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Today colleagues at Whittington Health gathered to mark the start of demolition works at the Old Boiler House. The structure is being carefully dismantled and removed as part of the enabling works of the Power Infrastructure Project. The milestone marks the start of modernising the hospital’s energy systems, supporting safer patient care, sustainability, and future clinical improvements across the site.

The Emergency Department at Whittington Hospital currently cares for more than double the number of patients it was originally designed for.

Almost exactly one year after surviving septic shock and pneumonia, David will attempt to complete the London marathon – raising funds in support of our hospital that saved his life.

We've introduced PreActiv - an online exercise and support programme to support patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

We are excited to announce that Ms Rantimi Ayodele will be joining us on Thursday 30 April 2026 as our new Chief Medical Officer.

We have made significant improvements in the 2025 Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE).

Our 2025 results mark a strong recovery from 2024, when we recognised concerns highlighted through our PLACE scores and committed to taking meaningful, sustained action. Over the past year, we have delivered improvements across every domain assessed.

If you or your child has an appointment with us and you suspect one of you may have measles, please do not attend your appointment. You can call us to tell us using the details on your appointment letter or alternatively you can call us on 020 7288 5511.

Patient and Visitor car park will close permanently on the Whittington Hospital Site on 1 April.

We are changing the way we calculate LDL-C from Friedewald equation to Sampson equation with effect from Monday 23 February.

India Hunnikin will take on the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds for Whittington Health Charity, the dedicated charity of Whittington Health NHS Trust.

A new exhibition celebrating the vital contribution of people of Irish heritage to the National Health Service will close on 4 February

A first look at our future maternity and neonatal units, as a major redevelopment now moving towards construction.

Baroness Neuberger’s term as chair will end on 30 September, when she will stand down.

Whittington Health NHS Trust has secured planning permission for the next phase of the major upgrade to the hospital’s power infrastructure, marking an important step in improving resilience, sustainability and patient care.

The Met has predicted very low temperatures until Monday 12 January. There are some things you can do to ensure you and your loved ones are kept well during this time.

Thalassaemia Nurse Specialist Emma Prescott has been made an MBE for her service to people living with Thalassemia Syndrome