paediatric asthma in the hospital and community

    Two experts will discuss how they treat paediatric asthma in the hospital and community. About this Event Confirmed Speakers: Prof Sejal Saglani - Sejal leads the Paediatric Severe Asthma Group within the Section of Inflammation, Repair and…

  565. Having a musculoskeletal ultrasound scan and injection_Final_July 2020 pdf file icon

  566. ICHT Trust Board Public 25th November 2020 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  567. Safe nurse and staffing levels for April 2019 pdf file icon

  568. Neurosciences and stroke recruitment coffee morning

    We're excited to be holding a band 5 staff nurse neurosciences and stroke recruitment coffee morning at Charing Cross Hospital on Tuesday 26 March 2019.

  569. Experts explain how big data and AI will help patients

    Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping doctors make better treatment decisions and improve the delivery of care, say Imperial experts.

  570. Trust appoints interim divisional director of medicine and integrated care

    Dr Frances Bowen has been appointed interim divisional director of medicine and integrated care and a member of the executive management team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The division is responsible for integrated care, renal, stroke…

  571. Redevelopment update for St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals

    With the support of the New Hospital Programme, Imperial College Healthcare is beginning the next phase of redevelopment planning work for its three main hospital sites, all of which are included in the 40 new hospitals the government has committed…

  572. Portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research

    A new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled in an online photography exhibition. Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) has launched a new gallery of portraits…

  573. 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.

  574. Our plans for Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals

    We are finalising first stage business cases for both our Charing Cross and Hammersmith schemes. We expect to publish summaries of the cases, as we did for St Mary’s, in early 2024. We are also working up an engagement programme to share these high…

  575. "As Black research scientists, these are our observations on the Covid-19 vaccination and ethnicity"

    Hadijatou Sallah is a research assistant and part of the group that developed the Imperial College London Covid-19 vaccine, a phase I/II trial that is nearly complete. Leon Mcfarlane is a senior Good Clinical Lab Practice (GCLP) research technician…

  576. Centre for Peri-Operative Medicine and Critical Care Research

    The Centre conducts high quality studies and clinical trials in areas such as: disease, the use of drugs and new technology, epidemiology and public health, and the human and individual characteristics that can influence health and safety in…

  577. Safeguarding Children and Young People Declaration March 2016 pdf file icon

  578. Safe nurse and staffing levels for June 2016 pdf file icon

  579. Trust Board Public 24 July 2019 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  580. Monthly performance scorecard - October 2022 pdf file icon

  581. Early pregnancy and adolescent gynaecology GP study afternoon

    Study programme Early pregnancy and adolescent gynaecology specialists from the Trust will present talks on a range of topics relevant to general practice including: 'Genital conditions in children and young people' ‘Menstrual disorders in…

  582. Trust to test new measures of A&E performance

    The Trust has agreed to help test proposed new standards for A&E to help the national NHS decide whether they are better than the existing standard.

  583. Roaming portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research

    AHSC has launched a roving photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research.

  584. New partnership to improve care for Hammersmith and Fulham

    Four NHS organisations have set up a joint initiative to develop a radically better way of providing care for the nearly 200,000 people living in Hammersmith and Fulham.

  585. Looking After Yourself and your baby in pregnancy pdf file icon

  586. Lay partner contact details and agreement under 18 v2 docx file icon

  587. ICHT Trust Board Public 31 March 2021 Agenda and Papers pdf file icon

  588. ICHT Trust Board Public 19 January 2022 Agenda and Papers pdf file icon

  589. Safe nurse and staffing levels for October 2018 pdf file icon

  590. Maternity patient information

    Patient information leaflets  Planning your birth Self monitoring of blood pressure during pregnancy Suspected or confirmed COVID 19 in pregnancy Coronavirus: Looking After Yourself and your baby in pregnancy Coronavirus:…

  591. Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust annual report 2021-22 pdf file icon

  592. Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust strategy 2022-26 pdf file icon

  593. Having a pacemaker implantation - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  594. Using digital technology to improve sepsis care

    Dr Anne Kinderlerer, clinical coach for the Trust’s sepsis big room, explains how the big room approach has helped harness digital technology to improve sepsis care at our hospitals

  595. Advice and guidance fact sheet for GPs (1) pdf file icon

  596. Public Trust Board 28 November 2018 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  597. Safe nurse and staffing levels for July 2017 pdf file icon

  598. AHSC seminar: Prenatal and early life influences on child health

    AHSC SEMINAR SERIES 2021 Prenatal and early life influences on child health Environmental factors and nutrition during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life can have significant effects on health, sometimes extending into late childhood…

