December 2020
24th
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
2nd
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
July 2020
27th
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We are looking for healthy male or female volunteers aged 18-75 to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial. This is the Chelsea and Westminster arm of the COVAC1 vaccine trial led by Imperial College.
14th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is resuming a variety of services paused or reduced by Covid-19. We are confident as we resume more services that we can deliver a high quality of care, keeping patients, visitors and staff safe. We urge those offered appointments and procedures to take advantage of them
10th
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Public health doctors at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College London looked at smoking as a risk factor for inpatients with COVID-19.
2nd
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A portrait of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the war veteran who raised £32million for the NHS, was unveiled at our Chelsea and Westminster hospital site. Local Olney artist, Michelle Turner, created the portrait as part of an art class she runs and the response to the piece has been exceptional.
June 2020
30th
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Pride month is a time for our LGBTQ+ community to celebrate the progress made to attain the rights we currently enjoy and remember those who fought over the years to win these rights.
24th
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Severe hot weather is expected in the UK this week. Here are some useful resources and tips to help you stay safe and beat the heat.
22nd
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Today is National Windrush Day when we celebrate the outstanding contribution of Caribbean people to the UK, making the NHS what it is to this day.
4th
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National Volunteers Week allows us to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of our volunteers new and old throughout the year and during the special circumstances of the pandemic.
May 2020
29th
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The PIONEER clinical trial, launched to test treatments for COVID-19, has received a funding booster of nearly £1.37 m of £10 m awarded globally by medical research charity LifeArc. The trial is underway at Chelsea and Westminster/West Middlesex University Hospital.
22nd
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International luxury fragrance brand AMAFFI Perfume House has gifted an exquisite scented garden to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as a lasting thank you to NHS staff.
3rd
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An important new international study will compare two treatments for early stage COVID-19 inpatients. It is led by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, in conjunction with Imperial College and the Royal Brompton Hospital and in association with University Hospitals Leuven/UZ Leuven in Belgium,
1st
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Important changes to NHS and Chelsea Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust services outlined here to inform public, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2020
30th
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An expert panel consisting of endometriosis specialists from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a free live webinar to answer patient questions about dealing with this condition during the current pandemic and offer much needed advice and support to them.
23rd
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The Trust’s digital team has introduced a range of exciting technological enhancements to help improve patients’ care and hospital experience, giving them more control over their care. They will also help the hospital to continue to run efficiently in this challenging time
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust launched today, a ‘Message for You’ project to enable people to send messages to their loved ones while they are in hospital, while wards are closed to visitors.
21st
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During the coronavirus outbreak it’s more difficult for people to say goodbye to loved ones. We’re joining hospitals around the country calling on local crafters to help us to help families to feel closer to their loved ones at this difficult time.
20th
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The London Nightingale is one of seven sites across England providing surge capacity and it's great to know that some of our Chelsea and Westminster Hospital staff are able to offer their support by joining other NHS colleagues across the country.
14th
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An urgent appeal launched today to raise millions of pounds to support NHS nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers saving British lives during the coronavirus crisis.
9th
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In the last few weeks we’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of goodwill messages, donations and support we’ve received from all corners of the London community.
7th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to have won Gold in a new data visualisation competition sponsored by the Nuffield Trust, the BMJ and NHS Digital. Using data provided by NHS Digital, entrants were asked to tell a captivating visual story about the health of different groups of people in England.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is expanding a successful trial of sending outpatient appointment letters by text. With immediate effect, the system will apply to nearly all Adult and Paediatric services on the Chelsea site.
March 2020
25th
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We have taken the difficult decision to stop visitors visiting any ward in our hospitals as we try to limit the risk of spreading the Coronavirus. Visitors will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
20th
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Just two days after our hospital charity CW+ launched their COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, they have received an incredible commitment from Julia and Hans Rausing. This amazing support will help provide equipment, new technology, and support for our frontline staff.
13th
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West Middlesex University Hospital is launching a major improvement to how patients get their outpatient appointment letters. Patients will now have the option of accessing their appointment letter digitally (by email or phone text).
9th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for four BMJ Awards, the most received by one Trust in this year’s awards. The BMJ Awards promote excellence in healthcare and recognise the inspirational work of healthcare teams across the country.
February 2020
28th
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There is no drop-in or self-referred coronavirus testing at our hospitals. If you are concerned you might have coronavirus symptoms, you should call NHS 111 rather than visit your GP or a hospital.
January 2020
31st
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today warmly welcomed its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings, which show the Trust is well-led, and offers safe, caring, responsive and effective services.
27th
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Breakfast—an important part of anyone’s daily routine, but after a life-changing event such as a stroke, that can be difficult. On our Nell Gwynne Ward at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Breakfast Group provides a good social occasion, supports recovery, and helps assessment for patients.
