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“During my time as a paediatric nurse, I’ve learned something that stays with me every day: children don’t care about your title, your experience, or your accomplishments. What matters to them is to feel safe, seen and understood. They need to know they can trust you, especially when they’re at their most vulnerable. That emotional comfort can positively influence how they respond to treatment and even how quickly they recover.”

On International Nurses' Day, Ruby Frances Caldito (pictured), deputy sister, Paediatric ENT Outpatients Department shares her beautiful artwork, ‘Healing Begins with Kindness’, inspired by this year's theme, ‘Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives’.

Thank you for your dedication to our patients and to each other.

#oneteam💙 #internationalnursesday #IND2026 #nhs #healthcare #nurses

We are proud to be one of Europe’s leading centres for CAR T-cell therapy.

CAR T-cell therapy is a cutting-edge treatment for certain blood cancers, offering new hope to patients whose illness hasn’t responded to standard treatments. We support patients and families at every stage, from referral and assessment to recovery and follow-up.

▶️ Learn more about the innovative treatment and care by watching our video via our linktree in bio.

#nhs #healthcare #cancer #cartcell #haematology #uclh

UCLH patient Tim Wiberg, 61, of Sheffield, is the third patient with amyloidosis in Europe to receive CAR T-cell therapy under clinical trial conditions in a bid to find whether immunotherapy may hold some answers for this patient group.

Tim was diagnosed two years ago but is still coming to terms with his condition. A diagnosis like this takes time to sink in. I’m not sure I’ve fully come to terms with it even now. It’s a life-changing disease.” After six months of weekly chemotherapy only managed to produce a partial response, he was offered the chance to take part in ALARIC.

“The standard treatment had only gone so far, and it felt as though the options were beginning to narrow,” he said. “This trial offered something different — a new and innovative way of tackling the disease. Yes, there are risks, but there is also hope. Being offered a place made me feel far more positive.

“It feels like a genuine opportunity, not just for me, but for others who may face this diagnosis in the future. If my experience can help move things forward, then it feels worth sharing.”

Tim received his CAR T cells on 2 March and is currently recovering at home.

Of the experience, he said: “I was in hospital for two weeks and I can honestly say the hardest part was being woken up every few hours for nurses to get my vitals. But they were absolutely wonderful, I cannot fault the care.

“Amyloidosis is mainly measured by the prevalence of some bad proteins called lambda light chains. At my worst, before any treatment, I had around 200. And after the infusion, they are now almost immeasurable. So that really says it all.”

If successful, CAR T-cell therapy could offer patients a single treatment with a high and lasting response rate. By suppressing the abnormal cells at their source, it may also give damaged organs a better chance to recover.

Read the full story by visiting our latest news via our linktree in bio.

UCLH patient Tim Wiberg, 61, of Sheffield, is the third patient with amyloidosis in Europe to receive CAR T-cell therapy under clinical trial conditions in a bid to find whether immunotherapy may hold some answers for this patient group.

Tim was diagnosed two years ago but is still coming to terms with his condition. A diagnosis like this takes time to sink in. I’m not sure I’ve fully come to terms with it even now. It’s a life-changing disease.” After six months of weekly chemotherapy only managed to produce a partial response, he was offered the chance to take part in ALARIC.

“The standard treatment had only gone so far, and it felt as though the options were beginning to narrow,” he said. “This trial offered something different — a new and innovative way of tackling the disease. Yes, there are risks, but there is also hope. Being offered a place made me feel far more positive.

“It feels like a genuine opportunity, not just for me, but for others who may face this diagnosis in the future. If my experience can help move things forward, then it feels worth sharing.”

Tim received his CAR T cells on 2 March and is currently recovering at home.

Of the experience, he said: “I was in hospital for two weeks and I can honestly say the hardest part was being woken up every few hours for nurses to get my vitals. But they were absolutely wonderful, I cannot fault the care.

“Amyloidosis is mainly measured by the prevalence of some bad proteins called lambda light chains. At my worst, before any treatment, I had around 200. And after the infusion, they are now almost immeasurable. So that really says it all.”

If successful, CAR T-cell therapy could offer patients a single treatment with a high and lasting response rate. By suppressing the abnormal cells at their source, it may also give damaged organs a better chance to recover.

Read the full story by visiting our latest news via our linktree in bio.

Today and every day, we celebrate midwives for the compassion, expertise and dedication they show in supporting people through pregnancy, birth and beyond at one of the most important times in their lives.

Lyndsey Smith, director of midwifery said: “On this #InternationalDayoftheMidwife, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and admiration to midwives everywhere.

“This year’s theme – ‘One Million More Midwives’ – is a powerful global call to recognise the critical importance of the midwifery profession and the need to strengthen and grow this essential workforce.”

