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.

Nearly 59 million lives saved by the measles vaccine since the year 2000.A powerful reminder of what science and global ...
07/04/2026

Nearly 59 million lives saved by the measles vaccine since the year 2000.

A powerful reminder of what science and global collaboration can achieve.

This , we stand together for health — and for the science that saves lives.

Find out more at the World Health Organization website 👇

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day

04/04/2026

Resident doctors at the Royal Free London — previously known as junior doctors — are on strike from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April.

All our hospitals will be impacted by this industrial action — Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital. We are working hard to ensure we minimise disruption to services.

Emergency care and acute services will be prioritised, and patients seeking urgent treatment will be seen.

However, where appropriate, please use other non-hospital services for advice and treatment during this period of industrial action, such as:

✅ NHS 111: www.111.nhs.uk or call 111
✅ GP practices (they will continue to be open during the strike)
✅ walk-in centres
✅ pharmacies

If you have an outpatient appointment or a procedure with us, you will be contacted directly if this needs to be rescheduled. Please attend as normal if you don’t hear from us.

03/04/2026

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating 💙

Wishing our patients, staff, and communities a safe and peaceful Easter period.

02/04/2026

The Royal Free Hospital has carried out the UK’s first robotically assisted surgery to reconstruct a breast.

A procedure that would usually take nine hours was completed in just six, using the da Vinci surgical robot, with a team of expert surgeons from the Royal Free Hospital and Hillingdon Hospital.

Patricia, who had a mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, said: “I’ve had no pain in my abdomen whatsoever. Meditation helped but I absolutely credit the robot.”

Her surgery was supported by the trust’s second surgical robot — funded by the Royal Free Charity and in use since last November — helping the trust deliver even more world class care.

Read more about the story on our website:
https://ow.ly/olAE50YClER

🎤 Speaker spotlight What does the future hold for rare disease research? Prof Derralynn Hughes, director of research and...
02/04/2026

🎤 Speaker spotlight

What does the future hold for rare disease research?

Prof Derralynn Hughes, director of research and innovation at the Royal Free London and co-clinical director of the North Central London Cancer Alliance, will be speaking at the Royal Free London research symposium.

On day two, Derralynn will chair the panel discussion on the future of rare disease research.

📅 Royal Free London research symposium
🗓 21 to 22 April
📍 Royal Free Hospital, Sir William Wells Atrium
👉 Find out more and register:
https://ow.ly/EEGZ50YBNL0

01/04/2026

Measles is currently circulating in north central London.

It usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. Some people may also get small spots in their mouth.

Call your GP surgery, visit nhs.uk/111, or call NHS 111 for advice on what you should do if you or your child are showing symptoms.

If you think you or your child require emergency care, do not hesitate to call 999 for help.

Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent measles. Contact your GP to book a vaccine appointment, and learn more about the vaccine👇
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/

Frailty is one of the most urgent health challenges facing our ageing population. More than one in ten people over 65 li...
01/04/2026

Frailty is one of the most urgent health challenges facing our ageing population.

More than one in ten people over 65 live with frailty, and the number of people aged over 85 is set to double by 2045.

Join us for our first Medicine for Members event of the year on Tuesday 21 April, 6–7pm, where our expert team will unpack what frailty really means and share how the Royal Free London is pioneering earlier identification, innovative support and neighbourhood‑based integrated care.

The event is free, open to patients, carers, members of the public and our trust membership.

You’ll also have the chance to put your questions to our panel during a live Q&A.

Book your place today: https://ow.ly/7vFn50YBBiH

The Royal Free Hospital (RFH) hosted the launch of the assessment and repair centre (ARC) pilot in partnership with NHS ...
31/03/2026

The Royal Free Hospital (RFH) hosted the launch of the assessment and repair centre (ARC) pilot in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

The event was opened by Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety, who has a longstanding connection to the RFH, having first trained here in 1998.

Speaking at the launch, Dr Ahmed highlighted the importance of boosting donation and transplantation rates: “We need to get donation rates up higher, and we need to understand why they’re not… ARC is a fundamental component of getting that rate of transplantation and donor acceptance back up again – making sure we are utilising every single bit of donation to the maximum effect.”

Learn more about the ARC pilot and the RFH's role:
🔗 https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/news/royal-free-hospital-steps-pilot-arc-initiative

Resident doctors at the Royal Free London — previously known as junior doctors — are due to go on strike from 7am on Tue...
31/03/2026

Resident doctors at the Royal Free London — previously known as junior doctors — are due to go on strike from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April.

All our hospitals will be impacted by this industrial action — Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital. We are working hard to ensure we minimise disruption to services.

Emergency care and acute services will be prioritised, and patients seeking urgent treatment will be seen.

However, where appropriate, please use other non-hospital services for advice and treatment during this period of industrial action, such as:

✅ NHS 111: www.111.nhs.uk or call 111
✅ GP practices (they will continue to be open during the strike)
✅ walk-in centres
✅ pharmacies

If you have an outpatient appointment or a procedure with us, you will be contacted directly if this needs to be rescheduled. Please attend as normal if you don’t hear from us.

🎥 Tonight on ITV London (from 6.30pm): join Tony as he completes his 100th round of immunotherapy for bladder cancer at ...
30/03/2026

🎥 Tonight on ITV London (from 6.30pm): join Tony as he completes his 100th round of immunotherapy for bladder cancer at North Middlesex University Hospital — a moving look at his experience and the team who’ve supported him.

30/03/2026

Wednesday 1 April marks the beginning of the Jewish festival of Passover.

Also known as Pesach, Passover is an eight-day period commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Part of this commemoration involves eating unleavened bread Matzah. It's a time of reflection, family gatherings, and symbolic traditions.

We wish all our patients, staff and the wider community a happy Passover.

Learn more about Passover here: https://ow.ly/TpFQ50YzB1k

Community conversation on vaccinationsJoin the faith and health information session this week to get involved in vaccine...
26/03/2026

Community conversation on vaccinations

Join the faith and health information session this week to get involved in vaccine awareness and community engagement.

Dr Oge Ilozue, GP and clinical advisor for the vaccination programme for NHS England London, will talk about vaccinations across the life course, including childhood vaccinations.

There will also be a Q&A and wider health conversation with members of the local community.

The event is open to the wider Enfield community and Royal Free London staff.

29 March 2026, 10.45am-1pm

Location
Revival Christian Church, 47 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS.

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Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street
London
NW32QG

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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.