News

July 2021

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• Pregnant Women in North West London urged to get COVID-19 vaccine

  Pregnant women in North West London are being urged to get the COVID-19 vaccine after new national data shows the overwhelming majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus have not been vaccinated.

28th

• Information on COVID-19 available for parents and carers

  The NHS in North West London have produced a range of leaflets and guidance for parents, carers and people who work with children and young people on COVID-19 and how to access local emergency services at this time.

23rd

• A single chair for North West London’s acute trusts to support more collaborative working

  The North West London NHS has agreed to appoint a single chair for its four acute Trusts – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

15th

• Visiting policy from 19 July 2021

  The Trust is following national guidance and retaining visiting restrictions. These will be kept under review.

• Trust retains safety measures from 19 July

  The Trust will retain our infection prevention and control measures from 19 July, to protect patients, visitors, and staff.

14th

• West Middlesex staff in new campaign ‘Cancer won’t wait’

  A new campaign launched by the NHS in North West London is called ‘Cancer won’t wait.’ The local NHS is asking people to come forward for screening when invited and to speak to their GP if they notice any unusual changes in their body without delay.

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• Win tickets for Euro 2020 final!

  Get your jab between 6 and 8 July, and be in for the chance to score an invitation to the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, or to watch the final live on the big screen in London’s iconic Trafalgar Square!

7th

• Reducing plastic waste in plastic surgery

  The team of plastic surgeons at our Chelsea site investigated the main issues with recycling and came up with some solutions.

2nd

• Trust research shows vaccine safety

  Trust research has helped demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.

• New state-of-the-art adult and neonatal intensive care units open at Trust's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

  The new critical care units have been officially opened at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital this week.

June 2021

29th

• Massive push to increase the number of people vaccinated in North West London

  The NHS in North West London is inviting anyone who has not been vaccinated or is waiting for their second dose to come forward and get the jab and protect themselves, their family and community from this deadly disease.

18th

• COVID-19 vaccine available to all aged 18+

  The national COVID-19 vaccination programme is now open to anyone aged 18+. You can book through the national booking system or by calling 119.

17th

• Prince of Wales gets warm welcome at the Trust

  The Prince of Wales visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital today to meet some of our apprentices supported into work by the Prince’s Trust

8th

• NHS inviting people aged 25 and over for life-saving COVID-19 jab

  The NHS COVID vaccination programme is open to those aged 25 and over or with relevant conditions or roles.

• Trust thanks Hounslow Gurdwara

  Chief Medical Officer Dr Roger Chinn took our warmest thanks to the Hounslow Gurdwara on Thursday.

May 2021

28th

• Massive vaccination Twickenham Stadium Bank Holiday Monday

  On Bank Holiday Monday, Twickenham Rugby Stadium will be turned into the biggest vaccination venue so far for residents of North West London, with up to 15,000 vaccinations ready to be administered on the day.

27th

• Chelsea site staff play at Chelsea FC

  Some lucky staff from our Chelsea site took part in a local 6-a-side football tournament at Chelsea FC.

5th

• Residents aged 40+ now eligible for walk in vaccinations

  Residents aged 40 and over - or otherwise eligible - can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 at walk in services in mass vaccination centres across eight North West London boroughs.

• Coordinate My Care lets patients share what matters most

  Help us to help you! As a nation, the art of having difficult conversations around advance care planning does not come easily. What would your thoughts, wishes and preferences be if you were in a life-threatening situation in the future? We need to know your wishes and preferences. By sharing them with us, you will help us to help you in an emergency.

April 2021

30th

• First ever digital PROMS in colorectal surgery

  The UK-first digital platform to improve outcomes for colorectal patients launched this week.

27th

• Hip replacement as day case

  The Trust has carried out its first hip replacement as a day case at the Chelsea site, following a similar successful operation at the West Middlesex site. This is one part of an improvement programme benefiting all hip patients.

March 2021

24th

• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit vaccination centre at Westminster Abbey

  The Duke and Duchess visited to pay tribute to the amazing efforts of staff and volunteers in the rollout of the vaccine.

• Chelsea provides specialist access for patients suffering with Long COVID symptoms

  The Trust is delighted to be one of more than 60 sites across England, providing support for patients suffering with long term symptoms of coronavirus. The service opened this week.

22nd

• Advice about COVID-19 (coronavirus)

  The NHS in London and Public Health England (PHE) have put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services continue to be available to the public.

15th

• Two Trust projects shortlisted for awards

  Two projects of the Trust’s public health team have been shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Value Awards.

10th

• Covid-19 vaccination at Westminster Abbey and the Science Museum

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is supporting mass Covid-19 vaccination across North West London, working with the rest of the NHS. If you are called to have the vaccine, please take up the offer to protect yourself, your family, and your friends.

2nd

• Trust moving to nhs.net email system

  The Trust is aligning with the national NHSmail system, approved by the Department of Health, to enable closer integration with other NHS trusts, GP practices and government organisations. The migration will take place from 4–5 May.

• Paediatric/NICU Recruitment Open Day

  Are you a student paediatric nurse about to qualify from university or an experienced paediatric nurse looking for a change of career opportunity? Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic person striving to provide excellent nursing care? Would you like to further your education with numerous in-house study days and courses linked to some of the largest universities in London? Then come and work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust!

