December 2015
24th
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Following on from the great success of my idea last year at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, [Staff Governor] Lou and I rallied together all the people we could to give gifts.
22nd
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Do you approach each new year full of good intentions, only to see them vanish in the smoke of yet another cigarette? This year we propose that you don’t just make a resolution—act on one!
18th
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This year the annual Christmas event took place at both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex University hospitals.
10th
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A innovative new changing facility for disabled people opened today at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
8th
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It is that time of year when there is an increase in incidences of viral diarrhoea and vomiting both in the community and in hospitals.
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Players from Saracens Rugby Club made a special visit to the children’s wards and a care of the elderly ward at West Middlesex University Hospital on Thursday 3 December to bring some Christmas cheer to patients and staff.
7th
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Being in hospital for any length of time can be very hard, for the child and also their family. Chelsea Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to have funded a Christmas party for the children and young people who have been treated at Chelsea Children’s Hospital over the current year.
2nd
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Catering staff at West Middlesex University Hospital have been celebrating after being awarded the Soil Association’s Food for Life Catering Mark Bronze Award last week, in recognition of their new and improved menus using fresh and locally sourced food.
1st
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The Mayor and Mayoress of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital today to mark World AIDS Day.
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The three December dates on which junior doctors were due to take industrial action have been temporarily suspended following talks between the British Medical Association and the government.
November 2015
30th
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Filipino staff at West Middlesex University Hospital have been visited and praised by Filipino television station CAT 8 TV for their fundraising efforts following Typhoon Haiyan, the deadliest Philippine typhoon ever recorded, which struck the country in November 2013.
27th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has organised several events during the Christmas period for staff and patients at this special time of year.
23rd
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Due to a problem with some of our IT applications some of our clinics were this morning unable to provide their full, normal service.
18th
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Coinciding with the European HIV/Hepatitis Testing Week, all five sexual health clinics along with the Emergency Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital are coming together this month to provide a range of opportunities for people across north west London to receive blood borne virus (BBV) testing.
16th
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Doctors and nurses from both hospitals urge local people to take some small practical steps to keep themselves healthy this winter, particularly those with long-term conditions and those over 65, so they do not require a visit to hospital.
9th
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Staff at West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital are together working hard to reduce the spread of seasonal influenza (flu) this winter by vaccinating as many frontline staff as possible.
3rd
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A new non-executive director has been appointed by the Council of Governors to serve the expanded population now covered by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
October 2015
30th
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The team behind West Middlesex University Hospital’s Perinatal Mental Health service has successfully secured £17,000 to launch their own eHealth project.
26th
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On Friday 23 October, West Middlesex University Hospital welcomed 30 visitors to a special ‘Getting to know your hospital’ event to help improve the overall experience of patients with learning disabilities and to dispel any fears or concerns they might have about coming to hospital.
21st
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The list of candidates who have nominated themselves to stand for election to the Council of Governors in November's elections has now been published.
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Can you help improve Hounslow's mental health services? NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are responsible for buying and planning health services in their local area.
15th
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Staff, members of the public and patients are encouraged to put themselves forward for election to the Trust’s Council of Governors in the biggest election ever carried out by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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Global Handwashing Day takes place every year on 15 October and staff at West Middlesex University Hospital are encouraging visitors and staff to keep their hands clean and germ-free to help protect their patients from infection.
6th
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Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust encourages people who experience day- or night-time hypos to TALK Hypos with their doctor or nurse.
5th
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West Middlesex University Hospital’s annual Service of Remembrance for babies and young children will take place at 3pm on Sunday 11 October 2015.
1st
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Wednesday 16 September, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital hosted the second in a series of training sessions for end of life care at Gold Standards Framework (GSF) level.
September 2015
30th
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West Middlesex University Hospital’s in-house stop smoking service is urging smokers to quit during October as part of the national Stoptober campaign.
28th
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Staff, patients and volunteers at our two main hospital sites have raised nearly £1500 by hosting coffee morning events for Macmillan Cancer Support.
17th
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Staff at West Middlesex University Hospital are celebrating this week after being shortlisted in the Patient Safety category of the 2015 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards for their HEADS-UP programme.
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The 2015 Rugby World Cup takes place from 18 September to 31 October. Ten of the tournament's matches will be staged at Twickenham Stadium—just 1.5 miles from the hospital—including the final match.
15th
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Join us to hear presentations from the Chairman, Chief Executive and Council of Governors.
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West Middlesex University Hospital’s third annual open day took place on Saturday 12 September, and once again proved hugely popular with the local community.
10th
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On Tuesday 8 September Dr Susan Childs, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Dr Bianca Kuehler, Speciality Doctor in Pain presented a seminar to our hospital members about the survivors of torture clinic and also pain management.
