Happy New Year- Looking Ahead to 2026

I want to thank all of our staff, especially those who worked to keep our services running over the festive period and New Year. We’ve seen an exceptionally high number of patients during what has been a very busy period, made even more challenging by the recent flu surge across London.

As I reflect on the year, I’m incredibly proud that we’ve been recognised as one of the best-performing trusts nationally through the NHS National Oversight Framework. This sits alongside key milestones for our Trust including the opening of the Day Surgery Unit at Chelsea, continued progress on the Diagnostic, Treatment and Education Centre at West Mid, expansion of our gender and sexual health services, and our continued focus on leading digital innovation that is supporting patient care and the wider NHS.

At the heart of everything we achieve are our people, and I’m proud to work alongside such dedicated and passionate colleagues.

On behalf of myself and the Board, thank you for your continued commitment.

Wishing you a healthy and happy 2026. Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Lesley Watts CBE
Chief Executive