Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

27/02/2026

Ramadan is a special time for many Muslim families, bringing opportunities for reflection, community and spiritual wellbeing. For those who choose to fast, looking after your physical health is just as important.

Fasting during daylight hours means changes to eating, drinking and daily routines. Simple steps can help people stay well, such as eating balanced meals at suhoor and iftar, drinking plenty of fluids between sunset and dawn, and getting enough rest.

Read our guidance on staying well this Ramadan. ➡️ https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/news/staying-well-this-ramadan

26/02/2026

Did you know St Mary’s is one of the oldest hospital estates in the NHS?

While we continue to invest in maintenance, the age and layout of the buildings increasingly affect care and working conditions. That’s why we’re planning for a new St Mary’s Hospital.

Find out more and have your say ➡️ https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/st-marys-development

26/02/2026

Did you give birth in January or February 2026? Take part in the NHS to help us understand what works well and what needs improvement. We would love to hear your feedback. Find out more. ➡️ https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/tell-us-what-maternity-care-you-2026

25/02/2026

Your next poo could save your life.

If you’ve received a bowel cancer screening kit through the post, please return it. It could stop cancer before it starts. ➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel

If you think you're eligible for bowel cancer screening but you've not been invited, or had your test kit, call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.

24/02/2026

Abdullah, 40, is an endoscopy nurse at St Mary’s Hospital. He moved to London from Turkey in 2019 to study nursing and has since built his career caring for patients across the NHS.

Away from the hospital, Abdullah continues to support others through Share and Care Homeshare – a scheme that brings together people who need a little extra help with those who can offer support in exchange for affordable accommodation.

Since September 2025, Abdullah has been renting a room from Mike Cantor, 89, who needed help with some everyday tasks. Through the scheme, Mike now receives ten hours of support each week, as well as the reassurance of having someone at home if extra help is needed.

In return, Abdullah has a place to live – and the opportunity to extend the same care and compassion he shows at work into the community. 💙

Abdullah shared, “As a nurse, supporting people comes naturally to me. I like knowing I can help someone feel safer and less alone at home. In return, I have secure, affordable accommodation and good company, so it works well for both of us.”

24/02/2026

Meet Grace, Steve and their baby boy Hugo 👋

Grace is the second woman in the UK to give birth following a womb transplant – and the first from a deceased donor, thanks to a pioneering research programme: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/news/groundbreaking-womb-transplant

Grace is incredibly thankful to the donor, and to their family for choosing to donate by giving the special, extra consent required for womb donation*. Grace, who was born without a womb, said: "Their kindness and selflessness to a complete stranger is the reason I have been able to fulfil my lifelong dream of being a mum.”

The parents of the donor have expressed ‘tremendous pride at the legacy’ their daughter leaves behind. They said: “Through organ donation, she has given other families the precious gift of time, hope, healing and now life.”

This is another huge milestone for the team and follows over 25 years of research. The research team is led by Professor Richard Smith and Miss Isabel Quiroga, combining the expertise of Womb Transplant UK- Official charity, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Blood and Transplant, and The Lister Hospital. Many congratulations to everyone involved, including Professor Richard Smith, Miss Bryony Jones and the maternity team at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital.

*This form of donation is only possible as part of this research programme, after extra consent from a family. It’s not covered by the NHS Organ Donor Register or ‘opt out’.

Photo credit: Womb Transplant UK- Official charity

23/02/2026

We’re hosting pop-up events where you can find out more and share your views on plans for a new St Mary’s Hospital and the future of the wider site.

Come along and talk to us at the following events:
🔹 Saturday 28 February – The Bays Building
🔹 Tuesday 3 March – Church Street Market
🔹 Wednesday 4 March – St Mary’s Hospital (QEQM)

Find out more ➡️ https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/st-marys-development

📢 Have your say. Your views will help shape a development that supports local healthcare and brings wider benefits for our local community, patients and visitors.

We urgently need a new hospital – find out more about our plans for redevelopment and how you can help us to create a better St Mary’s

20/02/2026

Are you proud of the positive impact your team is having on patients and your local communities?

The NHS Excellence Awards celebrate innovation and impact across health and social care, helping the best ideas reach every corner of the NHS.

If you work in the NHS or a partner organisation delivering local health and care services in England, you can enter now.

Find out more and enter by 5pm, Friday 6 March ➡️ www.england.nhs.uk/nhsawards

19/02/2026

Caring about our environments and each other. 💙

Recently, colleagues came together to support stock reviews across our hospitals, working to reduce clutter, check equipment and medicines, and protect patient safety.

Lauren Harding, improvement programme manager, shares why she got involved: “Creating safe environments is everybody’s responsibility. Helping with the stock review felt like a practical way to support that commitment and step forward to help our clinical colleagues.

“Being physically present in clinical areas is a powerful reminder of the pressures teams face every day. Experiences like this reinforce how important it is for all of us across the Trust to make time to support one another.

“A well-organised environment reduces risk, feels calmer and more welcoming for patients, and helps staff quickly access what they need – giving them more time to focus on caring for patients.”

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and expertise to support this important work.

18/02/2026

Recently used NHS A&E or Urgent Treatment Centre services?

Take a moment to share your experience in the and join thousands helping to make a difference to NHS care.

If you are invited to take part, you will shortly receive a letter with information on how to complete the survey online or on your phone. If you prefer to complete the survey on paper, a paper questionnaire will be sent in a later mailing.

Your valuable feedback will help us improve the quality of care for everyone.

17/02/2026

Huge thanks to Spread a Smile for delivering over 100 heart-shaped balloons to patients across our children’s departments at St Mary’s Hospital this Valentine’s weekend. 🎈

From magical storytelling to incredible tricks from the magician (and even a visit from a fairy!), it was so special to see the smiles and joy they brought to our young patients – and to our staff too.

Moments like these make such a difference. 💙

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! We’d like to wish all our staff and patients celebrating a happy and prosperous year ahead. ✨