9th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS foundation Trust welcomed The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on Wednesday 9 September.
2nd
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A spokesperson for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: “We can confirm that due to an administrative error, a newsletter about services at 56 Dean Street was sent to an email group rather than individual recipients.”
1st
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital formally joined forces today (Tuesday September 1) to become one NHS Foundation Trust.
August 2015
30th
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The fun starts on Saturday 12 September 11am–3pm! Join us at the 3rd annual West Middlesex University Hospital Open Day—our full range of services will be represented, with behind the scenes tours, health checks, careers advice, live entertainment, food and drink tasting plus lots more.
20th
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In April 2015, staff at West Middlesex University Hospital were involved in a voluntary self-assessment of their non-clinical services. The results, published last week, made for a very pleasing read for the Trust.
6th
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Chelsea and Westminster’s sexual health service is expanding its reach into Hertfordshire.
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On Wednesday 5 August, West Middlesex University Hospital were the grateful recipients of a cheque for £1000 donated by Twickenham couple, Richard and Laura Fox.
5th
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The Nursing Times and Health Service Journal have announced Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as one of their best places to work in the NHS for 2015.
3rd
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A proposed tube strike is due to take place from 18:30 on Wednesday 5 August with services resuming on Friday 7 August. There will be no tubes on Thursday 6 August.
July 2015
31st
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We were delighted to feature in a recent literature review on the impact of environment on children and young people’s experience of healthcare.
24th
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The Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex websites see a combined 180,000 visits each month from patients, pregnant women, families and staff.
23rd
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has welcomed the recent push on routine HIV blood testing in A&E departments by St Thomas’ Hospital.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is advising pregnant women to make early contact with midwives if they believe they are going into labour during the weekend of August 1 and 2 2015.
15th
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One of the UK’s greatest ever athletes visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital today (Weds 15 July) to join in a fun dance session in memory of Esther Hartsilver, a physiotherapist killed in a cycling accident earlier this year.
14th
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The innovative Dean Street Express (DSE) has won a prestigious award at the national Patient Safety Congress.
13th
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Patients and members of the public are invited to take part in a focus group to preview and provide feedback on the upcoming redesign of the Trust website which will combine content from Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex hospitals.
8th
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A proposed tube strike is due to take place from 6:30pm today Wednesday 8 July until the morning of Friday 10 July where there will be some disruption until the morning service resumes. If you are a patient and have an appointment during this time, please plan your journey to hospital before you leave.
7th
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A mental health and well-being project launched in October 2014 at West Middlesex University Hospital has secured an additional £108,000 in funding for a further 12 months to continue its work on improving awareness and access to support for women experiencing mental health issues immediately before and after giving birth.
1st
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West Middlesex University Hospital have come away with two wins and a ‘highly commended’ at Health Education North West London’s (HENWL) first ever awards ceremony held on Monday 29 June.
June 2015
30th
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Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know.
19th
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Thanks to The Children’s Hospital Trust Fund, the charity caring for children at Chelsea Children’s Hospital, the hospital now has the UK’s first Digital Swallowing Station for children.
17th
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Please complete the short online survey to help develop the ‘look and feel’ of the enlarged organisation, following the integration of Chelsea and Westminster and West Mid hospitals.
16th
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A new outpatient pharmacy service provided by Boots UK opened its doors at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital this week.
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Lesley Watts has been appointed Chief Executive of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She will begin at the Trust on 14 September 2015.
9th
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West Middlesex University Hospital invites you to their annual public meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2015
May 2015
27th
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West Middlesex University Hospital held its annual stroke coffee morning on Friday 22 May in support of Action on Stroke Month, and this year patients and staff were joined by a very special guest, actor and Stroke Association supporter Rudolph Walker.
21st
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Come hear more about Chelsea and Westminster Hospital—constituency meetings in your local borough
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Please note that there are a number of events occurring during the weekend which will impact on you gaining access to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
20th
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This week is Dementia Awareness Week and West Middlesex University Hospital has been supporting the cause by hosting a day of special activities and talks for patients and carers directly affected by the condition.
13th
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On Tuesday 12 May, celebrations were in full swing at West Middlesex University Hospital to recognise International Nurses Day, an event held annually on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing.
8th
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Foundation Trust members and residents of the Borough of Wandsworth are invited to find out about exciting developments at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and provide feedback on plans to merge with West Middlesex University Hospital.
6th
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The popular Birth Centre at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital celebrated its own special new arrival last week when its 1,000th baby was born.
2nd
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On Thursday 30 April, as Bowel Cancer Awareness Month came to an end, West Middlesex University Hospital held an information event in the hospital’s atrium to spread the word on beating bowel cancer.