  599. Band 5 and 6 nurse Trust wide recruitment coffee morning

    We are excited to be hosting our Trust wide recruitment events for 2019 for nurses considering a career with Imperial College Healthcare. We welcome interest from all registered nurses from all backgrounds. We provide training and development…

  600. British Red Cross and Age UK support patients leaving hospital

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will be closely working with British Red Cross and Age UK Kensington & Chelsea who will be providing extra support for patients leaving hospital and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions amongst older…

  601. Share facts, not flu: Q&A with Dr Anne Kinderlerer

    Dr Anne Kinderlerer is a consultant acute physician and rheumatologist at St Mary’s Hospital. Here, she answers some common questions and shares facts about flu.

  602. Trust Board 25 March 2020 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  603. ICHT Trust Board Public 30 September 2020 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  604. Safe nurse and staffing levels for November 2017 pdf file icon

  605. ICHT Public Trust Board 27 March 2019 agenda and papers pdf file icon

  606. AI-supported test can predict eye disease that leads to blindness

    A new eye test can be used to predict a condition that can lead to blindness, according to a new study.  In a clinical trial of 113 patients at Western Eye Hospital, retinal imaging technology was able to identify areas of the eye that were…

  607. Annual EDI Report_2019_20 pdf file icon

  608. Join our organ donation web chat on Monday 5 September

    Join us on Monday 5 September 2016 between 13.00 and 14.00 for a live web chat with Lucy Dames, specialist nurse organ donation at the Trust, to mark Organ Donation Week.

  609. Summer allergies web chat 11 May at 13.00

    Join us Wednesday 11 May at 13.00 to discuss hay fever and summer allergies with respiratory consultant Sophie Farooque and Adnan Custovic, clinical professor of paediatric allergy. They will spend one hour answering your questions – don’t miss…

  610. Annual EDI Report 2021 Final pdf file icon

  611. Grandfather of allergy, Dr William Frankland, aged 106, on popularising the pollen count, working with Alexander Fleming and spending 70 years in the NHS

    Dr William Frankland, aged 106, has helped transform our understanding of allergies during his long career in medicine. A pioneer in the field, Dr Frankland popularised the pollen count to help clinicians and patients understand what triggers their…

  612. Behind the scenes: Trust staff on responding to coronavirus

    BBC News went behind the scenes at Charing Cross and St Mary’s hospitals to interview staff during the coronavirus pandemic, demonstrating the amazing responsiveness of the NHS as we expand capacity rapidly to meet patient needs. Meet our staff…

  613. Neuro-oncology patient information

    Find out what to expect from your appointment with our neuro-oncology service, which offers diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours and spinal tumours.

  614. Having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  615. 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.

  616. 2021/2022 Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report - Incorporating - Workforce Race Equality Standard, Workforce Disability Equality Standard and Gender Pay Gap Report pdf file icon

  617. Having a lead revision/extraction - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  618. Diabetes Festival gets 200 children and young people together for World Diabetes Day

    A Diabetes Festival for young people aged two to 19 will bring more than 200 young people together for this year’s World Diabetes Day.

  619. How healthcare data and artificial intelligence can improve care

    Healthcare data and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping clinicians make better treatment decisions and improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. In this seminar, two experts will talk about their work on using healthcare data for…

  620. Cleaners, porters and catering staff to continue to be directly employed

    All cleaners, porters and catering staff will continue to be directly employed by the Trust following an evaluation of ‘in-house’ arrangements put in place on 1 April 2020.

  621. Trusts to share electronic patient record system to improve care and experience for patients

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are to share a single electronic patient record system in order to provide patients with better care and experience.

  622. Colorectal Open Access Follow-Up insert - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  623. Survivors of heart attack who had cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of early death after discharge

    Patients who survive having a heart attack that had a cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of dying following hospital discharge.

  624. National awards to improve cancer treatment and use of digital technologies for Trust patients

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust patients are set to benefit from two national investment programmes announced today by NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens. As part of the Five Year Forward View Delivery plan, the Trust will be supported…

  625. Trust 2020 2021 annual report and quality account are now available

    Read our Annual Report 2020/21 which this year includes the Quality Account. Join us tonight for our online annual general meeting from 6pm – all welcome.

  626. Education and more awareness campaigns are key to tackling raised blood pressure

    Less than half of the population with raised blood pressure are aware they have the condition, says an Imperial expert.

