News & events

The first day case arthroplasty has been successfully performed at Mount Vernon Hospital, enabling a patient to have joint replacement surgery and return home on the same day.

We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Hillingdon, Councillor Philip Corthorne, and Mayoress, Fiona Corthorne, for a special visit to Hillingdon Hospital to mark the start of the festive season.

Staff across Hillingdon Hospitals were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the Trust's Great Big Cheer Awards. The restaurant at Hillingdon Hospital was transformed into a stunning awards venue with a sparkly stage, music, food, drinks, and a photo booth for the evening, creating a celebratory atmosphere. 

A Hillingdon consultant recently performed a UK first in breast surgery at Mount Vernon Hospital. The first Single-Incision Endoscopic Breast Conserving Surgery (SIE-BCS) in the United Kingdom was carried out by Vishal Patel, consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon, using the Applied Medical GelPort® Mini.

The Hillingdon Hospitals Children and Young People with Diabetes (CYPD) team are celebrating after being given a prestigious award for transforming patient experience for those with neurodiversity and mental health needs.

They won the Unsung Hero category at the Quality in Care Diabetes Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in diabetes care across the UK.

Resident doctors have announced that they will strike for five days - a full walk-out from 7am on 14 November until 7am on 19 November. 

Professor Tim Orchard has been appointed group chief executive of the North West London Acute Provider Group due to launch formally on 1 April 2026.

Iran Jahanbakhsh, operating department practitioner at Hillingdon Hospital, has been awarded Sarah Burton, chief nurse's, annual Allied Health Profession (AHP) award. 

The incredible work of two healthcare support workers at Hillingdon Hospital has been recognised by the chief nursing officer for England.

The Great Big Cheer Awards are here, and nominations are now open! The awards present an important opportunity to highlight and congratulate the incredible work and efforts of our staff.