Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London is a large hospital located in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England. It is managed by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

History

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in October 2001. The hospital was built to replace three older hospitals: St Nicholas Hospital, Brook General Hospital, and Memorial Hospital. The new hospital was designed to meet the changing needs of the local population and to provide a wider range of specialist services.

Facilities

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has over 500 beds and provides a wide range of medical services. These include emergency care, surgery, maternity services, and paediatrics. The hospital also has a helipad for emergency air ambulance services.

Services

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and radiology. It also offers specialist services in areas such as stroke care, cancer care, and children's services.

Research and Education

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a teaching hospital and is affiliated with the University of London. It is involved in a wide range of medical research and clinical trials, and provides education and training for medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

See Also

• List of hospitals in England
• Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
• Healthcare in London

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London

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  Main entrance, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich
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  London, view from Shooter's Hill
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  2019 Woolwich, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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  Queen Elizabeth Hospital official opening plaque
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  Plaque marking opening of Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital
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  Foundation stone from Greenwich Union Infirmary