#IDM2026💙

Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people with a weakened immune system.

Book now to top up your protection at www.nhs.uk/book-covid or visit our walk-in vaccine clinic at the University College Hospital Grafton Way Building.

Looking forward to seeing the Healing Voices Choir as they join @sydniechristmas on @bgt this Saturday at 9pm.

The Healing Voices Choir is supported by @uclhcharity and @greatormondst Charity

[Image from December 2025 at an event]

Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for older adults.

Walk-ins to our vaccine clinic at University College Hospital Grafton Way Building are welcome or you can book in advance at www.nhs.uk/book-covid #covid19

📖 The latest UCLH Magazine is out now!

Pick up a copy at any of our hospital sites, or read it online via our linktree in bio.

Discover the groundbreaking world of CAR T-cell therapy at UCLH, one of Europe's largest #haematology services.

Our new video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the journey for patients undergoing this treatment, from the initial collection of immune cells to recovery and long-term care.

Watch the full video via our linktree in bio.

#nhs #healthcare #cancer

Some patients with bowel cancer treated with immunotherapy before surgery instead of post-op chemotherapy have remained cancer-free after almost three years of follow-up, according to new results from the NEOPRISM-CRC clinical trial led by UCL and UCLH.

The latest findings, presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026 yesterday, build on earlier results showing that nine weeks of pre-operative immunotherapy using the drug pembrolizumab led to major tumour shrinkage in patients with stage two or three bowel cancer.

Initial results indicated that 59% of patients had no signs of disease after treatment with pembrolizumab and their planned bowel cancer operation.

Now 33 months later, none of the treated patients have experienced a return of their cancer. This includes those who had no signs of cancer after treatment and those who still had small amounts remaining, which did not grow or spread during follow-up.

Read the full story by visiting our latest news via our linktree in bio.

We're creating new opportunities so young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can pursue their dreams of a career in the NHS.

@wesstreeting met medical students @uclh to find out more about the barriers they've overcome.

🌼 Our gardens across UCLH have had a major refresh - just in time for #NationalGardeningDay!

From new plants and furniture to beautiful artwork, these green spaces are looking better than ever for patients, families and staff.

We’re lucky to have several gardens across our central London hospitals, and we know how important access to nature is for #wellbeing. These spaces offer a moment of calm away from busy wards, treatment areas and workdays.

Thanks to UCLHCharity’s fundraising and a generous donation from the @oak_foundation, our garden programme is revitalising our gardens with fresh planting, new furniture and improved layouts - creating peaceful, restorative spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more about UCLH Charity and how you can help make a difference by visiting the website via our link in bio.

#garden #flowers #nature #nhs #london

🌼 Our gardens across UCLH have had a major refresh - just in time for #NationalGardeningDay!

From new plants and furniture to beautiful artwork, these green spaces are looking better than ever for patients, families and staff.

We’re lucky to have several gardens across our central London hospitals, and we know how important access to nature is for #wellbeing. These spaces offer a moment of calm away from busy wards, treatment areas and workdays.

Thanks to UCLHCharity’s fundraising and a generous donation from the @oak_foundation, our garden programme is revitalising our gardens with fresh planting, new furniture and improved layouts - creating peaceful, restorative spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more about UCLH Charity and how you can help make a difference by visiting the website via our link in bio.

#garden #flowers #nature #nhs #london

🌼 Our gardens across UCLH have had a major refresh - just in time for #NationalGardeningDay!

From new plants and furniture to beautiful artwork, these green spaces are looking better than ever for patients, families and staff.

We’re lucky to have several gardens across our central London hospitals, and we know how important access to nature is for #wellbeing. These spaces offer a moment of calm away from busy wards, treatment areas and workdays.

Thanks to UCLHCharity’s fundraising and a generous donation from the @oak_foundation, our garden programme is revitalising our gardens with fresh planting, new furniture and improved layouts - creating peaceful, restorative spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more about UCLH Charity and how you can help make a difference by visiting the website via our link in bio.

#garden #flowers #nature #nhs #london

🌼 Our gardens across UCLH have had a major refresh - just in time for #NationalGardeningDay!

From new plants and furniture to beautiful artwork, these green spaces are looking better than ever for patients, families and staff.

We’re lucky to have several gardens across our central London hospitals, and we know how important access to nature is for #wellbeing. These spaces offer a moment of calm away from busy wards, treatment areas and workdays.

Thanks to UCLHCharity’s fundraising and a generous donation from the @oak_foundation, our garden programme is revitalising our gardens with fresh planting, new furniture and improved layouts - creating peaceful, restorative spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more about UCLH Charity and how you can help make a difference by visiting the website via our link in bio.

#garden #flowers #nature #nhs #london