Our Appointments Centre, which takes calls from patients wishing to book their outpatient appointment, has been under pressure handling a high volume of calls. This pressure increased when the Care Record Service (CRS), the new patient...
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The Maternity Services Improvement project - a partnership initiative between Barts and The London, Tower Hamlets PCT and other local organisations - is starting to have an impact. The aims of the project are to make our maternity services more...
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Barts and The London patients are now benefiting from fast-tracked access to new cancer treatments, thanks to the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine (ECM) which opened at St Bartholomew's Hospital in April. The ECM - a joint initiative...
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The construction of our new hospitals at both The Royal London and Barts continues to progress on schedule. The structure at Barts (pictured) has now reached the seventh floor. Meanwhile, at The Royal London, the structure of the central tower is...
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The Paediatric Ophthalmology Primary Care Clinic, at The Royal London Hospital, is an orthoptist and optometrist led, fast-track clinic for assessing children with suspected or a family history of strabismus (squint). The clinic also sees children...
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The first patients are now taking part in a pioneering stem cell research programme to improve the long-term recovery of heart disease sufferers. Starting in April, the trial is the first of its kind in Britain, designed by research doctors...
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In order to provide a safe and pleasant environment for all patients, visitors and staff, Barts and The London has launched a new policy for visitors accompany patients in A&E. Visitors are welcome in A&E at all times, but space is limited,...
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Update on measures to address delays in Barts and The London 's central appointments service Barts and The London NHS Trust went live with the foundation phase of the NHS Care Records Service (CRS) earlier this month. This covers Barts, The...
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A one-day course aimed at doctors and nurse practitioners who undertake minor surgical procedures will take place on Friday 27 June 2008, 9am-5pm Treasurer's Room, St. Bartholomew's Hospital The day will include practical workshops for those...
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The Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine at Mile End Hospital has recently produced a leaflet for health professionals, providing an overview of the centre and details of how to make a referral. The leaflet also gives information on the...
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Consultant surgeon Frank Cross, the Trust's lead clinician at Barts and The London for Choose and Book, is keen to receive your feedback on the system, which allows patients to choose a convenient time and date for their appointment. Please help...
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Barts and The London is working towards reducing waiting times at our hospitals for your patients, in line with the national target to start treatment for everyone within 18 weeks of your referring them to us. Please reassure your patients that we...
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Barts and The London has extended its period of testing of the NHS Care Records Service and now plans to go live with the new system over the weekend of 4-7 April 2008. This replaces the previous launch date set for early March. Considerable work...
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Please remind your patients that sputum, stool or urine specimens should be taken to the pathology specimen reception on the ground floor of the pathology and pharmacy building in Newark Street on The Royal London Hospital campus. Some patients have...
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A one-day course, aimed at doctors and nurse practitioners who undertake minor surgical procedures will take place on Tuesday 11 March 2008, 9am-5pm Guild Room, St Bartholomew's Hospital The day will include practical workshops for those...
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