UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

08/04/2026

Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for older adults.

Book now to top up your protection at www.nhs.uk/book-covid

02/04/2026

We have recruited the first European participant to an advanced-phase lung cancer trial.

The trial will assess if a novel drug treatment can delay the progression of , while also examining whether its combination with immunotherapy and chemotherapy is safe and well-tolerated.

The trial, led at UCLH by Professor Siow Ming Lee (pictured), aims to enrol more than 600 participants worldwide. This achievement reflects the rapid study set-up and the commitment of multidisciplinary teams across UCLH and partner organisations.

Read more about the trial here: buff.ly/72KKCCy

26/03/2026

The public consultation on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) to a new purpose-built facility, run by UCLH, next to Watford General Hospital closes this Sunday 29 March 2026.

UCLH’s involvement reflects the recommendation from an independent review that MVCC should be managed by a specialist cancer provider, and it recognises the expertise and leadership our teams bring to delivering world-class care.

We have been closely involved in shaping the proposals, which will include new services at the centre, as well as more local services and improved access to clinical trials and specialist support.

Have your say by filling in the online survey at www.mvccreview.nhs.uk

26/03/2026

A pioneering project at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals (RNENTEDH) has led to a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from dental sedation without any impact on patient care.

The project, led by UCLH paediatric dentistry consultant Alexandra Lyne, has achieved a landmark reduction in the environmental impact of dental sedation, cutting nitrous oxide (N20) emissions by 70% following the introduction of a new gas delivery system.

Nitrous oxide – commonly known as laughing gas – is widely used in dentistry to help patients feel calm and comfortable during treatment. However, it is also a potent greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential 273 times greater than CO2 over a 100-year period. A single dental sedation appointment can generate the equivalent of up to 94 kg of CO2, roughly the same as driving from London to Edinburgh and back.

Ms Lyne said: “This has been a real success for many reasons, and pleasingly just in time for . Patients will continue to receive safe, effective sedation with the added reassurance that their treatment is delivered in a more environmentally responsible way."

Read more about the sustainability project here: https://buff.ly/kPFCmwn

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25/03/2026

"The fear of that second stroke does not dictate my life anymore."

After his stroke, Peter lived with uncertainty. No one knew what caused it.

A small implantable cardiac monitor detected atrial fibrillation – the hidden cause. It gave him the answers he needed. Peter got the right treatment and his life back.

👉Read Peter's story and discover how NICE healthtech guidance is helping life-changing innovations reach the patients who need them: https://indepth.nice.org.uk/PetersStory/index.html

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British Cardiovascular Society, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

24/03/2026

If you’re aged 55-74 and smoke or used to smoke, you should have been invited for a free NHS Lung Cancer Screening.

Screening helps find problems early, often before symptoms appear and when treatment can be more effective.

When your letter arrives, attend your telephone appointment and take care of your health.

If you haven’t received a letter or to find out more visit: https://buff.ly/dd6xntg

24/03/2026

Using artificial intelligence tools to read thousands of chest X-rays and prioritise abnormal ones did not lead to faster lung cancer diagnoses, according to a study co-led by UCLH radiographer Nick Woznitza.

The LungIMPACT trial, the largest randomised trial of its kind, ran across five NHS trusts in England. It found no significant reduction in the time from X-ray to cancer diagnosis when AI flagged abnormal scans so that a radiologist could prioritise these for early review. The results were published today in Nature Medicine.

Read more: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/ai-driven-technology-does-not-speed-lung-cancer-diagnosis

23/03/2026

We have recruited the first participant in the world to a new global study for early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

The study is testing an experimental study drug designed to reduce the amount of a protein called ApoE in the brain. Studies have demonstrated that ApoE contributes to worsening of brain health in people with AD. By reducing the ApoE protein in the brain this drug may have an impact on AD.

UCLH consultant neurologist and head of clinical trials at UCL Dementia Research Centre, Professor Catherine Mummery (pictured), is leading the trial at UCLH.

Professor Mummery says: “The phase I trial is the first step in assessment in patients, and we are very proud to be collaborating with Roche on this trial, with the first patient in the world recruited at UCLH.”

Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/wvAsmoG

19/03/2026

We want to hear your views on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) to a new purpose-built facility, run by UCLH, next to Watford General Hospital.

UCLH’s involvement reflects the recommendation from an independent review that should be managed by a specialist cancer provider, and it recognises the expertise and leadership our teams bring to delivering world-class care.

We have been closely involved in shaping the proposals, which will include new services at the centre, as well as more local services and improved access to clinical trials and specialist support.

Here’s how you can have you say:

◾️ Visit https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/ for info on the plans
◾️ Fill in the online survey
◾️ Take part before the consultation ends on 29th March 2026

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

Thank you to Jig and a Swig - Irish Dancing for Londoners for bringing some St Patrick’s Day cheer to patients at University College Hospital yesterday. They treated children, families and staff to a fantastic Irish dancing performance and even got a few to join in!

18/03/2026

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening programme is helping people aged 55-74 who smoke or used to smoke spot problems early, often before symptoms appear.

A quick and painless CT scan can help find changes early, when treatment can work better.

Look out for your letter and attend your appointment.

The NHS is ready for you.

To find out more visit https://buff.ly/dd6xntg