X-Factor star brightens up Christmas Time for sick children
27 December 2006
Over 60 children at Central Middlesex Hospital were given a special treat with their very own Christmas Party
Change for the Better – let us know your views
15 November 2006
NWLH, Brent tPCT and Harrow PCT are looking at the best way of providing health services in the future and have launched a discussion called Change for the Better...
Residents of Brent and Harrow first in capital to benefit from bowel cancer screening
06 November 2006
Invitations to participate in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme are making their way to residents of Brent and Harrow as part of the national programme to help detect bowel cancer at an early stage when treatment is more likely to be effective.
Official opening of new Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontic Unit at Northwick Park Hospital
31 October 2006
The new Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontic Unit at Northwick Park Hospital will be officially opened on Thursday 2 November by Rt. Hon. Baroness Boothroyd, O.M., P.C.
War on bugs - hospitals launch two week campaign
18 October 2006
A team of modern matrons have been deployed across Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals to help combat superbugs and mark the launch of a special infection control awareness fortnight...
Quality of services rated as fair in annual health check
12 October 2006
New CT scanner at Northwick Park
28 September 2006
The President of the Royal College of Radiologists, Professor Janet Husband, officially opened a new 'state of the art' 64 slice computed tomography (CT) body scanner...
Special measures lifted from maternity unit following positive changes
22 September 2006
North West London Hospitals NHS Trust welcomes the decision by the Secretary of State for Health to lift ‘special measures’ from the Maternity Unit at Northwick Park Hospital.
NWLH welcomes Healthcare Commission's second report into maternity services
23 August 2006
Demolition and Redevelopment of Central Middlesex Hospital Site
07 August 2006
In April and May this year, the clinical work at Central Middlesex Hospital transferred from the old buildings into its new, award winning £82million hospital...
Latest condition of patients following drug trial at independent PAREXEL research unit
05 July 2006
5th July 2006
Trust works towards tackling debts while maintaining patient care
08 June 2006
The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust has developed its 2006/07 financial plan. This will gradually return the Trust to financial balance
New Regional Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontic Centre at Northwick Park Hospital
01 June 2006
The new North West London Regional Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontic Centre has opened its doors and started seeing its first patients.
Independent survey shows patient care has improved
26 May 2006
The Healthcare Commission’s 2005 survey of inpatients at hospitals across England shows that patient care at the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust has improved.
Measles Outbreak at CMH
03 April 2006
The Trust can confirm that six members of staff at Central Middlesex Hospital have contracted measles. The infection was confirmed on Friday evening.
Move into brand new hospital begins at Central Middlesex
22 March 2006
The new building at Central Middlesex Hospital was handed over on Friday 17th March...
Northwick Park treats patients from medical research trial
14 March 2006
Northwick Park Hospital is treating six seriously ill patients in Critical Care after they had an adverse reaction to a drug trial at an independent medical research centre run by PAREXEL.
Progress towards new hospital continues
06 March 2006
The plans for the PFI redevelopment of Northwick Park & St Mark's Hospital continue to gain momentum.
Local hospitals hit crucial waiting times targets
02 February 2006
Central Middlesex Hospital and Northwick Park & St Mark’s Hospitals hit the key new government targets for waiting times at the end of December.
Training & research centre for child health
02 February 2006
Doctors and medical students, who care for children in the community and in hospitals across NW London, now have a dedicated centre for training and research.
Local hospitals hit crucial waiting times targets
02 February 2006
Central Middlesex Hospital and Northwick Park & St Mark’s Hospitals hit the key new government targets for waiting times at the end of December.
Hospitals go Smokefree
07 December 2005
Northwick Park & St Mark’s and Central Middlesex Hospitals have introduced a no smoking policy across all buildings and grounds.
Deaf awareness day for Harrow and Brent
28 October 2005
Over 200 people visited the Harrow deaf awareness day at Northwick Park Hospital on Wednesday 26th October.
The event was organised by the Hospital, the Harrow Association for the Disabled (HAD), the National Deaf Children’s Society and the Deaf Patients
Launch with Poet Laureate
30 September 2005
Forty five new poem-posters will soon be going on display in health locations across the UK - with Poet Laureate Andrew Motion helping to launch the initiative at Central Middlesex Hospital on Wednesday 5th October.
World's Biggest Coffee Morning 2005
27 September 2005
"Get together for a cup of coffee with friends to help people living with cancer" for Macmillan Cancer Relief's World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Birth Centre celebrates year of success
21 September 2005
The Brent Birth Centre recently celebrated becoming a Finalist in the Prime Minister's Better Public Buildings Award, the excellent results of a survey of users and its first birthday.
