Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Our mission is to be world class in terms of our healthcare services, clincial research and teaching excellence.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:

• Barnet Hospital
• Chase Farm Hospital
• Royal Free Hospital

In the 21st century we continue to lead improvements in healthcare, from targeted cancer therapies to new kinds of surgery. We offer an exceptionally wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, blood disorders and infectious diseases and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. In addition to our three main sites, the trust includes a network of clinics provided at other trusts’ hospitals and community sites. Our local catchment area comprises most of the areas covered by Barnet, Camden, Islington and Haringey primary care trusts (PCTs) together with west Enfield and east Brent. Our aim is to be in the top 10% of English hospitals for clinical quality, customer satisfaction, staff satisfaction and financial performance. We want to give patients the best possible care in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

Tune into BBC News at Six to hear how we have cut waiting times for cancer patients. Health editor Hugh Pym spoke to sta...
11/11/2025

Tune into BBC News at Six to hear how we have cut waiting times for cancer patients.

Health editor Hugh Pym spoke to staff about how we’ve reduced our waiting list during the past year.

With special thanks to the Royal Free Charity for the arrival of a second surgical robot enabling us to help even more people receive world class cancer care.

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day

Today we pause to remember those who have served, those who gave their lives in service, and those who continue to serve today.

At 11am, colleagues across our hospitals will join together in a two-minute silence led by our chaplaincy and spiritual care team — a moment of reflection and gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces.

We’re proud to recognise members of our armed forces community — regulars, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and veterans — for their continued service and dedication.

09/11/2025

Please join us in commemorating Remembrance Sunday today.

We would like to take a moment to recognise the contribution of the armed forces and thank them for their service while remembering those lost.

Lest we forget. Never forgotten, always remembered.

07/11/2025

A fire in the kitchen of the restaurant at Barnet Hospital has now been extinguished and the incident stood down. Everyone is safe and well, and all patient care has continued as normal. The restaurant remains closed for the time being.

We would like to thank the Barnet Hospital estates and facilities team and London Fire Brigade for their swift response.

07/11/2025

🔔 Resident doctors' strike – 14 to 19 November

Resident doctors at the Royal Free London — previously known as junior doctors — are due to take part in a strike from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

Our hospitals remain open, and emergency and urgent care will continue to be prioritised. Please be assured we are working hard to ensure we minimise disruption to services.

✅ We’ll contact you if your appointment or procedure needs to be rescheduled.
✅ If you don’t hear from us, please attend as planned.
ℹ️ For non-urgent care, please use NHS 111, your GP, walk-in centres or pharmacies.

Read the full update on our website: https://ow.ly/onRu50XnFML
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With four arms, two operating consoles and 720 degrees of rotation, a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot has joined the Roya...
06/11/2025

With four arms, two operating consoles and 720 degrees of rotation, a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot has joined the Royal Free Hospital cancer surgery team. 💙

This cutting-edge addition is already helping our surgeons perform complex pancreas, liver and bowel operations so patients can recover faster — with less pain, reduced scarring and fewer complications.

Funded entirely by the generosity of the public and charitable foundations, the robot joins the NHS trust following a major fundraising appeal by the Royal Free Charity.

Having raised £1.7million so far, they are now £300,000 from reaching their £2million target. The charity is grateful to the robot's manufacturer, Intuitive, for installing the robot while the campaign is still on-going, enabling medics to help more patients.

For patient Raymond Coulter, the impact has been life-changing: “I’m feeling absolutely brilliant – people look at me and say they just can’t believe I’ve had major surgery.”

💻 Read the full story on our website: https://ow.ly/W7Nr50XnQ8c

06/11/2025

We hosted our second Royal Free Hospital Liver Critical Care Conference 🏥

More than 120 attendees from across the UK joined us in the Royal Free Hospital atrium to share expertise and explore the latest advances in the care of critically ill patients with liver disease.

The day featured thought-provoking talks and debates covering topics from acute liver failure and transplant care to antimicrobial stewardship, radiology updates and what the future holds in liver critical care.

A huge thank you to the liver critical care core group for making this event such a success. 👏

Royal Free London’s group chief executive visits urology team to see aquablation in action Our group chief executive, Pe...
06/11/2025

Royal Free London’s group chief executive visits urology team to see aquablation in action

Our group chief executive, Peter Landstrom, recently joined Leye Ajayi, consultant urological surgeon, and our urology colleagues in theatres to watch an aquablation therapy case – a pioneering, minimally invasive waterjet treatment for an enlarged prostate.

The Royal Free London is one of only two trusts in central London offering aquablation on the NHS.

Read the original story on our website 👉 https://ow.ly/IxpU50XnCcr

📸 Peter Landstrom (second from left), with Leye Ajayi (right) and colleagues from Procept BioRobotics, the manufacturer of aquablation.

🏆♻️ Gold for sustainability!Our waste and sustainability team have won gold for ‘Best Waste Management Innovation of the...
05/11/2025

🏆♻️ Gold for sustainability!

Our waste and sustainability team have won gold for ‘Best Waste Management Innovation of the Year’ at the 2025 Awards of Excellence in Waste Management for NHS Trusts in England. 👏

✅ 115k waste scans
✅ 350 tonnes CO₂ saved
✅ 66% less waste needing alternative treatment

A huge step toward a greener NHS 💚

04/11/2025

Our governors recently had the chance to go behind the scenes of our red cell service at North Middlesex University Hospital — one of the largest in the UK.

The team provides expert, compassionate care for people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia — from early screening during pregnancy, to emergency support and long-term treatment.

Governors learned about:

✅ How early screening helps families understand their baby’s health
✅The emergency department bypass system — allowing patients to access red cell specialists quickly
✅A brand new 24-hour care model, ensuring patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time

They also toured our haematology day clinic, which supports over 1,000 patients every year.

A huge thank you to our dedicated red cell team for hosting the visit and all that you do.

Find out more about our red cell service on our website: https://ow.ly/RVB150XmlRl

03/11/2025

Don’t miss our 2025 annual members’ meeting 📅

There is still time to book your place at our 2025 annual members’ meeting – a special event to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated staff and share how we are continuing to improve care for our patients and local communities.

Join us on Wednesday 26 November, 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Royal Free Hospital.

What to expect:
💡 A year in review – hear about our achievements and challenges from the past 12 months.

📊 Performance unpacked – gain insights into our operational and financial performance.

🤝 Merger momentum – find out how our merger with North Middlesex University Hospital is delivering benefits for our patients.

🌿 Healthy communities in action – discover how our population health team is encouraging our staff, patients and the public to stay healthy and avoid illness.

🖥️ Interactive exhibits – explore various display stands showcasing some of the services we provide including breast screening, research and development and our new community services.

🎤 Live Q&A with our executive directors – join the conversation and put your questions to our senior leadership team.

🍴 Free to attend and refreshments provided
⚡ Spaces are limited – register now!

👉 Book your place by 5pm on Friday 21 November: https://ow.ly/HAPe50XlBVJ

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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London: • Barnet Hospital • Chase Farm Hospital • Royal Free Hospital In the 21st century we continue to lead improvements in healthcare, from targeted cancer therapies to new kinds of surgery. We offer an exceptionally wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, blood disorders and infectious diseases and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. In addition to our three main sites, the trust includes a network of clinics provided at other trusts’ hospitals and community sites. Our local catchment area comprises most of the areas covered by Barnet, Camden, Islington and Haringey primary care trusts (PCTs) together with west Enfield and east Brent. Our aim is to be in the top 10% of English hospitals for clinical quality, customer satisfaction, staff satisfaction and financial performance. We want to give patients the best possible care in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.