News and events
Read the latest news about our work and achievements
March 2024
27th
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Caroline Rae, Service Manager for Klick, leaves the Trust after 19 years
Caroline leaves the Trust this month, after nineteen years at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
22nd
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Chelsea and Westminster HIV team awarded HSJ Partnership Award 2024 for Klick service
The HIV team behind Klick, a digitally enabled pathway, have been awarded the HSJ Partnership Award 2024 for the Most Effective Contribution to Clinical Redesign.
21st
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Important changes to patient drop-offs at West Mid
While works for the Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at West Middlesex Hospital are underway, there will be no vehicle access or exit from the hospital via Hepple Close to Park Road.
18th
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AI innovation at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital shortlisted for HSJ Digital Awards 2024
Our digital innovation pilot project Dora has been shortlisted ‘Driving Change through AI and Automation’ at the HSJ Digital Awards 2024.
15th
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Treatment Centre at Chelsea starts major redevelopment
Works have commenced redeveloping the Treatment Centre and the Therapies outpatient department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with completion due in Spring 2025.
14th
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Volunteers needed for mpox vaccine study
Volunteers across London are being asked to join a study looking at the effectiveness of an investigational vaccine for mpox, previously known as Monkeypox.
13th
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ADC community engagement session
Approval has been given for West Middlesex University Hospital to shortly begin construction works to develop an Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at the back of the main hospital site, near the Park Road entrance.
8th
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NHS Staff Survey results—staff recommend us as a top place to work
The 2023 NHS Staff Survey results are in and our Trust has been rated no.2 in London as a place to work and recognised as one of the leading trusts nationwide.
February 2024
26th
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Adult CQC inpatient survey: Your views count
Each year the organisation which regulates the NHS carries out a national survey to find out more about the care received by patients who are admitted to the hospital for at least one night.
19th
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Doctors’ strike action update—February 2024
Industrial action by junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association is planned to take place, starting from 7am on Sat 24 Feb until 11:59pm on Wed 28 Feb 2024.
14th
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Protected mealtimes for patients
Protected mealtimes will help create a quiet, relaxed atmosphere for inpatients to enjoy their meals. It will also enable staff to provide additional nutrition support to patients during these times.
13th
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£80 million new diagnostic centre approved for patients in North West London
The Trust is delighted to announce final approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at West Middlesex University Hospital
2nd
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Dean Street Express Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Marking 10 years of HIV and sexual health care and innovation at London’s Dean Street Express, with more than half a million HIV tests completed
January 2024
17th
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Maternity care: Your views count
This survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an important way of helping the NHS to improve peoples’ experiences of maternity care, by listening carefully to the feedback given and using it to make positive changes in maternity services.
16th
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Hot Topics in Global Health conference: Exploring challenges and priorities in low resource settings
The Hot Topics in Global Health conference is set to take place on 13 and 14 May 2024 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
December 2023
22nd
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Chelsea FC players surprise patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust
On Tuesday 12th December, players from Chelsea FC surprised patients and staff in our paediatric wards with festive gifts and football goodie bags.
19th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust welcomes players from Fulham FC this Christmas
On Wednesday 13th December, players from Fulham FC surprised patients and staff in our paediatric wards and the Nightingale Unit with festive gifts and football goodie bags.
15th
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Doctors’ strike action update—Dec 2023/Jan 2024
Industrial action is taking place by doctors at our Trust in December 2023 and January 2024.
12th
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Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust celebrates pioneering 35 years of HIV care and prevention
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital marks 35 years of HIV care at the Trust and celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Kobler clinic.
November 2023
22nd
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Trust receives high commendation at HSJ Awards 2023 in the category ‘Trust of the Year’
Our Trust has been awarded a high commendation in the Trust of the Year category at the HSJ Awards 2023, which recognises outstanding contributions to health and patient care.
17th
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Trans Day of Remembrance vigils—20 November
On 20 November the Trust is recognising Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils across both sites. All are welcome to attend.
3rd
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Arc Day Programme opens: A new community-based service for young people with an eating disorder
Arc Day Programme, a north west London community-based service for young people aged between 13 and 17 with an eating disorder, is now open in Arc, a new bespoke space on the Fulham Road.
October 2023
24th
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Board in Common open event—31 Oct
The North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Board in Common will host an online event for non-executive director candidates on 31 Oct.
23rd
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital introduces AI-powered solution for cataract surgery patients
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital have begun a pilot to contact patients on the cataract surgery pathway using an AI-powered solution called Dora.
10th
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Help us stop the spread of winter bugs: Advice for patients and visitors
As we approach the winter months, we are asking all patients and visitors to support us in helping stop the spread of bugs and viruses in our hospital sites and clinics.
September 2023
27th
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Doctors’ strike action—2–5 October
Industrial action is taking place by doctors at our Trust from 7am on Monday 2 October to 7am on Thursday 5 October 2023.
26th
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Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)
We are looking for patients to get involved in Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE).
22nd
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Trust receives high commendation at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2023
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust is thrilled to have been highly commended in the Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the Year category at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards which recognises safety, culture and positive experience in patient care.
18th
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Doctors’ strike action—19-23 September
Industrial action is taking place by doctors at our Trust from 7am Tuesday 19 September until 7am on Saturday 23 September.
12th
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Celebrating 35 years of Kobler, HIV Care and Innovation
We are marking 35 years of Kobler by taking a look at its rich history in HIV care and innovation.
1st
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Trust appoints new non-executive directors
Carolyn Downs and Professor Neena Modi have been appointed to the board of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as non-executive directors.
August 2023
23rd
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Meet a governor—September dates announced
Join us to meet our governors who play a valuable role in reflecting the needs and priorities of our patients, staff and local communities, providing feedback which helps to shape our services.
