New chair announced for North West London Acute Provider Group
Dame Alwen Williams has been appointed as the new chair of North West London Acute Provider Group, chair in common for all four trusts in the Group - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
Chair the largest acute provider system in the NHS
Shape the future of acute care for 2.4 million people across north west London. We are recruiting a Chair for the new North West London Acute Provider Group.
News update: North West London Acute Provider Group formally established
Wednesday 1 April 2026
News and updates
Senior appointments for North West London Acute Provider Group, including new leader for London North West University Healthcare
The first four Group-wide appointments have been made to the leadership team for the North West London Acute Provider Group.
Published: 2 June 2026
Senior appointments for North West London Acute Provider Group
Becoming a hospital group – December 2025 update
Find out how we are preparing to simplify shared decision-making and support more joined-up working across north west London.
Published: 11 December 2025
Group chief executive announced for acute NHS trusts in north west London
Tim Orchard appointed group chief executive ahead of April 2026 launch.
Published: 24 October 2025
Group chief executive announced for acute NHS trusts in north west London 24 October
Four acute NHS trusts working together
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Our hospitals:
Chelsea and Westminster
West Middlesex University
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Our hospitals:
Charing Cross
Hammersmith
Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea
St Mary's
Western Eye
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Our hospitals:
Central Middlesex
Ealing
Northwick Park
St Mark's Hospital