Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust (pronunciation: /bɑːrts hɛlθ ɛnɛʃɛs tiːrʌst/) is one of the largest National Health Service (NHS) trusts in the United Kingdom. It operates across five main hospital sites in London, including St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, Mile End Hospital, Newham University Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital.
Etymology
The trust is named after its oldest constituent, St Bartholomew's Hospital, which was founded in 1123 and is often abbreviated to "Barts". The term "NHS Trust" refers to the organizational structure used within the National Health Service in England and Wales.
History
Barts Health NHS Trust was established on 1 April 2012 following a merger of Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The trust provides a wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, cardiac, and trauma care.
Services
The trust provides a comprehensive range of health services, including emergency care, maternity services, paediatrics, cancer services, and specialist surgery. It also has a major role in education and research in partnership with Queen Mary University of London and other higher education institutions.
Related Terms
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
- St Bartholomew's Hospital: A leading, internationally renowned hospital based in the City of London.
- The Royal London Hospital: A large teaching hospital in Whitechapel, London.
- Mile End Hospital: A community hospital in the Mile End region of London.
- Newham University Hospital: An acute general hospital in Plaistow, East London.
- Whipps Cross University Hospital: A university hospital in Leytonstone, East London.
- Queen Mary University of London: A public research university in London, England.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barts Health NHS Trust
- Wikipedia's article - Barts Health NHS Trust
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