Information for journalists

The communications team is responsible for media relations on behalf of Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.

News and Press releases

All our latest news can be found in the News section.

If you are a member of the press and would like to be put on our circulation list for press releases then please call 020 3317 6291 or email communications@candi.nhs.uk

Office hours

During office hours all media enquiries should be directed to the Communications Team on 020 3317 6291/7082.  We will deal will requests as quickly as possible..

Out-of-hours and weekends

Outside office hours enquiries from journalists only should be directed to the senior on-call manager via the hospital switchboard on 020 3317 3500 or you can call the Head of Communications on 07787 573 261.

Patient Confidentiality

We place great emphasis on the need for the strictest confidentiality in respect of our service users.  We will not give out any information about a patient unless we are given permission from the individual or their next of kin. All requests for interviewing/photographing patients must be made through the Communications team.

Filming requests

Under no circumstances may interviews, filming or photography be carried out on or around any of our sites without the express permission of the Communications team.  If you need further information on any news stories, or would like to arrange an interview, please contact us on the numbers provided.

We often receive requests for documentary and location filming. All proposals will be considered and accommodated where possible or appropriate. Proposals for filming can be e-mailed to communications@candi.nhs.uk and should include the following information:

Name and Organisation
Production Working Title
Delivery Format
Target audience
Duration
When it will be shown/whether it has been commissioned
Purpose of Production
Proposed subjects covered by filming (including staff and patients)