Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

13/01/2026

Fascinating BBC News article about the gut microbiome and potential impact on our health, featuring Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Dr James Kinross:

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

13/01/2026

Colds, flu and COVID-19 can trigger pain crises and infections for people with sickle cell.

Vaccination, staying warm and drinking plenty of fluids can help.

Contact your GP or specialist team now to arrange your winter vaccinations and get advice on staying well.

12/01/2026

Each year, more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK. This type of cancer can affect people of all ages.

The NHS is pledging to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

If you were invited for cervical screening but missed or did not book an appointment, you can contact your GP surgery or local sexual health clinic to book now.

10/01/2026

🔬Join our team as a clinical research nurse.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility and support groundbreaking research in stroke and dementia.

You’ll play a key role in studies exploring the 18kDa Translocator Protein (TSPO) as a potential drug target for cerebral small vessel disease, which is the leading cause of vascular dementia and alzheimer’s disease. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in addressing an immense unmet need in brain health.

The role involves participant recruitment at Charing Cross Hospital, coordinating visits, and ensuring high-quality data collection in line with good clinical practice. Strong clinical skills in venepuncture and cannulation are essential, along with experience in clinical research.

Apply now ➡️https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/careers/search-and-apply #!/job/UK/London/London/Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Imperial_Clinical_Research_Facility/Imperial_Clinical_Research_Facility-v7722454?_ts=102953

09/01/2026

Our hospitals are currently very busy, especially Charing Cross' emergency services.

Please use the right service to get the best treatment as quickly as possible:
-For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
-For medical help, use www.111.nhs.uk or call 111.
-For treatment for common conditions without a GP appointment, think pharmacy first.

09/01/2026

Professor Julian Redhead has been appointed trust-level chief executive for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from 1 April 2026. This follows the appointment of trust chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard, as chief executive of the whole North West London Acute Provider Group. ➡️ https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/news/interim-ceo-announced-january-2026

Julian is currently medical director at the Trust alongside his national role as NHS England’s clinical director for urgent and emergency care.

Professor Tim Orchard said: “I am delighted that Julian will be stepping into this role – he brings a wealth of experience as both a clinician and senior leader plus a deep understanding of the wider health and life sciences environment. His appointment will bring a continued focus on ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, empowering our clinicians and wider workforce and working in close partnership with our patients and local communities.”

Professor Julian Redhead said: “I’m really looking forward to taking on this role, at such an exciting time. We have a fantastic workforce, who deliver brilliant outcomes and innovations for patients. I want to help us build on that by making the most of group opportunities for closer collaboration and shared learning. I am also committed to continuing the great progress we have made on our organisational culture, especially in terms of being open, inclusive and responsive.”

09/01/2026

When you need us, A&E might seem like the obvious choice – but there are many ways to get help for non-emergencies.

For urgent medical help, you access NHS 111 by calling, going online or using the NHS App. ➡️ https://111.nhs.uk/

Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time this winter.

08/01/2026

We were honoured to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Charing Cross Hospital as we celebrated the incredible NHS staff and volunteers who care for our patients every day.

Their Royal Highnesses – who are Joint Patrons of NHS Charities Together – met healthcare staff and volunteers at a surprise tea party, before visiting patients from the neurorehabilitation service, where they saw first-hand how support from Imperial Health Charity is making a difference across our hospitals.

Professor Tim Orchard, Chief Executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said: "We were delighted to host Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales at Charing Cross Hospital and show the impact our partnership with Imperial Health Charity delivers for patients, staff and our wider community.

"It was also a lovely boost for our staff and volunteers who work so hard, and with such care, especially through the winter months when operational pressures are at their highest."

Read our news story ➡️ https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/news/royal-visit-to-charing-cross-hospital-to-thank-nhs-staff-and-volunteers

07/01/2026

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

Find out more. ➡️ https://nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

07/01/2026

This Love Your Liver Awareness Month, the West London Hep C Operational Delivery Network is hosting a free public health event at Paddington Square on Tuesday 13 January, from 10am–3pm.

The event will offer free, walk-in testing for:
🔹 Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B
🔹 HIV
🔹 Syphilis
🔹 Fibroscan checks for general liver health

Testing is open to all individuals aged 18 and over, with no appointment needed.

Anyone who receives a positive point-of-care result will be re-tested for confirmation and, if confirmed, referred into appropriate local services for follow-up care.

The West London Hep C Operational Delivery Network is led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, working in partnership with Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

By making testing accessible and visible in the community, we’re supporting earlier diagnosis, treatment and better liver health for all. 💙

06/01/2026

Three members of staff have been awarded MBEs in the King’s New Year Honours List. 👏

Many congratulations to Dr Dominique Allwood, director of population health, Professor Neil Poulter, honorary consultant physician and epidemiologist, and Dr Frances Akor, consultant pharmacist (anticoagulation).

Dominique has been recognised for her contribution to the NHS over more than 20 years as a clinician and consultant in public health medicine. Paul, who founded the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit and led many major international trials to test new ways to treat high blood pressure, has been recognised for services to hypertension prevention. Frances' MBE is for services to sport, in recognition of her work supporting UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to protect sport in the UK from doping.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/news/director-of-population-health-named-in-new-year-honours

06/01/2026

Recognition for our audiology team 🎉

As we begin 2026, our audiology team are celebrating recent national and regional recognition for their work at the end of 2025.

In November, the team attended the British Academy of Audiology Annual Conference, presenting four posters showcasing research and service development. The HELIX project, in conjunction with the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London, was awarded Best Research Poster, recognising innovative work using a co-designed digital tool to support auditory-cognitive training and real-world listening skills.

The team were also recognised at an NHS England London event in December, where they received two further awards:

🔹 Prevention category for targeted congenital CMV testing within newborn hearing screening.
🔹 Community category for the Complex Paediatric Audiology Service, which has significantly reduced the need for sedated testing and improved experiences for children and families.

These achievements reflect the strength of work across adult, paediatric and newborn hearing services, and the real impact it is having on patient care.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved. Read our news story ➡️ https://intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/public/page/audiology-achievements