News archive: 2024
New web resources launch this International Adolescent Health Week
11 Oct 2024
This International Adolescent Health Week, visit our new web area about moving from child to adult services
Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9 to 15 October 2024
07 Oct 2024
Pregnancy and baby loss can be a deeply traumatic time for parents and families, and it can be difficult for those affected to speak about it. Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) is about raising awareness of baby loss and the support available to parents, families and staff affected by this.
Watch our Annual General Meeting 2023/24 online
01 Oct 2024
Catch up on our successes and challenges in the last financial year, and plans for our future, online.
Powering up a Greener Future
27 Sep 2024
Our new Transformer Cuts Carbon Emissions by 80% and Saves £15K Annually.
No Vodafone phone signal at Whittington Hospital on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September
23 Sep 2024
Vodafone are working on a telephone mast near our hospital on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September. There is likely to be no Vodafone signal inside our hospital on these days.
Join us at our 2023-24 Annual General Meeting, Friday 27 September 2024
06 Sep 2024
Find out more about our Trust, in-person or online, from 11:50am to 12:50pm
Midwife at Whittington Health shortlisted for a 2024 Parliamentary Award
05 Sep 2024
We are delighted to announce that Huda Mohamed MBE has been shortlisted for the 2024 Parliamentary Award’s Nursing and Midwifery Award.
The RSV vaccine now available for pregnant people
30 Aug 2024
This is a brand new vaccine which helps to prevent respiratory syncytial virus.
Jump in Whittington Health in-patient satisfaction
28 Aug 2024
New national survey reveals Whittington Health NHS Trust is one of the most improved in the country for patient satisfaction.
Whit staff and expert patient help to advocate for life-saving gene therapy
16 Aug 2024
The first therapy that uses gene-editing was approved last Thursday 8 August to be offered to patients who live with transfusion dependent beta thalassaemia (TDT).
Expecting in 2025? Take a video tour of our Labour Ward
15 Aug 2024
Are you thinking of using our skilled and friendly maternity services next year, but would like to know more about our team and facilities? Watch our new video.
Our response to the violent disorder across the country
14 Aug 2024
We condemn racism in all its forms, and celebrate the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve.
Announcing our Veteran Aware accreditation
25 Jul 2024
Our organisation has been recognised by the VCHA
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Visit the Whittington Vaccination Centre to get the MMR jab
23 Jul 2024
Measles cases are on the rise. If you or your children have not had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, drop by the clinic on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Whittington Hospital Unveils State-of-the-Art CT Scanner for Emergency Department
12 Jul 2024
Whittington Hospital has introduced a state-of-the-art computer tomography (CT) scanner, retiring the older model that served the community for many years.
Read about our ‘Extra Mile’ winners for June 2024
10 Jul 2024
Each month, staff from across Whittington Health can nominate their colleagues for Extra Mile awards, which recognise the exceptional contribution they have made to the care we provide.
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is first in London to win Gold for family friendly care
10 Jul 2024
Our NICU is the first in the capital to receive a gold accreditation from Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick
Whittington Hospital Introduces 'SipTilSend' Initiative to Improve Patient Comfort and Safety
05 Jul 2024
The hospital is introducing 'SipTilSend' (STS) initiative across the organisation, which allows patients to sip water until approximately 15 minutes before anaesthesia is administered.
What's your blood type?
25 Jun 2024
Meet the NHS Blood and Transplant team for a quick finger prick blood test and learn your type.
June/July - Junior Doctor Strikes
10 Jun 2024
We will contact you if there are changes to your scheduled appointments. Please use our Emergency Department responsibly.
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Speak OUT about cancer.
06 Jun 2024
The Whittington Hospital is hosting a small discussion group to explore the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals affected by cancer.
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Estates and Facilities Day - Wednesday 19 June
04 Jun 2024
Our Estates and Facilities team will be in our hospital's atrium to celebrate this special awareness day.
Charlotte Hopkins joins Whittington Health as Acting Medical Director
24 May 2024
She will be Whittington Health’s Acting Medical Director from 3 June 2024 to the end of February 2025.
Road closure announcement - Magdala Avenue
21 May 2024
Magdala Avenue will see roadworks taking place from Tuesday 28 May to Sunday 2 June.
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Increase in measles cases across north central London
17 May 2024
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your loved ones from measles.
