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[Imperial Department of Infectious Disease @ImperialInfect]

Rabies is preventable, yet it still claims thousands of lives each year.

In this blog, Dr Maithili Varadarajan explains how a new RNA-based rabies vaccine, developed by @imperialcollege and @ChelwestFT, could help change that. #Vaccines
https://t.co/JrwwOCCGAH

[NHS @NHSuk]

Martha's Rule is available in every acute hospital in England.

It gives patients and their families the right to request a rapid review with a specialist team if they are worried about their or a loved one’s condition getting worse while in hospital.

➡️ https://t.co/Z7KSaH2l2j

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Get to the help you need. If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

Call, go online or use the NHS App.

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Want a reason to quit smoking in 2026 and £30 of vouchers? One You Kensington and Chelsea Westminster's quit and collect scheme has got you covered.

Find out more: https://t.co/RFHA8L440e

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

If you need medical care or advice, NHS 111 is an easy and convenient way to get help for a wide range of non-urgent health problems from the comfort of your own home. In an emergency, continue to use 999.

https://t.co/mxdZXHsI5I

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Thank you for visiting some of our youngest patients in hospital over Christmas.

Read more about this wonderful surprise visit on our website: https://t.co/7Roog4v2ed

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

This is what Christmas is all about. 🥹

Creating memories and moments of joy in our community for the #TheMagicofBlue campaign.

💙 @CFCFoundation | @ChelwestFT

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

This is what Christmas is all about. 🥹

Creating memories and moments of joy in our community for the #TheMagicofBlue campaign.

💙 @CFCFoundation | @ChelwestFT

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

National strike action by resident doctors action ends at 7am tomorrow (Mon 22 Dec).

Services may continue to be busy throughout the festive period, so please use community care services and NHS 111 for any non-emergency advice and care.

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Doctors strike action continues into the weekend, ending at 7am, 22 December.

Our A&E department is expected to be busy. For non-emergency care and advice, use NHS 111 to direct you to appropriate services for your needs.

Read more: https://t.co/W0ZcRBW178

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to get vaccinated.

All NHS staff and other eligible groups are encouraged to get vaccinated before the festive period to ensure you have maximum protected and prevent serious illness.

Book your vaccine: https://t.co/mbgvbaIYOY

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Some doctors at our Trust are taking part in strike action from 7am today until 22nd Dec.

Please attend any appointments, unless we have contacted you directly with any changes.

For further information, read more on our website here: https://t.co/9FPwyUT8i1

[Duncan Burton @Duncan_CNO]

It was great to spend time with nursing colleagues from @ChelwestFT last week. I heard how nurse-led digital initiatives are helping to improve care and outcomes, and stopped in on the trust’s ward managers development day to discuss the importance of nursing leadership. #teamCNO

[Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust Library Service @Chelwestlibs]

@LibbyApp Remember, if you work at @ChelwestFT or @WestMidHospital, you can access @LibbyApp using your NHS OpenAthens account. If you've not set one up, you can go to https://t.co/RGxw4udx1l and fill in the self-registration form

[NHS @NHSuk]

Strike action starts from 7am tomorrow and runs until 7am Monday 22 December. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

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[Ali Boyd @ali09027]

One of the loveliest traditions we have at @ChelwestFT

You know it’s Christmas when the Chelsea Pensioners visit to sing ❤️ #RoyalHospital #Chelwest

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

We are supporting London's BIG WEEK of action against flu.

Vaccination is best protection from becoming seriously ill with the flu virus this winter.

Eligible groups - including all NHS staff - can get vaccinated. Find your closest clinic:

https://t.co/YjbA8YZA7G

[NHS @NHSuk]

It’s #WorldCOPDDay.

Colder weather can cause breathing problems if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Make sure you know how to look after yourself or someone else living with COPD.

➡️ https://t.co/i2JKa2laDj

[NHS @NHSuk]

Temperatures are expected to drop across parts of England this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ https://t.co/Mxkt5xn6Qs

[Chelsea and Westminster Hospital @ChelwestFT]

Until 7am tomorrow (Wed 19 Nov) some resident doctors will be on strike.

If you need urgent or emergency care, continue to seek medical help.

For other medical issues, utilise NHS 111 and local services including GPs and pharmacy.