What kind of hospital is UCLH?

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), situated in the heart of London, is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom and provides first-class acute and specialist services.

What is UCLH known for?

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), situated in the heart of London, is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute and specialist services in seven hospitals.

What does UCL hospital Specialise in?

Services offered at University College Hospital include accident & emergency, hyper-acute stroke unit, cancer care, critical care, endocrinology, general surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, general medicine, general neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedics, paediatric & adolescents, and urology.

What five hospitals make up the UCLH trust?

It comprises University College Hospital, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street, the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine ...

What is the most prestigious hospital in the UK?

Five of the UK top ten hospitals are based in London, with St Thomas' topping the list again. The Royal London Hospital, which is also part of Barts Health NHS Trust, jumped from 21st to 16th place in the rankings.

A day in the Life of UCLH

Is UCLH a public hospital?

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), situated in the heart of London, is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom and provides first-class acute and specialist services.

How big is the UCLH hospital?

The hospital has 665 in-patient beds, 12 operating theatres and houses the largest single critical care unit in the NHS.

What is UCL medical ranked?

UCL Medical School is ranked 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings Top Medical Universities (2023). Our MBBS is one of the most prestigious in the world and many UCL Medical School alumni have gone on to become globally high-profile figures and leaders of the medical profession.

What is the most popular major in UCL?

Overall, UCL has nine subject areas ranked in the global top 10: Education (1), Architecture and the Built Environment (2), Archaeology (3), Anatomy and Physiology (7), Anthropology (6), Geography (9), Life Sciences and Medicine (10), Pharmacy and Pharmacology (7), and Psychology (=10).

Is UCL a private hospital?

UCLH Private Healthcare is part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), an internationally-recognised hospital group renowned for high quality specialist patient care, education and research.

What are the 4 UCLH values?

UCLH uphold key values of Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving. The values underpin all aspects of patient care and the working environment, and it is through living these values in addition to clinical excellence that UCLH has secured its standing as an internationally renowned hospital.

What is the strategy of the UCLH?

18 April 2023

Our five-year strategy focuses on improving our services to patients, supporting and developing our staff, continuing our excellent work in research and education, and ensuring financial sustainability.

How many floors does UCLH have?

The new Grafton Way Building is a 13-storey structure with a basement which could house the whole of the Royal Albert Hall. The floors below ground are home to an immense proton beam therapy centre, one of only two such NHS centres in the UK.

What is the closest station to UCLH?

The nearest mainline stations are Euston (5 min) and Kings Cross St. Pancras (20 min walk or one stop on the underground to Euston Square), all serving areas to north of London.

Which hospitals are linked to UCL?

How do I get to UCLH hospital by tube?

Nearest tube stations are:

Euston Square (Circle / Hammersmith & City / Metropolitan Lines).

Who is the head of UCLH?

David Probert, chief executive.

Does UCLH have a and E?

About this department

This Department is managed by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. A&E is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies only.

How tall is the UCLH tower?

The height of the building (including below ground) is 57 metres, making it as tall as London's Tower Bridge.

What is the best hospital to go to in the world?

Mayo Clinic - United States

With cutting-edge technology, exceptional medical expertise across various specialties, and a commitment to advancing medical research, Mayo Clinic sets the standard for excellence in patient care.

What is the most critical hospital unit?

ICU is one of the most critically functioning operational environments in a hospital. Every ICU in a hospital has a different environment that will reflect the specialist medical and surgical procedures they perform.