1st
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Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners at the Star Awards which took place on Thursday 30 April. Thank you to everyone who helped organise the evening and to all of our judges who had the difficult task of choosing our winners.
April 2015
9th
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Foundation Trust members and residents of the City of Westminster are invited to find out about exciting developments at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and provide feedback on plans to merge with West Middlesex University Hospital.
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Foundation Trust membersare invited to book their place for Medicine for Members event Menopause matters – what we need to know?
7th
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The judging panels have taken place and we are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2015 Star Awards. The winners will be announced at an event in late April.
1st
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West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust has announced changes to its Chief Executive and Chairman. The Trust is currently in the process of a proposed merger with Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, which is planned to take place this summer.
March 2015
31st
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This hugely successful course on essential Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery emergencies took place in February.
16th
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Nutrition and Hydration Week kicks off today and West Middlesex Hospital are getting behind the national campaign with a variety of activities for staff, patients and visitors to help spread the word on good nutrition and hydration.
14th
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Foundation Trust members and residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are invited to find out about exciting developments at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and provide feedback on plans to merge with West Middlesex University Hospital.
13th
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Chelsea and Westminster held its first Medicine for Members seminar in the Postgrad Lecture Theatre this March on the topic of ‘Modern Obesity Management’.
12th
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Staff at West Middlesex University Hospital are celebrating this week after their maternity unit was reaccredited with the full Baby Friendly Award in recognition of the high standards of care they provide for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
11th
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Members of staff, who between them have clocked up nearly 1400 years of service, were celebrated at West Middlesex University Hospital’s annual Long Service Awards on Wednesday 11 March.
5th
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Smokers in Hounslow are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on No Smoking Day which takes place next week on Wednesday 11 March.
February 2015
25th
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Sexual health clinics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have been taking a leading part in a ground breaking drug trial which has proved highly effective in preventing HIV in gay and other men who have sex with men. One hundred and fifty four of the 545 men who took part in the two year trial for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) attended Chelsea and Westminster clinics.
24th
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Anaesthetists Peter Brooks and Corina Lee from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital last night (23 February) won an NHS England Innovation Acorn Challenge Award for their RELAX Anaesthetics app.
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As the British Heart Foundation’s National Hearth Month draws to a close, a patient support group at West Middlesex University Hospital continues its work with patients and the local community to help prevent heart disease.
18th
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A Board meeting will take place later this month which will provide patients, members of the public and staff with the opportunity to hear from the Trust Board as to key Trust issues, risks and developments, including the proposed acquisition of West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
12th
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Chief Executive Libby McManus speaks in her blog about the recommendations of “Freedom to Speak Up”, a review commissioned by the Secretary of State, which was published yesterday.
11th
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared plans for the acquisition of West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
9th
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Under the direction of the Trust’s End of Life Care Steering Group which includes, governors, bereaved family members, community representatives and voluntary services, and members of the hospital team, the hospital has been implementing a number of actions to improve patient and family care at the end of life.
6th
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Everyone is invited to submit nominations for outstanding individuals and teams who make the greatest difference to our patients and our hospital for this year’s Chelsea and Westminster Star Awards, supported by CW+.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital’s Pain Clinic for Survivors of Torture, which started work in November, is the only one of its kind in the UK—and one of the few found in the world—providing an all-encompassing pain service that takes each patient’s physical and psychological needs into account.
5th
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Tinnitus Awareness Week (2 – 8 February) is an annual campaign run by the British Tinnitus Association (BTA) to help raise awareness of, and support those with, the condition and to let people know that help and support is available.
2nd
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A team of staff from West Middlesex University Hospital, supported by West London Mental Health Trust (WLMHT), have been working together to make enormous progress in reducing frequent attenders to A&E, and as a result have helped improve the standard of care for their patients.
January 2015
28th
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West Middlesex University Hospital’s award winning maternity unit celebrated another achievement this week, with the unveiling of a number of brand new and enhanced facilities to benefit mums-to-be.
26th
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We have been working hard on our action plan following our CQC report October 2014. The peer review of our action plan will take place in April.
22nd
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There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions in parts of England. We want our patients to stay healthy during this time.
15th
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The start of a new year is the ideal time to set new goals and make a fresh start, particularly when it comes to your health. This January, West Middlesex University Hospital have been supporting the British Liver Trust’s national awareness campaign, Love Your Liver and encouraging the public to make a healthy start to 2015.
6th
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Accident and Emergency (A&E) is often seen as the first port of call for people who are unwell and not sure where to go for help. However their expertise is in treating people who are seriously ill and require immediate treatment for life threatening conditions.
