December 2021
31st
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Victoria Cochrane, Director of Midwifery, has been awarded a most prestigious MBE for years of service in midwifery and for outstanding service to the community.
17th
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Tomorrow Stamford Bridge will be turned into a pop-up vaccination hub once again, with 10,000 vaccinations ready to be administered on the day. Whether you need your first dose, second dose or booster, please book your appointment now and help give COVID-19 the boot.
10th
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We are delighted to be able to offer the vaccine to more people, this coming Monday 13 December, when we will be opening our vaccine hub on our West Middlesex Hospital site.
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 2021
23rd
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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
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Our Trust is committed to being the change we want to see. With more than 1.4 million people in the NHS, joining forces with our suppliers, staff, patients and partners, we aim to fulfil the NHS’s ambition of reaching net zero carbon emissions alongside other hospitals in the capital.
10th
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Join tomorrow's webinar on TransPlus, a new gender dysphoria service, and Sexual Health London – London's online contraception and STI sampling service.
October 2021
25th
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Pippa Nightingale, Chief Nurse for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed as Chief Executive for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
22nd
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At Chelsea and Westminster, AHPs have come together to explain their roles and their commitment to their patients, and their enthusiasm for their profession just shines through.
21st
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was part of a study which showed the Valneva Covid-19 vaccine produced a high antibody response to the disease.
14th
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting patients to a national trial to see if blood tests can detect cancers early and therefore improve early diagnosis, patient experience, prognosis and treatment.
September 2021
29th
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The Trust is making contingency plans around possible fuel shortages.
22nd
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The Trust will be soon be vaccinating its staff and on-site partners with the seasonal flu vaccine and the Covid-19 booster vaccination. This will protect staff, patients, visitors and the wider community.
20th
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Today, we are recognising the unprecedented acceleration in innovation at the Trust during the last two years and focusing on the importance of maintaining momentum - watch our short film to find out more.
17th
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This year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of West Middlesex Hospital
10th
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If you are a Foundation Trust member, you can have your say on the future of your hospital when elections to the Council of Governors are held in November 2021.
2nd
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You may have heard of shortages of products involved in blood tests. We are managing the situation in order to continue to offer safe care. You should assume that any booked attendance is going ahead
August 2021
29th
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We are grateful for generous donations for Afghan families. Please hold off donating until we have clear lists of needs and the right collection places to make sure your generosity goes to the best place.
25th
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Project to improve access and experience of children and young people’s mental health services across North West London.
14th
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We want to ensure that people using our midwifery services have the right access to education, support and information about pelvic health, during and after pregnancy.
13th
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Young people aged 16 and 17 years old in North West London can now book appointments to get their COVID-19 vaccine either online or by calling 119.
9th
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A new pilot service has launched in North West London to help women who are experiencing psychological difficulties following pregnancy loss, still birth and neonatal loss, as well as birth trauma and women who have a fear of childbirth (tokophobia).
July 2021
30th
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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
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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
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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
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The Trust will retain our infection prevention and control measures from 19 July, to protect patients, visitors, and staff.
14th
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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.
8th
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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
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The team of plastic surgeons at our Chelsea site investigated the main issues with recycling and came up with some solutions.
2nd
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Trust research has helped demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine.
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The new critical care units have been officially opened at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital this week.
June 2021
29th
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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
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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
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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
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The NHS COVID vaccination programme is open to those aged 25 and over or with relevant conditions or roles.
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Chief Medical Officer Dr Roger Chinn took our warmest thanks to the Hounslow Gurdwara on Thursday.
May 2021
28th
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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
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Some lucky staff from our Chelsea site took part in a local 6-a-side football tournament at Chelsea FC.
5th
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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.
April 2021
30th
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The UK-first digital platform to improve outcomes for colorectal patients launched this week.
27th
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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
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The Duke and Duchess visited to pay tribute to the amazing efforts of staff and volunteers in the rollout of the vaccine.
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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.
15th
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Two projects of the Trust’s public health team have been shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Value Awards.
10th
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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
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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.
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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
19th
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The Military have joined forces with the Trust to help support frontline workers and keep our hospital services running smoothly.
10th
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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
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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
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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
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Researchers and staff at the Trust have played their part proving the effectiveness of the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
20th
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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
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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.
