Queen Square Enterprises celebrates 40 years of advancing neurology and supporting the NHS
Queen Square Enterprises (QSE), a not-for-profit subsidiary owned by University College London Hospitals Charity, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday 11th September 2025 at Botanica Garden located in The Bedford Hotel.
The 40th anniversary celebration will bring together current and former staff, partners and supporters of QSE to honour the legacy of the organisation and look ahead to the future of neurological and cardiac care.
QSE was the first health sector social enterprise of its kind in the UK and remains one of the few independent organisations working for the direct benefit of an NHS institution.
The business operates as a not-for-profit across two divisions – Queen Square Imaging Centre which works in partnership with The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Chenies Mews Imaging Centre, a dedicated clinical and research cardiac Magnetic Resonance Scanner (MRI) facility.
As a not-for-profit organisation, QSE plays a unique role in supporting the NHS. Every year, it contributes millions of pounds to fund vital clinical services, specialist equipment, research initiatives and training opportunities. This integrated model ensures that innovations in treatment and care are rapidly translated into frontline NHS services, directly improving patient outcomes.
QSE also supports the development of neuroscience research through strategic funding of UCL’s world-class academic programmes. These investments help deliver pioneering discoveries in neurology, including MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), and ensure continued excellence in patient care.
Jodee Cooper, CEO of Queen Square Imaging Centre, commented:
“This is a proud moment for everyone who has been part of Queen Square Enterprises over the past four decades. Our not-for-profit model is a powerful example of how private practice can directly benefit public healthcare. This celebration is not just about looking back – it’s about reaffirming our commitment to advancing neurological and cardiac care for everyone, regardless of how they access it.”
Journalists and photographers are welcome to attend the celebration and meet with the team, which takes place on Thursday 11th September from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at Botanica Garden, The Bedford Hotel, 83-95 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4HD. Please register your interest with the media contact below.
Notes to editor
Queen Square Imaging Centre is a world-leading neuroimaging facility and specialist diagnostic imaging centre, serving NHS and private patients. As part of Queen Square Enterprises, a not-for-profit organisation, the centre provides advanced neuroimaging services and treatments, including its pioneering MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)– a non-invasive and revolutionary treatment for patients diagnosed with Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s. It is the only independent centre in the UK to provide this treatment and the only centre offering MRgFUS, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Gamma Knife Radiotherapy in one location.
Working in partnership with the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, all its profits are reinvested to support neurological research, NHS services and patient care, ensuring every scan contributes to the advancement of neuroscience and improved outcomes for patients.
Queens Square Imaging Centre is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence and expertise. Its team is made up of the world’s leading neuro specialists, including Professor Ludvic Zrinzo and Professor Patricia Limousin, and offers the most superior pre-treatment imaging in the world.
For more information, visit https://queensquare.com/.
For interviews and comment from any of the team working alongside QSE, please get in touch with the media contact below.
Media contact: Harriette Bond harriette.bond@pmwcom.co.uk
T: 01403 783400 Ext 211 M: 07849 759899
