Cromwell Hospital

Today we are celebrating Warren Edwards, Site Engineer, as this month's Healthcare Hero!

Warren has been recognised for radiating positivity and quickly responding to requests from colleagues. Keep up the amazing work!

At Basinghall Clinic, we provide expert diagnosis and advice for disorders of the ears, nose, and throat, including infections, balance problems, and more.

With rapid access to consultant care and a wide range of diagnostic tests, Basinghall Clinic is conveniently based in the heart of the City.

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Our Urgent Care Centre offers fast access to an emergency medicine consultant from 8am to 7pm every day for minor injuries and illnesses.

We accept walk-in patients over 18, no appointment or referral necessary, for injuries and illnesses that require urgent attention. You can also call for an appointment on the day, or be referred by a GP or consultant.

Please note that patients who have suffered severe life or limb-threatening injuries, have signs of a stroke, or have severe, central crushing chest pain should call 999 without delay.

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Urgent Care Centre (UCC) Our consultant-led Urgent Care Centre in west London is open 8am to 7pm, 365 days a year. Patients can walk in or call ahead to book a same-day appointment.

We are delighted to be able to provide complex head and neck free flap surgery for our patients, supported by an expert multidisciplinary team.

Each patient is discussed at our specialist head and neck cancer multidisciplinary meeting, which includes a wide range of experts from oncology, surgery, pathology, radiology, nursing, and allied health professionals.

Find out more about our head and neck service: bit.ly/3Txp4QI

People often confuse the terms heart attack (myocardial infarction) and cardiac arrest.

A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart becomes blocked, while a cardiac arrest is when someone's heart suddenly stops beating.

Both have similar but different symptoms, and you can find out more about the symptoms and how to keep your heart healthy in our blog: bit.ly/3XL8crY

If you think someone is having a heart attack or cardiac arrest, you should call 999 immediately.

Incredible work being done in Jamaica this week, which is being supported by our own Suné du Toit, who is the cardiology manager at Cromwell Hospital.

Well done to the team and Suné.

Heartbeat of Hope in Jamaica ❤️
We are grateful to the amazing team of Chain of Hope medical volunteers who have travelled to Jamaica to work alongside Bustamante Cardiology team to bring hope and healing to children at Bustamante Hospital, born with heart disease. Up to twelve 12 children will be treated this week.
We applaud our local cardiology team led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Sharonne Forrester working alongside Dr Robert Yates from Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK who leads the volunteer team. The team of volunteers also includes Dr Saielda Green, Consultant Anaesthetist; Soodevi Boolkah, Nurse Practioner; Sune’ du Toit, Radiographer and Laura O’Bryne, Physiologist. Your compassion, skill and dedication are changing lives one heartbeat at a time ❤️🌎

Our partners Gift of Life International and Chain of Hope UK made this all possible. Thank you for being that strong link in this chain. Together we are changing lives one child at a time.

The Chest and Lung Group is a specialist respiratory partnership based within Cromwell Hospital.

While the Group sees all manner of respiratory concerns, its specialty lies in comprehensive lung cancer care spanning assessment and diagnosis through to treatment. Due to the importance of early detection in lung cancer outcomes, the Group provides a rapid-access screening service and range of diagnostics to help identify issues earlier.

The Group can advise on the most suitable treatment plan no matter what stage your cancer is at and can arrange joint consultations with multiple specialists to provide you with a fully informed overview of your treatment options.

The Group includes experts in multiple specialties, including oncology, thoracic surgery, and respiratory medicine, who collaboratively review patient cases and decide on the best course of treatment.

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Happy Housekeeping Week to our amazing team!

They work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide our patients and staff with a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

We appreciate all that you do.

Meet Dr Andrew Gaya, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Cromwell Hospital.

Dr Gaya is highly specialised in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumours using chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapies, and data from tumour genome analysis.

Learn more about Dr Gaya and his services: bit.ly/3XFtneY

We are delighted to be the Bronze Winner of the American College of Healthcare Executives Excellence Award for Leadership and Management at the 2024 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards.

Launched in 2015, the IHF Awards honour excellence in hospitals and healthcare organisations around the world. This year, the IHF Awards 2024 received more than 500 entries by hospitals and healthcare organisations from 37 countries and territories competing for seven awards.

Cromwell Hospital was recognised for the creation of the World Class Leader programme, which was designed to support the development of managers so that, in turn, they felt able to support creating a world-class culture for colleagues across the hospital.

