News archive: 2021

Siobhan Harrington Moving on to New Role

Siobhan Harrington Moving on to New Role

16 Dec 2021
Our Chief Executive Siobhan Harrington will be leaving Whittington Health NHS Trust in May 2022.
Michelle Johnson to Step Down Next Year

Michelle Johnson to Step Down Next Year

14 Dec 2021
Whittington Health’s Chief Nurse and Director of Allied Health Professionals Michelle Johnson will be leaving her role next summer.
Free 24/7 urgent mental health support for young people

Free 24/7 urgent mental health support for young people

03 Dec 2021
The NHS has set up free telephone lines across London for young people in
distress, open all day, every day, and staffed by trained mental health professionals.
They can provide immediate support, or refer people to other sources of help if
needed.
New Clinic to Provide COVID Protection During Pregnancy

New Clinic to Provide COVID Protection During Pregnancy

01 Dec 2021
Our maternity team has opened one of London's first in-house maternity #COVID19 vaccination clinic on our antenatal ward.
New NHS Diagnostic Services to Open in the Heart of Haringey

New NHS Diagnostic Services to Open in the Heart of Haringey

24 Nov 2021
We are opening a new Community Diagnostics Centre offering x-ray, ultrasound, ophthalmology and phlebotomy services at The Mall in Wood Green.
Enhanced Care for Orthopaedic Surgery

Enhanced Care for Orthopaedic Surgery

12 Nov 2021
We have installed new equipment to provide even better care for our orthopaedic surgery care
Whittington Health Staff Feature in New National TV Adverts

Whittington Health Staff Feature in New National TV Adverts

21 Oct 2021
The NHS has launched a series of new TV adverts today to encourage people to take up a career in the NHS. They feature a number of Whittington Health Staff and Locations
Whittington Health Staff Made Freepersons of Islington

Whittington Health Staff Made Freepersons of Islington

19 Oct 2021
The London Borough of Islington, where our hospital is located has awarded its highest honour - the Freedom of the Borough - to all Whittington Health staff!
A statue is unveiled outside Whittington Health NHS Trust

A statue is unveiled outside Whittington Health NHS Trust

13 Sep 2021
Commemorating the extraordinary efforts of Commonwealth and Windrush NHS nurses and midwives
Nominate in our Staff Awards

Nominate in our Staff Awards

08 Sep 2021
After a truly remarkable period in our history, our Patients and their loved ones can now nominate in the Patient Choice category of our 2021 Staff Awards
Attend our AGM

Attend our AGM

01 Sep 2021
It is good to talk! Join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 30 September 2021, 1.00 - 2.00pm
Whittington Health opens a pregnancy and postnatal COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Whittington Health opens a pregnancy and postnatal COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

06 Aug 2021
Whittington Health NHS Trust is providing a midwife-led specialist clinic for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding at Hornsey Central Health Centre
COVID-19 Safety Measures Continue after 19 July

COVID-19 Safety Measures Continue after 19 July

16 Jul 2021
Whittington Health NHS Trust asks public to follow ‘hands, face space’ in hospitals to keep patients safe after 19 July.
Please Treat our Staff with Respect

Please Treat our Staff with Respect

08 Jul 2021
Ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final, Whittington Health is asking local people to treat its staff with respect, as frontline NHS staff working in the Trust’s Emergency Department report being anxious about what match day may hold in store for them during their shifts.
Whittington Health Accredited as a Living Wage Employer

Whittington Health Accredited as a Living Wage Employer

06 Jul 2021
In the week of the NHS’s 73rd Birthday, Whittington Health NHS Trust has been formally accredited as a Living Wage Employer, meaning that all staff are now guaranteed to be paid at least £10.85 per hour.
Thousands to get first Covid-19 jabs at mass vaccine clinic at Emirates Stadium

Thousands to get first Covid-19 jabs at mass vaccine clinic at Emirates Stadium

22 Jun 2021
Islington Council is working in partnership with the NHS and Arsenal Football Club to host a mass vaccination event at Emirates Stadium over four days, Friday 25 to Monday 28 June inclusive.
Help Us To Develop Tynemouth Road Health Centre

Help Us To Develop Tynemouth Road Health Centre

14 Jun 2021
Join our co-design team to help develop Tynemouth Road Health Centre.
Whittington Health commemorates Windrush and Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives

Whittington Health commemorates Windrush and Commonwealth NHS Nurses and Midwives

10 Jun 2021
A new memorial to be unveiled at the entrance of our hospital
#TeamWhittington take to the pitch against #TeamNorthMid at Spurs Stadium

#TeamWhittington take to the pitch against #TeamNorthMid at Spurs Stadium

19 May 2021
Surgical Gloves to be Swapped for Goal Keeping Gloves as Whittington Health Take on North Middlesex University Hospital in the REAL North London Derby, thanks to Tottenham Hotspur and its Global Principal Partner, AIA
National Operating Department Practitioners' Day

National Operating Department Practitioners' Day

14 May 2021
A versatile profession that you're unlikely to have heard of.
A visit from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to mark International Nurses’ Day

A visit from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to mark International Nurses’ Day

12 May 2021
We welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall who met with nurses and young patients as part of International Nurses’ Day celebrations.
Plans to Improve and Invest in Maternity Services on International Day of the Midwife

Plans to Improve and Invest in Maternity Services on International Day of the Midwife

05 May 2021
Today, (5 May 2021) marks International Day of the Midwife, which will be celebrated by midwives and those grateful for the support they have received from midwives around the globe.
Run for Whittington in the 2021 London Marathon

Run for Whittington in the 2021 London Marathon

13 Apr 2021
Now is your chance to run for our charity in the world’s most famous marathon and support our work to improve the standard of care provided to our community.
Vaccinations Reaching All of Our Community

Vaccinations Reaching All of Our Community

25 Mar 2021
People with learning disabilities are six times more likely to die from COVID-19 infection. This startling statistic highlights the importance of vaccinating people with learning disability against COVID-19.
Children’s A&Es at UCH and RFH reopening

Children’s A&Es at UCH and RFH reopening

23 Mar 2021
An update about Urgent and Emergency Care for Children and Young People in North Central London
Helping NHS patients In Haringey to attend online appointments

Helping NHS patients In Haringey to attend online appointments

16 Mar 2021
Healthwatch Haringey is working with North Central London CCG (NCL CCG) to help Haringey patients to ‘get online’, and to access NHS video appointments.
Oscar Winning Director to tell Whittington Health's Pandemic Story in ITV Documentary

Oscar Winning Director to tell Whittington Health's Pandemic Story in ITV Documentary

12 Mar 2021
2020: The Story of Us will premiere on ITV on Tuesday (16/03/2021) at 9.00pm.
Arsenal's Bellerin backs Whittington Health staff

Arsenal's Bellerin backs Whittington Health staff

26 Jan 2021
The Spanish international sent his support to everyone working during the pandemic
Haringey Residents Invited to Have Their Say On Future Service Locations

Haringey Residents Invited to Have Their Say On Future Service Locations

22 Jan 2021
Haringey Residents Invited to Have Their Say On Future Service Locations
Helping Patients to see Behind the PPE

Helping Patients to see Behind the PPE

15 Jan 2021
A new initiative has just launched to help our patients see who is treating them, despite the necessary PPE.

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