In Ealing, food is more than fuel: it is memory, identity, and connection. As conversations about sustainable food choices grow louder, many are left wondering how to balance cultural food traditions with more sustainable diets. Teams are working to help tackle that gap, by co-creating a cookbook.

We’re delighted to share that Isis, a dietitian at Ealing CAMHS, has been interviewed for BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme about her unique work using cooking lessons to support patients with eating disorders. You can listen to the full interview at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002tql5

Happy Vaisakhi to all those who celebrate! We wish all our Sikh staff, service users, patients, and communities a joyful Vaisakhi, filled with good health and prosperity.

Happy Easter to all who are celebrating today. This Easter Sunday, we extend our warmest wishes to our colleagues, patients and communities. For those not celebrating, we hope the bank holiday weekend brings some well‑deserved rest and time to recharge.

The Medical Emergency Response Team at Three Bridges has won Team of the Month for March, following their exceptional handling of a sudden medical emergency. The recognition celebrates not only the team’s clinical expertise but also their compassion and calmness under pressure. Congratulations!

One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the developmental milestones your child should be reaching. On World Autism Awareness Day, help raise awareness and create a society that works for autistic people.

As we mark the beginning of Passover, we take a moment to recognise a festival that holds deep significance for many of our Jewish colleagues, patients and communities. Passover is a time of remembrance and reflection to honour the resilience of Jewish communities. Chag Pesach Sameach!

West London NHS Trust showcased five improvement projects at the BMJ and IHI International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo, Norway, earlier this month, reflecting our Trust’s deep and ongoing commitment to improving care for our patients, carers and communities.

Two out of three colleagues would recommend West London NHS Trust as a place to work. Rita and Saravanan talk about patient‑centred care, while Edelquinn and Ibrahim say the support helped them thrive. Interested in joining us? Explore our current roles on our Careers page (link in comments).

Melrose Ward is now open - the first women‑only specialist rehab service in north west London, supporting women with complex emotional and mental health needs. It offers care closer to home, reducing the need for out‑of‑area placements that can affect #recovery and support.

Join us for the Black Health Event — a space to connect, be heard, and access support. Thursday 26 March, 10 am – 4 pm at West Acton Community Centre.

🗨️ "Carers' voices are shaping services meaningfully". We're proud to earn the 'Triangle of Care' Star 2 from the Carers Trust, awarded to our community services and demonstrating progress in our care.

More than 40 Ealing residents joined us for our National No Smoking Day event, accessing expert advice, health checks and support to help them quit. Delivered in partnership with Ealing Council, the event offered free vape starter kits and personalised health advice.

A brilliant International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Orchard, full of creativity, stories, pledges and community. Events like this show what happens when staff and service users come together to lead, shape and celebrate as one team. Proud to keep putting people first. #IWD #WeAreWestLondon

Well done to Dr Amrit Sachar, Liaison Psychiatry Consultant for her contributions to developing the RCPsych's first-ever national position statement on menopause and mental health, calling for greater action #Menopause #MentalHealth @DrAmritSachar

Yesterday, we recognised our newest Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates as they graduated from our apprenticeship programme. 👩‍🎓 We are so proud of everything they have achieved and excited to see the impact they will make across our Trust. Congratulations! youtube.com/shorts/oxwH6...

Our 2025 Nurse Graduates

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It’s National Careers Week this week! Thinking about a future in healthcare? We are recruiting a range of roles at our Trust. Click on the link to find out our vacancies: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk/careers/vacancies

Today on World Mental Health Nurses Day we’re taking a moment to recognise our mental health nurses — thank you for all you do! Read their stories - https://ow.ly/QXlq50Yj83L

As Ramadan begins, we send our warmest wishes to all staff, service users and communities observing. We wish everyone a peaceful Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!

“When organisations invest in their people, incredible things happen!” – Yvonne Naiken, a learning & development partner, now approaching the end of her Level 7 apprenticeship. She reminds that strong self‑discipline and good time management will make a difference. #NAW2026 #SkillsForLife

Apprenticeship journeys are built on support, curiosity, and the confidence to grow. This #NAW2026, Anisa, Beatrice and Charlotte, Occupational Therapy professionals, highlights how mentorship, trust, and active learning can turn an apprenticeship into a transformative experience. #SkillsForLife

Congratulations to Yousuf and Paayal on completing their Level6 OT apprenticeship. Balancing academic study with clinical practice is no small juggle, and they supported each other every step of the way. West London is proud to champion learning and development pathways for staff to grow and thrive.

Lisa Kalinowska completed her apprenticeship route in 2024 and became a qualified occupational therapist. This National Apprenticeships Week, Lisa wants to encourage current and future apprentices to communicate openly with managers, so they can support you achieve your desired goals. #NAW2026

Great care starts with strong foundations. 🧱 Innovation, quality, value and getting the basics right…every day, in every service. 📽️ Here is how we are building a stronger future together: youtube.com/shorts/bMy93... #WeAreWestLondon #StrongerTogether

Here is how we are building a stronger future together.

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Brave the big talk this #TimeToTalkDay. Opening up about our mental health can be the first step towards getting help. If you or someone you care about needs support, visit mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay

Clayponds Hospital cut patient falls by nearly 75% after redesigning everyday care through quality‑improvement approach. Instead of limiting mobility, staff focused on reducing avoidable risks while keeping patients active. Big shift as falls were among the most frequent incidents in 2024.

We are rooted in our communities, listening, learning and coproducing services with the people we serve. 🫶 Together, we are tackling inequalities and shaping better outcomes for all. 📽️ Watch how we are working side-by-side with our communities: youtube.com/shorts/UDdfz...

Watch how we are working side-by-side with our communities.

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Free online parent workshop: The do's and don'ts of fighting a fever Join the London Borough of Hounslow Health Visiting Team for a free online workshop designed for parents and carers of children aged 4 and under. Make sure you secure your spot Click the link below ⬇️ https://ow.ly/XLMw50Y7JhX

Our people are at the heart of everything we do 💙 See how we support wellbeing, great care and a positive workplace. 📽️ Watch our #strategy in action: Putting people first 👇 youtube.com/shorts/rkI_V...

Watch our strategy in action: Putting people first.

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A packed house this week for our annual conference celebrating AHPs! 🎉 Congrats to AHP of the Year Taneesha Dhillon & Team of the Year, Physical Health AHP Team! 🌟 Thanks to Kwaku Ageymang & Steve Tobin for joining us! #AHPs #CelebratingSuccess