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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London: Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and Royal Free Hospital.
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Royal Free London announces its new group chief executive
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) has today announced the appointment of Caroline Clarke as its new group chief executive. Caroline has been the Royal Free London’s deputy chief executive for the...
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New chairman of Royal Free London Property Services appointed
Rob Leak has been appointed the new chairman of Royal Free London Property Services. Formerly chief executive of Enfield Council, Mr Leak will report to the board of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL),...
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Nurse awarded research leader role
A nurse at the Royal Free London (RFL) wants to inspire more nurses and midwives to undertake research as part of their clinical roles. Helen Jones, who has been named a senior nurse and midwife research leader by the...
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Kidney cancer patients reap benefits of improved service
A new improved kidney cancer service at the Royal Free London (RFL) is helping many of our patients avoid unnecessary surgery – and those who do have surgery are recovering more quickly. The routine use of a...
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Patients with rare condition attend ‘inspiring’ family information day
Patients with a rare condition have described how ‘wonderful’ it was to share their experiences with others during a family information day at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH). Around 130 patients, relatives...
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Dementia care takes centre stage at Royal Free London
Over 100 members of staff from across the Royal Free London (RFL) took part in an inspirational day of dementia training with a difference: role-playing with actors from theatre company Chickenshed. Staff, including...
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Nurse in line for national award for reducing life-threatening infections
Vicky Pang, clinical lead nurse for infection prevention and control (IPC) A nurse at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has received national recognition for her “zero-tolerance” work that helps...
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The scene is set for dementia care at the Royal Free London
Patients at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) will have the best beds in the house thanks to a refurbishment designed to improve the care of dementia patients. 8 West ward at the RFH has been decorated to transport patients...
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Patient praises the “super care” he received in new surgical ward
The first patient admitted to a brand-new surgical ward at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) has praised the “super caring” staff who have looked after him, as well as the new facilities on the ward. Paul...
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Cold weather conditions
The Met Office has issued an adverse cold weather warning. Cold weather, including snow and icy conditions, is expected from 31 January to 4 February. Patients and visitors are asked to allow extra time for their...
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A second chance for Royal Free London’s 2,000th liver transplant patient
A patient who has become the 2,000th liver recipient at the Royal Free Hospital since transplantation began there more than 30 years ago says his donor’s family is never far from his thoughts. David Edgell, from...
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Call for ‘inclusive leadership’ to make ‘real change’ for the LGBT+ community
More inclusive leadership was the key message from the Royal Free London’s (RFL’s) first LGBT+ conference held this week. Keynote speaker Ruth Hunt, Stonewall chief executive, told more than 100 gathered...
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Health secretary opens pioneering breast screening clinic
A state-of-the-art breast screening clinic was officially opened at Finchley Memorial Hospital (FMH) today by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock. The clinic is home to the Hologic 3D imaging...
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Urgent care centre at Chase Farm Hospital: New opening times from 21 January
From Monday 21 January, the urgent care centre (UCC) will be open from 8am to 10pm, (last patient booked in at 9pm) 7 days a week . The urgent care centre is located on the ground floor of Chase Farm Hospital,...
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London gets new ovarian tissue freezing programme
A new ovarian tissue freezing programme, designed to help women and girls about to be treated for cancer to preserve their fertility, has been launched at the Royal Free London. The service, which is the...
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Car parking at Chase Farm Hospital
Two new car parks (car parks 2 and 3) are now open for patients and visitors at Chase Farm Hospital. They are located next to the existing multistorey car park, and pay and display machines are available in each....
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Royal Free Hospital welcomes New Year’s Day babies
A trio of New Year baby boys has arrived at the Royal Free Hospital. First to greet 2019 was Radvin who weighed 3.6 kilos. He is 37-year-old Samira Faridnia’s first child. Samira, who lives in Cricklewood, was...
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Special delivery - Lorraine Kelly brings festive cheer to Barnet Hospital neonatal ward
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly made a special delivery to Barnet Hospital's neonatal ward to bring festive cheer to parents and premature babies, as part of The Sun newspaper's Light Up Christmas appeal for Bliss,...
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Postpone your visit to hospital if you have the Norovirus, any other stomach bug or the flu
Hospital staff are reminding visitors to think carefully about their own health before visiting friends and family in hospital. When the weather turns colder, there is an increase in the number of people who suffer with...
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Barnet Hospital patient first to help new eye disease research
Barnet Hospital has recruited the first European patient to take part in an international study exploring a potential new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The hospital was recently...