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• Towards net zero - education and engagement

  Ensuring that UCLH staff understand the urgency of the climate crisis and support our net zero programme is crucial if we want to be successful in reaching our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2031. Our patients must be kept informed of changes and we must work closely with other NHS organisations, including NHS England, if we are to deliver a successful programme. This page documents our progress to date.

• High blood pressure and its drug treatment unlikely to increase entry of COVID-19 virus into cells

  Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19 because it is easier for the virus to enter their cells and tissues have been laid to rest, thanks to research involving UCLH.

• Anti bribery statement - our commitment

  At University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) we value our reputation for top quality care and financial probity and conduct our business in an ethical manner.

• Getting ready for surgery: Bowel preparation with a laxative and antibiotics

  This information is for patients having gynaecology surgery who may also need bowel (colorectal) surgery as part of their cancer treatment.

• Paralympic champion and former UCLH patient made MBE

  Lizzi Jordan, who received life-saving treatment at UCLH before going on to win a gold medal for cycling in the 2024 Paralympic Games, paid tribute to UCLH staff as she was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE).

• Covid-19 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity in hospitalised patients

  A study of patients at UCLH and North Middlesex University Hospital published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases suggests that the B.1.17. variant of Covid-19 is not associated with more severe illness and death, but appears to lead to higher virus load.

• National Day of Reflection: remembering all those we have lost during this pandemic

  Today, this National Day of Reflection, we remember those members of staff who we sadly lost due to COVID-19.

• Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)

  This information is for UCLH patients with cancer or a blood condition who are being offered a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter).

• More than 800 patients seen over ‘super-weekend’ for ENT in North Central London

  More than 800 patients on waiting lists for Ear, Nose and Throat appointments across North Central London seen in two days during ENT surgery ‘super-weekend’

• Using data in research

  How UCLH uses clinical data in research.