  627. NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility

    The 'One NIHR’ programme/Wellcome Trust Imperial Clinical Research Facility is situated in the Imperial Centre for Translational and Experimental medicine at Hammersmith Hospital.

  628. Praed St project and Working men project client information leaflet Final pdf file icon

  629. New programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials

    The North West London Clinical Trials Alliance has joined a new programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.

  630. Diversity and Inclusion awards for Imperial staff who pioneered innovative headwear

    Staff at the Trust have won two diversity and inclusion awards and also been highly commended for a third honour.

  631. Nursing and midwifery at Imperial’s journey on the Pathway to Excellence

    Sue Burgis, Deputy Chief Nurse at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, reflects on the Trust's journey so far on the Pathway to Excellence programme at Charing Cross Hospital.

  632. 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.

  633. Experts explain how blood flow speed and the placebo effect of stents can tackle heart disease

    The speed of blood flow and the placebo effects of a heart procedure could lead to new ways of treating heart disease, say experts. Peter Weinberg, professor of cardiovascular mechanics at Imperial College London, and Dr Rasha Al-Lamee,…

  634. Children's services and prostate cancer teams win awards for innovations in care

    Two teams at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been recognised for their work to improve patient care, with awards from leading industry publication the Health Service Journal (HSJ).

  635. Frequent A&E visits: the personalised service for chronic conditions

    The high intensity users’ service, which started at Charing Cross hospital and has expanded to St Mary’s, exists to support patients who have complex health and social care needs. Here, Emma Schofield, an emergency registrar and one half of the…

  636. A practical way to join up care and focus on health for all

    Integrated care programme director Anna Bokobza explains how an ‘accountable care’ approach – where health providers come together to take responsibility for the quality and cost of care for a defined population within an agreed budget – could…

  637. ICHT Trust Board Public 10 November 2021 Agenda and Papers F pdf file icon

  638. Free and confidential home tests for hepatitis C available via the NHS

    Anyone who is over the age of 18 and lives in England, can order the free and confidential home test via the NHS website. The test involves a finger prick with a tiny blood sample dropped into a test tube, which is posted to a lab for analysis.…

  639. Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

    Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

  640. Covid-19 may have small but lasting effects on cognition and memory

    A new study reveals that Covid‐19 may have an impact on people’s cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection.

  641. 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.

  642. Trust creates support group for patients with oesophageal and gastric cancers

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has created the first hospital based support group of its kind for patients with advanced oesophageal and gut cancers.

  643. Imperial College AHSC Seminar Series kicks off with big data and healthcare

    Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) has launched seminar series with an event on how big data is changing healthcare. Experts from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College discussed the implications of big data…

  644. NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre launches new framework to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in research

    The BRC has committed to a new framework that will underpin its work and help improve equality of access to research opportunities for both research staff and study participants.

  645. Praed St project and Working men project client information leaflet Final pdf file icon

  646. North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Board in Common 18 July 2023 - agenda and papers pdf file icon

  647. Having an atrial flutter ablation Information for patients relatives and carers pdf file icon

  648. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2021/2022 pdf file icon

  649. Breast Open Access Follow-Up - Information for patients, relatives and carer pdf file icon

  650. Nurse and early career researcher wins fellowship in competitive national programme

    Rachael Lear, iCARE Research Fellow in Digital Health and Care Innovation, was recently awarded a Health Education England Topol Digital Fellowship.

  651. Forty years and still going strong: the variety of a nursing life

    Sue Burgis is head of practice development and innovation at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and has worked for the NHS for over 40 years. In the NHS’s 70th anniversary year, she reflects on her training and experiences and why nursing at…

  652. Industrial action by Sodexo staff at St Marys Hospital our position and QA pdf file icon

  653. M ODonoghue GP education afternoon pdf file icon

  654. COVID-19 trial begins at Imperial to understand and treat the disease

    Researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Liverpool and Imperial are collecting blood samples and clinical data from COVID-19 patients in hospitals across the UK including St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals, part of Imperial College…

  655. Imperial College Healthcare recognised as an Innovation and Impact 110 organisation by Upstream

    The Trust been recognised as an II110 organisation by Upstream, a partnership between Imperial College London and Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

  656. Birthday Honours for our director of nursing and associate medical director

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s chief nurse, Professor Janice Sigsworth, has been awarded a CBE in the 2018 Birthday Honours, while associate medical director, Dr Bob Klaber, receives an OBE. Professor Sigsworth joined the Trust as director…

  657. Second phase of testing new measures of A&E performance

    All pilot sites involved in the testing of new standards for A&E will begin the second phase of testing from Wednesday 31 July. This follows findings from the first phase, which showed that the average (mean) time in A&E measure was introduced…

  658. Wellbeing programme can improve quality of life and breathlessness after Covid-19

    An online breathing and wellbeing programme helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to a new study.

