We celebrated #WorldPrematurityDay with a lunch for all the families, currently on our neonatal ward. It was a great oppurtunity for familes to come together, share experiences, find comfort, and build lasting support.

Resident doctors will be going on strike from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. We're doing our best to avoid cancellations. If we do need to change your appointment, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Please come to hospital as normal if you do not hear from us.

It’s #OccupationalTherapyWeek, we spoke to Helen, a Highly specialist occupational therapist “Looking back over the last 13 years I feel proud to be an OT being able to be a shining light when people are going through difficult times and being a listening ear."

LNWH Job of the week We’re looking for a clinical fellow in clinical genetics to join #TeamLNWH Contract: permanent Closing date: 12.11.2025 For more details and to apply, visit: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/jobs#!/job/U...

It's #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, come down to our stall at Northwick Park tomorrow and meet the team. Learn more about breast cancer and how to spot the signs. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

It’s #BlackHistoryMonth, meet Abdi, Language and interpreting lead about how his Somali heritage has influenced his career. "My heritage is one that encourages helping the vulnerable and the disadvantaged among the community and that is what navigates me every day to help patients.”

If it’s not an emergency, or you’re not sure what to do, call NHS 111 to get the right care for you.

Have your say on proposed changes to the opening hours at the Urgent Treatment Centre at Central Middlesex Hospital. Join our upcoming public events to share your views to help shape your local health services. Your opinion matters. www.lnwh.nhs.uk/news/proposa...

Salivary gland cancer may be rare and can often go unnoticed. Come down to Northwick Park Hospital reception to learn more and meet our team. Our nurses will be here this afternoon from 2pm to 3pm to answer any of your questions.

Come down and say hi to our team this #Stoptober Our pharmacy smoking cessation team alongside colleagues from across Brent, Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon council are here to help you take the first step towards quitting.

Meet Kriselle, one of our sexual health nurses. She shares her journey for East and South East Asian Heritage Month. "Growing up in a culture where conversations about sex are often considered taboo, I became very aware of the stigma and barriers people face when seeking sexual health services."

That’s a wrap on #FallsAwarenessWeek Huge thanks to everyone who joined our roadshow. We hope you picked up some useful tips to stay safe. Together, we can reduce falls and keep our patients safe.

Meet Anna a clinical nurse manager on Crick Ward. She shares her journey for East and South East Asian heritage month. “Starting life in a new country wasn’t easy. I remember struggling to understand accents, learning how to use a different healthcare system, and adjusting to cold weather."

'Sister Alima, thank you for your dedication and passion. You are truly IDAR's Guardian Angel, who always looks after the patients welfare and best interest' I#TeamLNWH use our digital HEART cards to thank your colleagues for their hard work. Send a HEART card at: weare.lnwh.nhs.uk/index.cfm?pa...

The pharmacy team are employing their own shock and awe tactics this week at part of Pharmacy Focus Week by extending their satellite service across all the wards at Ealing Hospital.

LNWH Job of the week We’re looking for a research nurse to join #TeamLNWH Contract: permanent Closing date: 28.09.2025 For more details and to apply, visit: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/...

Fall awareness week is almost here. Join us for workshops, a roadshow, and plenty more activities. Check the WeAre.lnwh events calendar so you don’t miss out.

Our Annual General Meeting is today from 1pm to 3pm and everyone’s welcome to attend. Join us online and have your chance to ask questions: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/agm/

Meet Elaine a nurse on Jonson ward. She shares her journey for East and South East Asian Heritage Month. “My heritage has taught me the importance of empathy, respect and hardwork – values that guide me in my role and help me connect with patients from all walks of life.”

A huge thank you to all our emergency services today. Our work in partnership with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust saves lives. Thank you for all you do for our communities.

LNWH Job of the week We’re looking for a genetic counsellor to join #TeamLNWH Contract: permanent Closing date: 17.09.2025 For more details and to apply, visit: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/...

5 days left to nominate your healthcare hero for our #StaffExcellenceAwards. Our awards recognise our incredible staff. Calling all staff, patients, friends, and family nominate your healthcare hero today: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/awards Nominations close by midnight on Monday 8 September.

As we kick off #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth a huge congratulations to Ethan and Bhavaya who got to ring the bell today, marking the end of their cancer treatment. You are both incredibly brave and an inspiration to us all.

This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held online on 11 September from 1pm to 3pm and everyone’s welcome to attend. We’ll reflect on the progress we've made and discuss new ideas for growth and development. Join us online and have your chance to ask questions: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/agm/

Nominations for our #StaffExcellenceAwards are open. Our awards recognise our incredible staff for going above and beyond. Calling all staff, patients, friends, and family nominate your healthcare hero at: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/awards Nominations close by midnight on Monday 8 September.

