NHS evidence has now changed
The new NHS Evidence, providing health and social care professionals with access to quality-assured, best-practice information has gone live Read more about 'NHS evidence has now changed'
View ArticleSurgical innovation centre opens
The new Imperial Surgical Innovation Centre (ISIC) opens its doors to outpatients. Read more about 'Surgical innovation centre opens'
View ArticleHammersmith blood cancer patients to benefit from new clinical trials network
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has today been named as a centre in a unique new clinical trial network with access to millions of pounds worth of life-saving drugs for blood cancer patients....
View ArticleCOPD profiles reveal outcome variations in London
New COPD pathway profiles for London’s local authorities have been released today in an effort to save the lives of thousands of patients. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a...
View ArticleStop smoking to stop COPD
Chronic lung disease report in East London shows importance of stopping smoking NHS East London and the City health bosses endorse report saying chronic lung disease is a major problem in east London....
View ArticleHealth needs assessment toolkit data updated
The health needs assessment toolkit data has been updated. Data has been refreshed for 57 indicators, including mortality rates for a range of causes and hospital admission and procedure rates. This...
View ArticleQuicker recovery for heart valve patients
Patients needing heart valve operations could recover quicker thanks to new keyhole surgery introduced at Imperial College Healthcare. Read more about 'Quicker recovery for heart valve patients'
View ArticleSchool children from Shepherd’s Bush take lessons in life saving at...
School children were given lessons in life saving techniques during an educational visit to Hammersmith Hospital. Pupils from Wormholt Park Primary School in Shepherd’s Bush were some of the first to...
View ArticleLeaps and bounds for lifestyle programme
People across Westminster have improved their lifestyles and reduced their risk of developing heart disease, thanks to an innovative. Read more about 'Leaps and bounds for lifestyle programme'
View ArticleLocal tobacco control profiles for England available
The beta version of the 2011 Local Tobacco Control Profiles for England are now available. The profiles are an accessible web-based tool, first published in October 2010. They bring together a set of...
View ArticleNew centre gives cancer support at Charing Cross Hospital
A wealth of cancer information and support is now available to patients and local residents. Read more about 'New centre gives cancer support at Charing Cross Hospital'
View ArticleMore people quit smoking in London
THE number of people who attempted to quit smoking and were successful after four weeks has increased in the last year in London to more than 50,800 quitters. In the last financial year 50,864 people...
View ArticleKidney treatment hope for heart failure
An innovative new technique that heats up the nerves around the kidneys is being trialled at Imperial College Healthcare Read more about 'Kidney treatment hope for heart failure'
View ArticleHammersmith Hospital features in BBC Transplant documentary
Patients and surgeons from Hammersmith Hospital have taken part in a primetime BBC documentary on the miracle of organ donation. Read more about 'Hammersmith Hospital features in BBC Transplant...
View ArticleCare Quality Commission report names Kingston Hospital as one of only 45...
Kingston Hospital has been named as one of only 45 Trusts who are meeting key standards of privacy, dignity and nutrition for patients. Read more about 'Care Quality Commission report names Kingston...
View ArticleImperial College Healthcare combats bugs with new designs
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is leading the battle against hospital bugs. The trust has trialled four new bedside furniture designs that help reduce healthcare associated infections. These...
View ArticleGet Flu safe – get the jab: protect you and your baby!
Research shows flu jab protects for whole winter, is safe for mother and baby & can be had at any stage of pregnancy. The earlier the better Read more about 'Get Flu safe – get the jab: protect you...
View ArticleThree Hospital Trusts in the NHS North Central London cluster have been rated...
The NHS Information Centre published the summary hospital-level mortality indicator (SHMI) for all non-specialist acute trusts today, after the measure was agreed by a Department of Health review in...
View ArticleUpdate to health needs assessment toolkit
We are pleased to announce that the health needs assessment toolkit has recently been updated. Data has been refreshed for 25 indicators, including updated data from the Quality and Outcomes Framework...
View ArticleMoorfields’ Fidget, Dogtor Wag and Teensight help children understand eye...
Eyesite.nhs.uk is a new online resource to help health professionals diagnose eye conditions in children and young people. Read more about 'Moorfields’ Fidget, Dogtor Wag and Teensight help children...
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