  659. Monthly report on safe Nurse and Midwife staffing levels July 2016 pdf file icon

  660. Hammersmith & Fulham workshop: health and care priorities for older people

    NHS Hammersmith & Fulham's Integrated Care Programme is working to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for local people by integrating care around individuals' needs. When we talk about integrating care, we mean that a group of existing, local…

  661. Trust 2019/20 annual report and quality account are now available

    Read our Annual Report 2019/20 which this year includes the Quality Account.

  662. Better children's health and cancer treatment amongst aims of health partnership

    Professor Jonathan Weber has outlined his new vision for Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) over the next five years.

  663. Consultant ear nose and throat surgeon recognised as one of Top 50 Women in Engineering

    Miss Catherine Rennie, consultant ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeon, has been recognised in this year’s Top 50 Women in Engineering list.

  664. Prostate Open Access Follow-Up insert - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  665. Focal therapy for prostate cancer is cost-effective and may improve patient outcomes

    Minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer which remove the cancer while leaving the rest of the prostate intact are associated with lower costs for the NHS and benefits for patients. These are the findings of a new study, published recently…

  666. New breath test to diagnose oesophageal and gastric cancer shows promising results for patients

    Researchers have devised a breath test that can help doctors diagnose the early signs of oesophageal and gastric cancer in minutes.

  667. Nursing & Midwifery Council Chief Executive receives flu jab at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    A nurse from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has given the chief executive and registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) her flu jab during a visit to St Mary’s hospital, Paddington.

  668. Research shows changing impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients and recovery

    Two new papers supported by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre have highlighted how the impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients has changed through the pandemic.   The work, based on the OnCovid registry, looked at thousands of cancer…

  669. Innovative headwear to support BAME colleagues to wear PPE safely and comfortably

    An idea by ward manager Noni Nyathi (pictured) to help black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) colleagues wear PPE in Covid-secure areas has led to redesigned headwear being purchased by the Trust to support staff and a permanent change is being…

  670. “Heart failure is a big cause of hospital admissions and prolonged hospital stays”: Meet Clare Screeche-Powell

    Clare Screeche-Powell, lead nurse for heart failure, discusses the main causes of heart failure and the importance of working collaboratively with colleagues, both inside and outside the Trust, to facilitate timely diagnosis of heart failure and…

  671. PPI Trust Board and exec committee July 2019 report 18 9 19 pdf file icon

  672. covid 19 Movement and Activity Exercises V3 revised Final Aug 20 pdf file icon

  673. Having a device box change - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  674. SMH GP presentation PCJT pdf file icon

  675. Having an implantable loop recorder (ILR) implant - Information for patients, relatives and carers pdf file icon

  676. 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.

  677. Remembering Windrush: Honouring the Legacy and Advocating for Sickle Cell Disorder

    As we commemorate the anniversary of the Windrush generation's arrival in the UK, it is crucial to take some time for reflection. 22 June 2023 marks 75 years since the first arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, which carried hundreds of Caribbean people…

  678. Acknowledging how intense our work can be and how normal our reactions are

    Schwartz Rounds support healthcare professionals and acknowledge how intense and emotionally challenging their work can be.

  679. AHSC seminar June 2018: New insights into tackling and treating cardiovascular disease

    Cardiovascular disease accounts for more than a quarter of deaths in the UK. Scientists at Imperial College London and clinicians from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are working together to highlight the causes of cardiovascular disease and…

  680. Letter to Sodexo on pay and working conditions for Sodexo employees at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust chief executive Professor Tim Orchard has written to the chief executive of Sodexo Healthcare UK requesting formal confirmation of Sodexo's position in relation to their staff's concerns on working conditions.

  681. Trust awarded £1.9m for state-of-the-art surgical and imaging theatre

    The Trust has been awarded funding to create a new ‘endovascular hybrid’ theatre, allowing patients with complex blood vessel problems to be treated with the most up-to-date procedures.

  682. Medically unexplained visual loss in children and young people an observational single site study of pdf file icon

  683. Feedback

    Feedback and Compliments We’re always glad to hear about anything you think we’re doing well. Friends and Family Test Friends and family test: We would like to hear about your experience of our services. Let us know by completing our anonymous…

  684. New director of people and organisation development appointed

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