Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

19/06/2026

❤️ Supporting

Did you spot people wearing red today?

On Friday 19 June, our research teams marked by wearing red and highlighting the vital role research plays in health and care.

is a global initiative celebrating everyone involved in research — from patients and professionals to volunteers and partners — working together to improve care and develop new treatments.

Clinical research is extremely important to us, forming a key part of our tripartite mission.

As a research-active trust, we are committed to improving patient outcomes, developing life-saving treatments and driving innovation for the future.

Thank you to everyone who visited our information stall at the Royal Free Hospital.

🔬 Find out more about our research:
www.royalfree.nhs.uk/research

19/06/2026

Today is World Sickle Cell Day, an important opportunity to raise awareness of sickle cell disorder and recognise the vital care provided to patients living with this lifelong condition.

At North Middlesex University Hospital, we are proud to have a dedicated sickle cell service supporting patients across our community.

Caring for people with sickle cell requires not only clinical expertise, but compassion, understanding and a commitment to delivering personalised care.

Sickle cell disorder can have a significant impact on a person’s health and wellbeing, and timely, compassionate care is critical.

Our teams play a key role in:

• Providing expert care during pain crises and acute admissions
• Supporting patients to better manage their condition
• Working collaboratively across departments and with community services
• Championing awareness and improving understanding of sickle cell across the trust

Today, we recognise our patients, families, carers and staff, and continue our commitment to improving awareness, understanding and care for everyone affected by sickle cell disorder.

To learn more about our sickle cell service and the support available, visit our website: https://ow.ly/ysfh50Zegs4

18/06/2026

Let’s talk: health and care starts with you.

NHS West and North London want to hear from local people about how you want to be involved in decisions about health and care in your area.

Tell them:
✔ what works well
✔ what could be improved�
✔ how you’d like to get involved

Because better decisions happen when local people are part of the conversation.

Take their short survey now: https://ow.ly/2z0A50Ze8t1

18/06/2026

More than 60 staff and members of the public signed up to become blood donors at North Middlesex University Hospital during National Blood Week. 🩸

The event, delivered in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant and NHS Spurs, gave people the chance to discover their likely blood group through a simple finger-prick test and learn more about how donating blood helps save lives.

Blood donations are vital for so many aspects of patient care – from supporting cancer treatment and organ transplants to caring for mothers, babies and patients with blood disorders.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped raise awareness of the ongoing need for blood donors, particularly O negative, B negative and donors from Black heritage communities.

Interested in becoming a donor? Find out more and register at www.blood.co.uk

17/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating national healthcare estates and facilities day and recognising the incredible colleagues who keep our hospitals running every day.

From our porters, cleaners and catering teams to security, switchboard, fire safety, maintenance, decontamination, car parking and capital development colleagues – your dedication, professionalism and commitment help us deliver outstanding care for our patients.

Thank you for everything you do. Your work makes a difference every single day.

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

The Royal Free London's expanded breast screening service featured on BBC London News 💗

The Royal Free London's breast screening service has expanded to become the largest provider of breast screening in the country, now supporting 750,000 women across north, east and west London.

The expansion is already making a difference for women across the capital, offering greater choice of locations, more flexible appointments and improved access to screening.

Two women, Marietta and Efetobore, shared how attending breast screening appointments led to their breast cancer diagnoses despite having no symptoms.

"It's crucial because I had no symptoms at all. I had no lumps, no pain, no bumps, nothing. So having gone for that screening, I would not be here." – Marietta Martin.

"If you get a letter, just go for it." – Efetobore Emueje.

📺 Watch the BBC London News feature to hear from Marietta, Efetobore and Royal Free London colleagues Dr William Teh, director of breast screening, and Claire Mabena, lead clinical nurse specialist, about why breast screening matters and how early diagnosis saves lives.

16/06/2026

From improving paediatric emergency care to supporting patients experiencing a mental health crisis, seven Royal Free London proposals have secured £155,000 in NHS funding to turn innovative ideas into action.

Discover the projects being developed across our hospitals and meet one of the staff members whose successful bids secured funding for two initiatives.

Read the full story 👇
https://ow.ly/jkgF50Z9rsm

15/06/2026

It's learning disability week and this year's theme is "Do you see me?" – a reminder that people with a learning disability want to be seen, heard and valued.

People with a learning disability continue to face significant inequalities in health, employment and everyday life.

This learning disability week (15–21 June), we're raising awareness of these challenges and highlighting the importance of more inclusive services and communities, where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.

Swipe through to learn more about the issues highlighted, and explore the resources below for further information and guidance.

• Mencap's learning disability week campaign: https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek
• NHS information on learning disabilities: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/

15/06/2026

Cervical cancer leads to approximately 685 deaths a year in England.

The HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment for cell changes can all help prevent cervical cancer.

Find out more https://ow.ly/svGh50ZbMQC