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Consultants’ strike action—24–26 August
Many junior doctors at our Trust will be on strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
14th
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Chelsea and Westminster shortlisted for ‘Trust of the Year’ in HSJ Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that our Trust has been shortlisted in two HSJ Awards 2023 categories—Trust of the Year and Driving Efficiency through Technology Award.
9th
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Junior doctors’ strike action—11–15 August
Many junior doctors at our Trust will be on strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
1st
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Sexual Health colleagues present at the STI HIV 2023 World Congress
We are proud to share that colleagues from our sexual health services were invited to the STI HIV World Congress 2023 in Chicago to present their ground breaking and innovative work to an international and expert audience.
July 2023
27th
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Meet the governors—Tuesday 8 August
Our governors play a valuable role in reflecting the needs and priorities of our patients, staff and local communities, providing feedback which helps to shape our services.
19th
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Your care during the doctors’ strikes in July
A number consultants (sometimes known as specialist doctors) will be on strike from 7am on 20 July until 7am on 22 July.
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Changes to our sexual health clinics this week
Due to national strike action by consultants from 20–22 July, there will be changes to the services provided by some of our sexual health clinics on these dates.
14th
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Trust wins Gold award in recognition of support for the armed forces community
We are delighted to announce that our Trust has received a Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. This prestigious award recognises our work in advocating for, and supporting, former and current defence and armed forces personnel along with their families, both patients and staff.
5th
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Celebrating NHS 75 at our Trust
Since it was founded in 1948, the NHS has remained one of the most loved and respected British institutions and we were very proud to celebrate with our staff on this 75th birthday.
4th
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Sexual Health Service Staff Members Receive Awards at BASHH 2023 Conference
Colleagues from 56 Dean Street, Sexual Health London and John Hunter Clinic have been recognised by the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH).
June 2023
29th
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Sexual Health London (SHL) wins HSJ Award
Sexual Health London (SHL), which is part of our HIV and Sexual Health service, has won the HSJ Digital award for optimising clinical pathways through digital.
22nd
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Celebrating Windrush 75
Today we celebrate the Windrush generation. On 22 June 1948, HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK, carrying more than 1,000 passengers from the Caribbean.
16th
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Sexual Health London wins HealthInvestor Award
Chelsea and Westminster Trust, City of London, Preventx, and LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor received the Public/Private Partnership of the Year for the Sexual Health London programme.
14th
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Chelsea building works—planning your visit
If you are visiting Chelsea and Westminster Hospital between Monday 19 June and Monday 3 July, please be aware that some building works are taking place in the atrium area near to the main reception
9th
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Labour MP Andy Slaughter visits 10 Hammersmith Broadway
10 Hammersmith Broadway welcomed Labour MP for Hammersmith Andy Slaughter along with Katie Clarke, a representative of the Terence Higgins Trust.
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Junior doctors’ strike—Wed 14–Sat 17 Jun
Many of our junior doctors will be on strike from 7am on Wed 14 Jun until 7am on Sat 17 Jun 2023.
1st
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Celebrating National Volunteers Week
This National Volunteers’ Week, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the extraordinary contribution of our 400 incredible volunteers.
May 2023
25th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital celebrates 30th anniversary
On Thursday 25 May, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary—with Premier League footballers, celebrities, staff and patients involved in the birthday celebrations.
24th
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Maternity services at our Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’
Following an inspection in February 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the maternity service at West Middlesex University Hospital as ‘Outstanding’ and the maternity service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as ‘Good’.
23rd
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Chelsea FC trio make special guest appearance at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to mark their 30 years
Mason Mount, Thiago Silva and Marc Cucurella visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as the organisation celebrates its 30th anniversary.
19th
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Lead Pharmacist nominated for two awards at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress
We are delighted to announce that Hasan Mohammed, advanced practitioner and lead pharmacist for GUM and 56 Dean Street, was nominated for two excellent awards at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC).
16th
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Lauren Trepte awarded by Iolanthe Midwifery Trust
We are delighted to announce that Lauren Trepte, a Clinical Research Team Leader for Women’s Health at West Middlesex Hospital, has been awarded the inaugural Norah Faith Coniam Award by the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust.
5th
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Digital preoperative assessment triage at Trust published as exemplary case study by NHS England
The Preoperative Assessment Team has developed a digital questionnaire to identify patients who are at low anaesthetic risk and do not need to attend assessment appointments prior to their surgery.
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Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
We’re delighted to be marking International Day of the Midwife—a day to recognise and celebrate the work of midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers around the world.
4th
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New guidance on mask wearing and COVID-19 testing in our hospitals and clinics
We have introduced new guidance on our mask wearing and COVID-19 testing policies in our hospitals and clinics.
3rd
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital leads on pioneering gynaecology super-surgery weekend
This weekend, surgeons at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital successfully operated on a record number of women living with endometriosis.
April 2023
24th
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HIV and Sexual Health services shortlisted for HSJ Digital Awards
We are delighted to announce that our HIV and sexual health services have been shortlisted for two HSJ Digital Awards for their pioneering work in digital solutions.
6th
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Trust featured in Channel 4 broadcast on endometriosis
The Trust has been featured in a Channel 4 broadcast on endometriosis, showcasing our excellent surgery and pioneering research to support women with endometriosis.
5th
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Junior doctors’ strike—Tue 11–Sat 15 Apr
Many of our junior doctors will be on strike from 7am on Tuesday 11 April until 6:59am on Saturday 15 April. Our hospitals and community-based clinics will be very busy on these days.
March 2023
31st
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Marking Trans Day of Visibility
The Trust celebrated Trans Day of Visibility today with a panel discussion in the CW+ MediCinema at the Chelsea site to recognise and celebrate the contribution of our trans and non-binary staff.