Good luck to everyone getting their A-level results today. UCAS clearing is a great opportunity to re-think your options. If you’re having second thoughts after results day, a healthcare degree could open up a new world of possibilities. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

We had so much fun today at our Play Festival at Northwick Park Hospital. We invited children with long-term health conditions to join us for an afternoon of fun, games, and activities to show hospitals can be a place for joy, not just treatment

If you live in north-west London, view your personal health record with Care information exchange. Powered by Patients Know Best you can now view recent test results, letters, discharge summaries, and appointment dates. For more information, visit: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/view-your-re...

School pupils from a day camp took a break from outdoor activities to deliver toys and other goodies to children being treated in Northwick Park Hospital's paediatric emergency department. A big thank you for thinking of us.

Don't look back in anger if you're seeing #Oasis at Wembley tonight. Make sure you eat today, and go easy on the champagne supernova. Stay hydrated, have a masterplan if you get lost and lonely, and be ready for whatever weather: it may not sunshiiiine, but don't get caught in a cloudburst.

Our maternity services are open as usual during the resident doctors' strike. If you're pregnant and are worried about: - Your baby - Your own health - Your baby's movements Call us now, the numbers are in your notes. www.lnwh.nhs.uk/what-to-do-i...

If it’s not an emergency, expect longer than usual waits. Stay away so we can care for the people who really need us - you’ll be seen quicker elsewhere. Call 111 for help with minor ailments and injuries, in a life threatening emergency, always call 999.

Resident doctors have voted to take part in industrial action from 25 July at 7am until 30 July at 7am. We're doing our best to avoid cancellations. If we do need to change your appointment, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Congratulations to Dr Ahmir Ahmad and Professor Brian Saunders for their groundbreaking DISCARD3 study, which has enabled trained endoscopists to diagnose small polyps during colonoscopy using advanced imaging without lab analysis.

A free care bag is now available for patients with learning disabilities and autism to make them feel more comfortable in hospital. The sensory bag, funded by LNWH Charity, includes earphones, an eye mask, fidget board, colouring book and crayons, a stress ball and sensory bracelet.

How long would a hospital function without any cleaners, cooks or porters? And plumbers? Now, that would cause a stink. We pay tribute to the small army of non-clinical staff who keep our hospitals running 24/7 behind-the-scenes with a small exhibition in the Galleria, Ealing Hospital.

We'd love to hear about your maternity experience with us, help us improve by filling out our quick survey. If you’re eligible you should have already received the survey.

Celebrating #NationalHealthcareEstatesAndFacilitiesDay Thank you to all the fantastic teams in estates and facilities who work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for our patients and keep our hospital running smoothly.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stalls during #DiabetesWeek It was great meeting so many of you. We carried out over 300 blood glucose checks last week, raising awareness and supporting healthier futures together.

Our staff experience and wellbeing festival starts next week. The festivals will take place across all three sites from 10:30am to 3:30pm: Ealing Hospital - Tuesday 17th June Central Middlesex Hospital - Thursday 19th June 2025 Northwick Park Hospital - Tuesday 24th June

💙 Amazing work from the team at @lnwh.bsky.social Older People and Dementia Services this #CarersWeek ! They're championing the UCP with hospital stalls, resources & presentations! Their dedicated UCP corner is a great example of keeping conversations going with staff

Victory was sweet for Ealing Hospital’s Paediatric Diabetes Team who were crowned champs at the Diabetes Nursing Awards a year after finishing runners up.

Congratulations to our chief executive Pippa Nightingale who made it into the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 Chief Executive list. The annual ranking is judged by senior figures in the health service.

MP Stephen Timms, visited Northwick Park Hospital to see the innovative work of a project that helps train and employ young people. DFN Project Search helps students with learning disabilities and autism gain practical workplace experience with the NHS.

It’s #Pride month and we’re celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. We’re here for our LGBTQI+ community, and allies are always welcome to join and take part in our events. t #TeamLNWH you can show your support by joining our rainbow network, check out We.Are.lnwh for for information.

The new NHS staff uniform is here, making it easier for staff and patients to identify one another. More than 5,000 uniforms are currently being distributed across our three hospital sites with staff each receiving three sets of uniforms.

Hospital security is not a job for the faint hearted. Younes Ghouloul has been punched, kicked, verbally abused, spat at, pepper-sprayed and even bitten during his 14 years on the beat at our hospitals “I always stay calm and reasonable with people. I don’t judge individuals."

‘Satellite’ pharmacies are helping improve discharge times by dispensing prescriptions on hospital wards instead of nurses and porters having to collect them from the main pharmacy. To date, four satellites are operational at Northwick Park, two in Ealing and one at Central Middlesex.

If you need advice or medication from a pharmacist in London this bank holiday weekend, use the local pharmacy finder to check which pharmacies are open near you. www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy/

Let’s talk about Dementia It’s #DementiaActionWeek are our team will be across all our sites proving raising awareness about the Universal care plan and launched the Activity kits. Come and say hello and learn about the support available. #TeamLNWH check WeAre.lnwh events for details.