Thank you to our leaders who actively engaged with the programme, which led to a seven-point increase in the latest staff survey for manager inspiration.

Thank you to our People Team for creating, championing and delivering the programme, and to our Executive team for sponsoring and supporting the programme.

We are delighted to be finalists for five Awards this year!

These include Hospital of the Year, Rising Star, Best in Healthcare Outcomes, and recognition for both our Oncology and Surgical Nursing teams for the Nursing Team of the Year Award.

Thank you and congratulations to our incredible staff!

Today is World Physical Therapy Day, and we want to say a big thank you to our incredible physiotherapists at Cromwell Hospital.

Physiotherapy can be helpful for a wide range of health conditions, and helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability. It can also help prevent future injuries.

Earlier in the week the team came together to celebrate.

Thank you to our amazing team!

Our consultant-led Urgent Care Centre at Cromwell Hospital provides adults with rapid access to treatment for injuries and illnesses. We are open 8am to 7pm, 365 days a year.

We accept walk-in patients over the age of 18 years, no appointment or referral necessary, for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

Patients can also call for an appointment on the day, or be referred by a GP or consultant.

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At Basinghall Clinic, our rapid breast care diagnostic pathway offers you fast access to appointments with a world-leading breast consultant.

Radiology, mammography, and even biopsies can often be completed during the initial consultation. If needed, we offer rapid access to world-leading cancer treatments at Cromwell Hospital.

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Our one-stop Full Lung Health Check and Lung Cancer Check provide a comprehensive assessment of your lung health, delivered by a team of world-class respiratory experts.

Most cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking, although you can develop lung cancer if you've never smoked. It is advisable to have a lung check-up if you have a history of heavy smoking, currently smoke, and are over 50 years old.

Our Lung Health Check is for anyone who meets the criteria for a lung cancer check, is experiencing worrying symptoms, or simply wants peace of mind about their lung health.

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September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month.

Gynaecological cancers are cancers affecting the female reproductive system, including your womb (uterus), cervix, v***a, va**na, and ovaries.

There are different types of gynaecology cancers and different symptoms. It's important to attend regular cervical screenings to picking up any abnormal cell changes in the cervix, before they have the opportunity to develop into cervical cancer.

If you are concerned about any symptoms, visit a healthcare professional.

At our Integrated Cancer Campus cancer treatments are managed by our multidisciplinary teams of oncology specialists, who work alongside our consultant gynaecologists, ensuring you get the right treatment and support for your condition: bit.ly/3Xf60HM

Ever wondered what it's like to work in Theatres?

Amy Oddi, Theatre Recovery Nurse, shares with us what a day in her life is like and some her favourite aspects of working at Cromwell Hospital.

Join us in congratulating Cynthia Ennevor, Deputy Matron, as this month's Healthcare Hero.

Cynthia has been recognised for going the extra mile for patients, with colleagues describing her as brilliant and very caring. We appreciate all your hard work Cynthia!

Womb cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer.

Womb cancer develops in the uterus, which is the medical name for the womb. This is why you may also see it referred to as ‘uterine cancer’.

The most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the va**na, which includes bleeding after the menopause, heavy or persistent bleeding between periods, or abnormal va**nal discharge – particularly if it’s pink in colour.

Other symptoms of womb cancer can include blood in the urine (haematuria) with either accompanying anaemia, high platelet count (thrombocytosis), or high blood sugar levels.

As well as stomach pain, bloating, a lump or swelling in your stomach or pelvis, pain in your lower back or pelvis, or pain during s*x, a change in bowel or bladder habits, or a new, unexplained cough.

Womb cancer is most effectively treated when caught early, so you should visit a specialist as soon as you spot any warning signs.

Find out more about womb cancer in our blog by Professor Jayanta Chatterjee, Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon: bit.ly/3Z2lhy5

Our Urgent Care Centre provides patients over the age of 18 years with rapid access to treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

If you have back problems, our consultant-led Urgent Care Centre can provide you with a rapid assessment, and options for onward treatment under the care of an expert orthopaedic consultant if needed.

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Meet Dr James Wilson, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Cromwell Hospital.

Mr Wilson has clinical interests in lung and skin cancer treatment, metastatic cancer and stereotactic radiotherapy. He brings a wealth of experience to his role, having trained at some of the world's leading cancer centres.

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