Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

12/09/2025

September is Alopecia Awareness Month and we joined Consultant Dermatologist, Leila, Clinical Research Nurse, Alex, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Akram, to bust common myths about Alopecia Areata (AA). To find out more, visit www.alopecia.org.uk.

12/09/2025

On Sunday, September 14th, our Butterfly Volunteers, the Volunteering Services team and hospital staff will walk from West Middlesex University Hospital to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to raise funds for the Butterfly Project, End of Life Care Volunteer Service. Everyone is welcome to join.

Find out more about the walk and how you can join or donate here: https://ow.ly/cm5j50WVFk2

27/08/2025

Behind every successful blood test is a skilled team. Meet the phlebotomists making it happen every day at our Trust.

22/08/2025

18/08/2025

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust hailed as national exemplar for AI to support patient care

As part of the UK government’s AI Exemplar Programme announcement on 17 August, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) along with the Secretary of State, Peter Kyle, visited the Trust to learn more about the different ways they are implementing (AI) to support patient care.

A key part of the Exemplar Programme is the Government’s commitment to roll out the use of AI in discharge summaries, something the Trust is currently piloting. As part of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) programme, the Trust is using AI and data tools to improve the way patients move through our hospitals—from admission to discharge.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Aa9f50WHw5u

18/08/2025

We are proud to continue our partnership with AccessAble, helping to make healthcare more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Since 2021, this collaboration has provided patients, staff, and visitors with Detailed Access Guides to our hospitals and services.

Find out more here:
https://ow.ly/UTqB50WHrCZ

08/08/2025

Several dedicated night-shift cleaners have been featured in a powerful photo story by , celebrating the people who keep our hospitals safe, clean and running overnight.

Titled NHS Night Cleaners, the series captured by photographer Lewis Khan spotlights staff from both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex hospitals — including Prince, Simon, Pedro, Tome, Saihou, Dan, Mihaela, Siba and Christina — and their reflections and dedication to patient safety.

Prince is featured in the series, he says: “We are all working for one purpose and if I don't clean, they cannot do their job. We want to save lives and help people.”

Thank you to all NHS night cleaners — your work is essential and deeply valued.

Read more and view the full exhibit: https://ow.ly/jCzq50WBUFA

Photography by Lewis Khan for Wellcome Collection.

06/08/2025

Today we joined Maya for a day in the life of a . Dr Maya takes us with her on her ward rounds and offers insight into how she prepares herself to perform surgical procedures, including following IPC regulations.

06/08/2025

You know yourself or your loved one best.
If you're worried about a health condition getting worse while in hospital, talk to us.

🏥 With Martha’s Rule, you have the right to request a rapid review by a specialist team if concerns remain after first speaking with your doctor or nurse.

Together, we can detect early signs of deterioration and take action quickly.
1️⃣ Speak to the care team
2️⃣ Still worried? Call our 24/7 number for a rapid review

We're here to listen. We're here to act.

Read more about this initiative on our website - https://ow.ly/R43B50WzUOU

05/08/2025

This week Lauren Trepte, Clinical Trials Team Leader for Women’s Health at West Middlesex Hospital, spoke to SW London's Radio Jackie about the exciting maternity and women’s health research taking place at our Trust.

From improving outcomes in pregnancy to tackling anaemia and reducing risks like preterm birth and postnatal depression, research is at the heart of better care for women and people assigned female at birth.

With several active studies now recruiting, there are more opportunities than ever to shape the future of care through research.

Listen to the interview here: https://ow.ly/7xIW50WA39Y

Find out more about current research studies via our website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/services/womens-health-services/gynaecology-services/gynaecology-research

02/08/2025

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