Whittington Health NHS Trust

Helping local people live longer, healthier lives across Islington, Haringey, Camden, Barnet and beyond.

You can also follow our charity: @W_H_Charity

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

From 1 April 2026, parking on the Whittington Hospital site will change.

Patient and visitor parking on site will no longer be available, except for blue badge holders and specific groups, including parents of children staying overnight and some frequent outpatient attenders.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

@ninia_benjamin Hi Ninia, we're sorry to hear you are having a tough time arranging patient transport - please get in touch with our PALS team and they should be able to help resolve this for you. You can call them on 020 7288 5551, or find out more at https://t.co/umaPpBbCeq.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

Our AGM is coming up and everyone is welcome!

The meeting will take place in person on Friday 25 September from 11:30am to 12:30pm. It will be in rooms A1 and A2 of our Education Centre, which is on our main hospital site, a few steps up the hill from our main hospital buildings

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£34.6 million released as next stage of Whittington Hospital redevelopment gets green light https://t.co/BcwTLo4yeL #news #london #londonnews #nhs #hospital @whithealth

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@EstherAkinRN We're really sorry to hear this Esther, and thank you for contacting us, our colleagues in the PALS team will be in touch to provide support.

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@ChristineDeboo ...if you have any concerns about your own assessment or that of someone you care for or about you can discuss this with your/their care team or speak to our PALS team. You can find out how to contact PALS at: https://t.co/eyN6qjvsHz.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

@ChristineDeboo Hi Christine, we have not stopped the delivery of incontinence pads, but we have reviewed their use across our boroughs which has meant that some patients will receive a smaller number of pads than previously based on individual assessments...

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Read the full story on our website at: https://t.co/P25LllMyFF

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Today we have announced that Amanda Gibbon has been appointed as our new chair. She will begin her term in October. Our CEO Selina Douglas and Dame Caroline Clarke, Regional Director for @NHSEnglandLDN have sent congratulations on her appointment.

Link for more details below.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

Please help us and your NHS in London to keep everyone healthy and safe in this hot weather. Simple steps make a big difference, such as using NHS111 when it is urgent but not life threatening.

Please be a good neighbour and check on more vulnerable members of the community 💙

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

We’ve put more than 400 extra ambulance crews on the road this week to help keep patients safe during the ongoing heatwave in London.

You can help us save lives by following our hot weather advice (see pinned post) ✅

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@isabel__loubser @IslingtonTrib @NewJournal @RichardOsley @tomfoot1 Congratulations Isabel - your success is much deserved, we have enjoyed working with you as you have produced some top quality local journalism (which is hugely important for local people)!

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

London has been placed under a Red Heat-Health Alert due to severe #heatwave conditions from Wednesday 24 June to Thursday 25 June.

Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency. For urgent medical advice, use NHS 111.

Stay safe, London.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

This Friday, 26 June, short-stay day patient drop-off at Whittington Hospital will be moving for one day only.

Please drop off at our Magdala Avenue hospital entrance.

Please note that this does not impact maternity or Day Treatment Centre (DTC) patients.

[TfL @TfL]

Travel advice for Tuesday 23 June, Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June ⚠️

Very high temperatures may cause disruption to some Tube and rail services, particularly the London Overground and Elizabeth line.

If you need to travel:
- Carry water 💧
- Allow extra time ⏰
- Travel at quieter times where possible 🚶

Buses are expected to run as normal.

Check the latest service updates, Journey Planner and TfL Go before travelling: https://t.co/mwWmpolMtK

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

With a @metoffice extreme heat warning in place from Monday, we're asking Londoners to take extra care.

💧 Stay hydrated
☀️Wear sunscreen
✅ Find shade
💊 Carry your medication / inhaler
💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours

Use 111 for urgent medical advice.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

Research helps to improve public health and patient care, is an everyday part of the NHS and makes a real difference to people’s lives.  Find out more about our research and how you can get involved at: https://t.co/QMtFCwD00l

#Red4Research

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

Today we celebrate #Red4Research day! A moment to remember that every medical breakthrough has been the result of research and the hard work of research teams here and around the world.

This evening we will be joining other buildings lighting our hospital red to mark the day.

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🚨 Please be aware of an incident near the entrance to our Emergency Department, this may affect your journey to our hospital this morning.

[London Fire Brigade @LondonFire]

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire at a derelict building on Highgate Hill in Islington.

A small part of the ground and lower ground floor is alight.

More information - https://t.co/xzbzVWz8yp

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

@MuzafferB @NHS @NHSuk @NHSEngland @NHSEnglandLDN Hi Muzaffer. We're sorry to hear this has happened and is causing you stress. If you could email our PALS team on [email protected] to let them know what has happened, they'll be able to help.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

Our services continue to be affected by industrial action until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.

Please use our urgent and emergency care services responsibly over the weekend. If you need urgent care but it isn't life threatening please use NHS111 before visiting.

[Whittington Health NHS Trust @WhitHealth]

Our services will be affected by industrial action, from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.

We will contact you if your planned appointment is affected. If not attend as normal.

If you need urgent care but it isn't life threatening “think: NHS111 first”.