News archive: 2020
Join our Annual General Meeting on 26 November
10 Nov 2020
Our AGM is virtual this year but you can still take part
Temporary paediatric service changes: an open letter
08 Oct 2020
How we are keeping Children and Young People across North Central London safe this winter
Temporary changes to children and young people’s NHS services across north central London
23 Sep 2020
Continuing to deliver the best emergency and planned care across north central London during the winter
The Whittington Health Charity Colourful Cat Competition
02 Sep 2020
We’re on the lookout for talented young artists to fill Whittington with colourful cats!
Update on Children's In-Patient Services
22 Jun 2020
Hospitals across North Central London are working together to provide the best possible care to Children during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Whittington Health raises £100K to support staff and patients in Coronavirus Appeal
06 May 2020
The support from our local community has meant we can do more to care for our staff and patients
Friend or Relative in our Hospital? Send a Thinking of You Message
28 Apr 2020
A new way to let our patients know their friends and loved ones are thinking about them.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and News
25 Apr 2020
From this page you can find all of the Whittington Health advice, information and news related to COVID-19.
Now More than Ever: Every Mind Matters
24 Apr 2020
Whether you are fighting Coronavirus by working on the front line or by staying at home, now more than ever: every mind matters.
Improvements in Freedom To Speak Up service noted by the National Guardian’s Office.
24 Apr 2020
Following a recent review of past Freedom To Speak Up cases, the National Guardian’s Office have commented on a number of improvements that have been made to this service for staff at Whittington Health.
Airline Crew Step in to Provide First Class Service to our Staff
02 Apr 2020
Airline Crew from across the industry have come together to form Project Wingman to support the well-being of frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Baroness Julia Neuberger begins term as Chair of Whittington Health NHS Trust
01 Apr 2020
Today, Baroness Julia Neuberger joins Whittington Health NHS Trust as our new Chair.
Temporary changes to maternity and children’s services
29 Mar 2020
Temporary changes to our maternity and children’s services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information and Impact
29 Mar 2020
Advice for anyone who is concerned about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Support Whittington Health Staff during the Coronavirus Crisis
23 Mar 2020
Your donations will go towards supporting our staff and patients during the Coronavirus Crisis, ensuring we continue to provide the best possible care to our local community.
Whittington Health NHS Trust Celebrates Good Inspection Report
20 Mar 2020
The Care Quality Commission has rated Whittington Health as Good overall and Outstanding for how caring its services are in its latest inspection report.
Changes to our services
13 Mar 2020
Whittington Health will contact you if any changes to our services impact on your care
New Blog: Why Don't we all Just Quit
11 Mar 2020
A blog from Jessie Dzingai Respiratory Community Specialist Nurse
Whittington Health wins legal case
28 Feb 2020
Whittington Health has successfully defended our decision to not move forward with a Strategic Estates Partnership
Run for Whittington in the Asics London 10K
24 Feb 2020
Get out your running shoes and raise money for our charity!
Whittington Research Project Featured on BBC World Service
24 Feb 2020
A New Approach to Providing Antenatal Care being trialled at Whittington Health was featured on the BBC World Service.
Results of the 2019 NHS Staff Survey
18 Feb 2020
Over 2,000 members of Whittington Health's team took part in the latest survey
Year of the Nurse and Midwife - Why I Heart Nursing
14 Feb 2020
A blog from Sharon Robinson, Cardiac Specialist Nurse.
Opportunity to give your views on new mental health hospital plans
10 Feb 2020
You are invited to see the updated architectural plans on the new mental health hospital and give your feedback
A new Draft Estate Strategy for Whittington Health
30 Jan 2020
Following feedback from staff and local people last year, we have updated our Estate Strategy with new principles and priorities
Whittington Health opens a new Rainbow Garden play area for children
30 Jan 2020
Whittington Health NHS Trust’s new play area will benefit over 2,000 children per year who are receiving treatment at the hospital.
How we are Helping More People with Autism into Work
27 Jan 2020
We are working with Care Trade to help more young people with Autism into the world of work.
Help Shape the Future of Planned Orthopaedic Surgery for Adults in North Central London
14 Jan 2020
A consultation about the future of planned orthopaedic surgery for adults in north London has been launched.
Yvonne Coghill's Blog: Covid 19 and the Vaccine
12 Jan 2020
Yvonne Coghill, who was until recently the NHS’s National Director for Workforce Race Equality Standards (WRES) implementation and Deputy Director of the RCN discusses the COVID-19 vaccine