2021

December 2021

31st

• Director of Midwifery awarded MBE for New Year’s Honours

  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

• Mass vaccination including booster jabs at Stamford Bridge this Saturday

  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

• West Mid Vaccine Hub opens to the public

  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

• Trust marks World AIDS Day 2021

  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

• 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

• Trust committed to being a green champion in the NHS

  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

• Upcoming webinar on the TransPlus pilot

  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

• Pippa Nightingale appointed Chief Executive for London North West University Healthcare

  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

• What do Allied Health Professionals do for patients?

  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

• Trust helps demonstrate effectiveness of a Covid vaccine

  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

• Blood tests research to catch cancer early

  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

• Hospitals will offer as wide a service as possible

  The Trust is making contingency plans around possible fuel shortages.

22nd

• Covid-19 Booster and Flu Vaccination

  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

• Celebrating two years of our partnership with CW+ for CW Innovation programme

  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

• Celebrating 100 years of West Middlesex Hospital

  This year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of West Middlesex Hospital

10th

• Notice of election to our Council of Governors

  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

• Blood test updates

  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

• Donations for Afghan families

  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

• Voices of young people in shaping local mental health services

  Project to improve access and experience of children and young people’s mental health services across North West London.

14th

• Improving pelvic health for all - tell us what you think

  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

• 16 and 17 year olds in North West London invited to get COVID-19 vaccine

  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

• New Maternity Trauma and Loss Care Service (M-TLCS) launches in North West London

  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

• 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

• 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.

8th

• 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.

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

19th

• 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.