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Extra Mile awards winners for April 2024
07 May 2024
Congratulations to our deserved winners, Filipa Braga and the Child Development Centre reception and administrative staff team at Tynemouth Road
Whittington Health Staff Deliver Performance Improvements Despite Record Demand
23 Apr 2024
Latest statistics show Whittington Health is out performing the national average on several important measures
Who is this year’s Whittington Health Unsung Hero?
22 Apr 2024
Your chance to nominate for our 2024 staff awards
Powering up our hospital site to support the NHS Green plan
19 Apr 2024
Today is Earth Day and an opportunity for us to highlight important work our teams are doing to support NHS England target of becoming net zero by 2040.
Audiology team cuts long waiters by over 80% against the odds
18 Apr 2024
Benefits people across all five North Central London boroughs
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Extra Mile award winners for March announced
17 Apr 2024
Congratulations to our deserved winners, Aisha Aileru and Bingfield health visiting team
Whittington Health midwife awarded MBE
02 Apr 2024
Huda Mohammed , FGM specialist lead midwife, recognised for her services to midwifery
Introducing Basi Vertebral Nerve (BVN) Ablation: Leading the way in pain management
26 Mar 2024
We've proud to announce the first pain clinic in the UK that offers a solution for people living with degenerative disc disease.
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Come to our Vulnerable Adults drop-in morning
25 Mar 2024
Come and meet some of the staff at Whittington Hospital.
First day-case lumbar microdiscectomy carried out at the Whit
20 Mar 2024
There are only a handful of reports of this procedure taking place in the UK.
UCLH and Whittington Health make case for closer collaboration
14 Mar 2024
The collaboration aims to improve the quality, safety and experience for local people.
Final week to share your views on proposed changes to maternity, neonatal and surgical services.
12 Mar 2024
The Start Well consultation closes on Sunday 17 March. Have your say on proposed changes.
Innovation boosts survival rates for pre-term babies at Whittington Health
12 Mar 2024
Delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord makes a massive difference
Congratulations to our Extra Mile award winners for January
07 Mar 2024
Recognising the outstanding contributions of Clara Saint Jean and the Health Care Support Workers support team
Introducing LifeBox at Whittington Health
05 Mar 2024
LifeBox is a digital platform that will enable you to do the majority of your surgical pre-assessment online.
Introducing PIFU at Whittington Health
04 Mar 2024
Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) puts you in control of your appointment times.
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Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre celebrates the official opening of its MRI and CT services.
27 Feb 2024
After three months of providing MRI and CT imaging services to the community, we are delighted to announce the official opening of Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre’s lower ground floor.
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Whittington Health consultant wins prestigious literary Moore Prize
20 Feb 2024
Benjamin Black's account of his work in Sierra Leone scoops international award
February - Junior Doctor Strikes
16 Feb 2024
We will contact you if there are changes to your scheduled appointments. Please use our Emergency Department responsibly.
New Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) is coming to Whittington Health
14 Feb 2024
Whittington Health are implementing the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) between now and the end of March.
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The Whittakers of Whittington Health celebrate 67 years of combined service
25 Jan 2024
Mandy and Jason Whittaker have collectively contributed 67 years of service to Whittington Health - a journey that began with an office romance
World-first NHS test offered to patients with blood disorders at Whittington Health
24 Jan 2024
Earlier this week the NHS introduced a groundbreaking genetic test for patients with inherited blood disorders, like sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia.
Start Well — public consultation now open
17 Jan 2024
Make your voice heard on proposals to make changes to Maternity, Neonatal and surgical services for children
Margot and Audiology win Extra Mile awards for December
17 Jan 2024
Margot Innocent won the individual award for her inspiring work on inclusion; Audiology won the team award for cutting their waiting list by 80% against all the odds
Hospital beds freed up by better monitoring
16 Jan 2024
The Whittington OPAT service, supported by a new electronic dashboard developed in-house, has freed up a staggering 800 bed-days for patients with complex conditions.
Changes to our Pathology Laboratory services
11 Jan 2024
Whittington Health NHS Trust’s pathology laboratory services will be transferred to Health Service Laboratories from April 2024.
December and January - Junior Doctor Strikes
03 Jan 2024
We will contact you if there are changes to your scheduled appointments. Please use our Emergency Department responsibly.