Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Our mission is to be world class in terms of our healthcare services, clincial research and teaching excellence.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:

• Barnet Hospital
• Chase Farm Hospital
• Royal Free Hospital

In the 21st century we continue to lead improvements in healthcare, from targeted cancer therapies to new kinds of surgery. We offer an exceptionally wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, blood disord

ers and infectious diseases and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. In addition to our three main sites, the trust includes a network of clinics provided at other trusts’ hospitals and community sites. Our local catchment area comprises most of the areas covered by Barnet, Camden, Islington and Haringey primary care trusts (PCTs) together with west Enfield and east Brent. Our aim is to be in the top 10% of English hospitals for clinical quality, customer satisfaction, staff satisfaction and financial performance. We want to give patients the best possible care in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

03/08/2025

Reflections on the NHS 10-year plan

The government set out its 10-year plan for the NHS last month, and Peter Landstrom, our group chief executive, shares how we're already living that vision, delivering world-class care, leading groundbreaking research, and strengthening local partnerships.

He also shares what comes next for our trust, with a clear focus on improving care, strengthening partnerships, and embracing innovation to deliver better, faster, and safer services.

Read more about our clinical strategy here: https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/clinicalstrategy

01/08/2025

Today is Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day 💛

This year’s theme ‘Not just a statistic’ reminds us that behind every ectopic pregnancy are real people, real stories, and real strength. One in 80 pregnancies is ectopic, but that number alone can’t capture the heartbreak, confusion, and resilience of those affected.

We’ve created a short video to help you recognise the key symptoms that need urgent medical attention, for yourself or your loved ones.

🩺 Specialist early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology care is available across our hospitals.

🔗 Find contact details and more info here 👇
https://ow.ly/UJi550WyqhX

A new type of laser machine is helping us deliver better care to patients with kidney stones. The Royal Free London is t...
31/07/2025

A new type of laser machine is helping us deliver better care to patients with kidney stones.

The Royal Free London is the first trust in the country to use the Magneto laser machine, which gives surgeons more power and control when breaking up kidney stones.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Cgar50Wy3AZ

25/07/2025

🔔 Resident doctors' strike – 25 to 30 July

Resident doctors at the Royal Free London — previously known as junior doctors — are on strike from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.

Our hospitals remain open, and emergency and urgent care will continue to be prioritised. Please be assured we are working hard to ensure we minimise disruption to services.

✅ We’ll contact you if your appointment or procedure needs to be rescheduled.
✅ If you don’t hear from us, please attend as planned.
ℹ️ For non-urgent care, please use NHS 111, your GP, walk-in centres or pharmacies.

Read the full update here 👉
🔗 https://ow.ly/F3cw50Wu4Vx

A knife surrender bin has been installed at North Middlesex University Hospital as part of a scheme aimed at reducing kn...
24/07/2025

A knife surrender bin has been installed at North Middlesex University Hospital as part of a scheme aimed at reducing knife crime.

The bin provides a safe, anonymous and accessible way for people to surrender knifes and other bladed weapons with no questions asked.

Read more 👇
https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/news/knife-surrender-bin-north-mid

23/07/2025

🔔 A quick message from our chief medical officer, Gillian Smith, about the resident doctors’ strike taking place from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.

For more information, please see our news story here: https://ow.ly/kbbi50WtySM

We’ve launched a new endoscopy service at Finchley Memorial Hospital community diagnostic centre (CDC). Transnasal endos...
23/07/2025

We’ve launched a new endoscopy service at Finchley Memorial Hospital community diagnostic centre (CDC).

Transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is a procedure where a thin, flexible endoscope is inserted through the nose and down the throat to examine the oesophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine.

Bringing this service to the CDC frees up capacity in our hospitals and makes diagnostics easier to access for patients.

“It is a well-tolerated procedure for most, but there are some patients who may need an alternative approach,” says Andrew Millar, consultant gastroenterologist. “Having the choice of transnasal endoscopy allows patients to go home quickly and carry on with their normal day.”

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/CTZ450WtOuS

✨ “My greatest joy is the people I’ve worked with.” ✨This week we said farewell to Deborah Sanders, Barnet Hospital (BH)...
20/07/2025

✨ “My greatest joy is the people I’ve worked with.” ✨

This week we said farewell to Deborah Sanders, Barnet Hospital (BH) chief executive, who is retiring after 42 years in the NHS. We spoke to her about her career, her reflections on BH and the Royal Free London.

Read more about her journey here: https://ow.ly/Oy4o50WrVbj

19/07/2025

🔔 Resident doctors strike – 25 to 30 July

Resident doctors at the Royal Free London — previously known as junior doctors — are due to take part in a strike from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.

Our hospitals remain open, and emergency and urgent care will continue to be prioritised. Please be assured we are working hard to ensure we minimise disruption to services.

✅ We’ll contact you if your appointment or procedure needs to be rescheduled.
✅ If you don’t hear from us, please attend as planned.
ℹ️ For non-urgent care, please use NHS 111, your GP, walk-in centres or pharmacies.

Read the full update here 👉
🔗 https://ow.ly/aYkV50WrUG6

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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London: • Barnet Hospital • Chase Farm Hospital • Royal Free Hospital In the 21st century we continue to lead improvements in healthcare, from targeted cancer therapies to new kinds of surgery. We offer an exceptionally wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, blood disorders and infectious diseases and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. In addition to our three main sites, the trust includes a network of clinics provided at other trusts’ hospitals and community sites. Our local catchment area comprises most of the areas covered by Barnet, Camden, Islington and Haringey primary care trusts (PCTs) together with west Enfield and east Brent. Our aim is to be in the top 10% of English hospitals for clinical quality, customer satisfaction, staff satisfaction and financial performance. We want to give patients the best possible care in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.