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• Paediatric Series No.16 - Radiotherapy to the pelvis

  This page is for parents and carers whose child is having radiotherapy treatment to the pelvis.

• Rare cases of blood clots and low platelets after vaccination

  UCLH-led research paper outlines mechanism behind rare cases of blood clots and low platelets after vaccination

• 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 play toolkit to reduce children’s medical trauma launched at UCLH

  A new toolkit to support babies, children and young people in healthcare access high quality health play services was launched at UCLH last week with UCLH chief nurse Vanessa Sweeney welcoming visitors from NHS England and the play charity Starlight.

• Series No 5 - Molecular Radiotherapy for adults having radioactive iodine (131I) treatment

  This page has been written for patients who are having radioactive iodine (131I) ablation and/or radioiodine treatment for thyroid cancer.

• 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.

• Towards net zero - estates, facilities, technology and transport

  As an organisation, UCLH needs to minimise the environmental impact of our buildings and the energy they use and maximise our use of any technology available to support these changes. This page outlines our progress to date.

• What is bladder cancer?

  Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the surrounding areas.

• Steroid drug reduces mortality in hospitalised Covid-19 patients

  A national study with initial results shows steroid dexamethasone may substantially reduce mortality in severely ill Covid-19 patients.

• UCLH launches new animated videos for patients with spasticity

  The spasticity team at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) has produced a series of short animated videos. The films were funded by The National Brain Appeal, the charity dedicated to supporting NHNN.