February 2021

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• Troops help support us in our time of need

  The Military have joined forces with the Trust to help support frontline workers and keep our hospital services running smoothly.

10th

• Sir Elton John and Sir Michael Caine help the NHS promote COVID jabs

  Sir Elton John and Sir Michael Caine have united forces in a new video to encourage people to get vaccinated against coronavirus which was filmed at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

7th

• COVID-19 vaccine queries

  As a Trust, we are not currently providing the vaccine to members of the public and you are not able to book a slot to receive the vaccine. Questions should be directed to your local GP or the NHS website.

3rd

• CW Innovation: rapid advancement in remote care in response to COVID-19

  The COVID-19 pandemic created a need to innovate at pace and almost overnight, we have introduced a range of innovations, digital systems and platforms into our day-to-day functioning to help us continue to deliver safe, consistent and high-quality clinical care whilst helping to make things easier for our patients.

January 2021

29th

• Trust researchers help prove COVID vaccine effectiveness

  Researchers and staff at the Trust have played their part proving the effectiveness of the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.

20th

• Make Me A Medic course

  We are delighted to be running the successful Make Me A Medic course again this year at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This course is great for Year 12 students who are considering a career in medicine. Find out more.

8th

• Support our hospitals with the CW+ COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund

  As the pandemic continues into 2021 and our hospitals face increasing levels of admissions, our charity CW+’s dedicated COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund continues to welcome donations to help support our staff provide the best possible care across our communities.

December 2020

24th

• Pause in some planned procedures

  Due to the rise of Covid cases across the UK, the Trust is working to reschedule some planned procedures. We will contact you directly if your appointment is affected. If we do not contact you, please assume your appointment is going ahead.

23rd

• New postnatal discharge system

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the postnatal team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has partnered with digital health company Lumeon to launch a new, innovative digital postnatal discharge system.

9th

• NHS starts Covid-19 immunisation programme

  The first phase of the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has started. When it is the right time people will receive an invitation to come forward.

1st

• Trust marks World AIDS Day 2020

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to mark World AIDS Day today. As a leading Trust that has a proud history of achievements in the research, innovation and care of people living with HIV, we are committed to challenging stigma, creating awareness and improving the care we offer every day.

November 2020

19th

• Happy International Men’s Day!

  It’s International Men’s Day, a global day of recognition. It invites everyone to come to come together to celebrate men and boys in all their diversity.

13th

• Trust celebrates Research Innovation and Quality Improvement

  The Trust’s internal RIQI event this week celebrated some of the incredible Research, Innovation and Quality Improvement programmes that Trust staff are implementing, even in the midst of a global pandemic...

12th

• One Show's Dr Jarvis backs trials of new Covid vaccines

  The One Show’s Dr Sarah Jarvis supports Covid-19 vaccine research in a very practical way—she volunteered for a clinical trial at Chelsea and Westminster.

9th

• Trust 2,000th London Living Wage employer

  The Trust has become the 2000th public body to be accredited by the London Living Wage Foundation. That means a commitment to pay all staff at least the London Living Wage, including staff working at the Trust employed by our partners.

October 2020

30th

• NHS urgent and emergency care in the right place, at the right time with 111 First

  People who need urgent, but not life-threatening, care are being asked to contact NHS 111 before going to A&E. This will reduce waiting times and support social distancing in waiting rooms

15th

• Patients urged to take up appointments offered

  Following the announcement of Tier 2 restrictions in London from midnight on Friday, the Trust continues to provide safe care for its patients. It encourages all patients to take appointments offered so that they can get the treatment they need.

14th

• Celebrating Black History Month

  The Trust is proud to employ more than 6,000 members of staff—one in seven who are from African and Caribbean Diaspora.

September 2020

25th

• CW Innovation programme—one year on

  The CW Innovation programme, run by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with our charity CW+, is celebrating its first anniversary. It’s been a year like no other with the COVID-19 pandemic spurring a wave of innovation across the Trust.

22nd

• West Middlesex University Hospital turns 100

  West Middlesex celebrated its centenary on 17 Sep 2020, with Chief Executive Lesley Watts announcing a year of celebrations to highlight the staff, medical achievements and contributions of the hospital to the country and community.

• Trust Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and complaints teams come together

  Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and Complaints teams have now come together to form one team, available at both hospitals to provide a seamless service for our patients and their representatives.

10th

• A picture of health: an acute Trust’s core catchment

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today published its first Public Health profile which describes the broad health needs of the core population it serves. This work was supported by the Health Foundation.

9th

• The Burdett Trust for Nursing enables nurse-led innovation projects at Chelsea and Westminster

  In a first of its kind partnership, a generous grant from the Burdett Trust for Nursing will create a unique Nursing Innovation Fellow position, to lead on innovative projects at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT).

August 2020

25th

• Trust celebrates its first day case hip replacement surgery

  Our Trauma and Orthopaedics department at West Middlesex University Hospital is trialling how to improve services during COVID-19 by supporting some of our patients to have hip surgery and be discharged the same day.

7th

• Trust uses game-changing nudge test for coronavirus testing

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has joined one of eight London hospitals involved in the initial deployment of the COVID nudge test—a rapid, accurate, portable test that delivers results on the spot, at the point of need and in only 90 minutes.

4th

• Heatwave Alert

  London is moving to heatwave alert level 3 from Friday 6th August. This means there is high probability of increasingly hot conditions until Sunday 9th August.