One star award for Trust
26 July 2005
The excellent work by staff across the Trust has been recognised by the awarding of one star in the Government’s national star ratings system.
National maternity services
18 July 2005
The Trust welcomes the move by the Healthcare Commission to draw attention to the national challenges facing maternity services.
National maternity issues
18 July 2005
The Trust welcomes the move by the Healthcare Commission to draw attention to the national challenges facing maternity services.
Trust welcomes Healthcare Commission report
07 July 2005
North West London Hospitals NHS Trust today welcomed the Healthcare Commission report into the maternity unit at Northwick Park Hospital based on its review of services last year.
Raising Healthy Children
01 July 2005
A new partnership between Health and Youth Services in Harrow is seeking the views of the public about how children’s services are run in the borough. The event is on 12th July at 2-4pm.
Maternity unit welcomes extra support
21 April 2005
A team of maternity specialists from Queen Charlotte's Hospital are to join forces with the Trust in speeding up the deployment of a raft of improvements in the maternity unit at Northwick Park Hospital. Info line 020 8869 5844.
Precautionary Hepatitis-C look back
20 April 2005
Patients around the UK are being contacted this week as a precaution following notification that a health care worker who worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been diagnosed as suffering from hepatitis C infection.
Chief Executive appointed to new role
31 March 2005
John Pope CBE, Chief Executive of North West London Hospitals Trust, is leaving to take up a new post at the Department of Health. John joins the Department of Health on 18th April and Mary Wells, Director of Clinical Services at St Mary’s in Paddington,
Trust launches Communication Skills prize
02 March 2005
The Macmillan Cancer and Palliative Care Team at North West London Hospitals NHS Trust have launched an Annual Stefanie Rouault Memorial Fund Communication Skills prize.
Raising Healthy Children - public event
07 January 2005
A new partnership between Health and Youth Services in Harrow is seeking the views of the public about how children’s services are run in the borough. Major event being held on 12th July.
HIV Hit Squad visit local colleges
01 December 2004
Staff from the Genito-Urinary Medicine department at Northwick Park Hospital visited local colleges on Wednesday December 1st to promote World Aids Day.
Lola Oni, Nurse Director receives OBE
01 November 2004
Lola Oni, Nurse Director of the Brent Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre (BSCTC), was recently awarded an OBE.
Jack's Place officially opens
14 September 2004
Director of the NHS, Sir Nigel Crisp, Chief Executive opens the Trust's new Children’s ward Jack's Place
New Hospital approved
02 August 2004
Northwick Park and St Mark’s Hospitals redevelopment plans get the go-ahead from the Secretary of State for Health
NWLH appoints new Chairman
19 July 2004
Trust announces the appointment of Moira Black CBE as it's new Chairman.
HRH The Countess of Wessex visits Northwick Park Hospital
19 May 2004
HRH The Countess of Wessex was special guest of honour at NPSM Speech and Language Therapy Department
Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP officially launches BECaD
14 May 2004
Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP officially launches the works at the Brent Emergency Care & Diagnostic Centre (BECaD)
Patient & Public Involvement
12 May 2004
North West London Hospitals NHS Trust Patient & Public Involvement Forum First Meeting in Public
Lead Nurse learns at the Territorial Army
12 May 2004
David Rawlings, Trust Lead Nurse for Intensive Care at NPHSM takes day out of office to find out more about his employee's Territorial Army (TA) training, for his deployment to Iraq later this month.
London Marathon
04 May 2004
London Marathon success for Trust staff
National NHS Survey Results
10 March 2004
Positive results for Trust from National NHS staff survey
North London Breast Screening service
26 February 2004
Women over the age of 65 are being encouraged to contact the NLBSS.
Fifteen Year Anniversary for Pathology Department
13 February 2004
Alistair McDonald being presented with plaque by Glen Tobin, CEO of Cerner Ltd UK.
Trusts meets CNST standard
02 February 2004
Following a recent successful audit the Trust had it’s CNST (Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts) status upgraded to that in line with a majority of other Trusts.
Paul Boateng MP visit
11 November 2003
Paul Boateng, MP for Brent South recently visited ACAD
John Reid visits ACAD
15 September 2003
Secretary of State for Health visits revolutionary centre
New Bed Launch
11 September 2003
Multi million pound new bed programme formally launched
Important National Research
11 August 2003
The Menopause Clinical and Research Unit at Northwick Park Hospital has been invited to help with an important national research study into HRT.