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Council and local NHS encourage women in Hounslow to ‘Know Your Options’ for free contraception services
Sexual Health Hounslow (SHH) and Hounslow Council have launched a new campaign, called Know Your Options, to raise awareness of the free and confidential contraception services available to women across the borough.
Group chief executive announced for North West London acute NHS Trusts
Professor Tim Orchard has been appointed Group Chief Executive of the North West London Acute Provider Group. The move to a group model is the next step in the development of the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.
Health and Social Care Committee visit the Trust’s sexual health services for national guidance
Members of the Health and Social Care Committee and MPs whom are leading on a review of sexual health services in England, visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s sexual health services to learn more about the services’ innovative approaches to sexual health service delivery.
‘Walking West’ raises over £26,000 for Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospitals
More than 150 walkers took part in ‘Walking West’ on Sunday 28 September, stepping out onto the Thames Path to mark a decade since Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital joined forces to become one Trust. The event raised over £27,000 (including Gift Aid) for CW+, our official Trust charity.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust hailed as national exemplar for AI to support patient care
As part of the UK government’s AI Exemplar Programme announcement on 17 August, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) along with the Secretary of State, Peter Kyle, visited the Trust to learn more about the different ways they are implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support patient care. AI refers to computer systems that can carry out tasks usually requiring human intelligence—such as identifying patterns in images or data, learning from experience, and making recommendations.
Trust joins world-first vaccination programme to prevent gonorrhoea
Award-winning sexual health services at the Trust are some of the first in the country to roll out the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine from 1 August. The vaccine is being offered to eligible groups, including gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM) who are considered at highest risk. People of other genders and sexualities may also be eligible if assessed to be at high risk.
Supporting a smokefree generation
To mark No Smoking Day, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a smokefree generation. Both of the Trust's hospital sites will be smokefree by June 1 when the UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill comes into effect. Smoking and vaping will not be permitted anywhere on hospital grounds, including entrances, car parks and outdoor areas. This policy aligns with the Trust's core aims to promote health and wellbeing, reduce the risks associated with smoking and passive exposure, and ensure the best possible care for our patients.