Queen Elizabeth The Mother Hospital Number Of Beds

The Queen Elizabeth The Mother Hospital is a large teaching hospital located in Woolwich, South East London. It is part of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The hospital has a total of 721 beds, making it one of the largest hospitals in London.

The hospital is named after Queen Elizabeth The Mother, who officially opened it in 1984. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, maternity, and cancer care. It is also a major center for research and teaching.

The hospital has a good reputation for patient care. In 2019, it was rated as "good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

The hospital is well-connected by public transport. It is located next to Woolwich Arsenal station, which is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern trains. There is also a bus stop outside the hospital.

If you are planning to visit the Queen Elizabeth The Mother Hospital, you can find more information on the hospital's website. You can also contact the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS) on 020 8836 6000.

Breakdown of Beds by Department

The following is a breakdown of the number of beds in each department at the Queen Elizabeth The Mother Hospital:

Accident and emergency: 30
Cardiology: 30
Critical care: 18
Day surgery: 12
Ear, nose, and throat (ENT): 24
Gastroenterology: 30
General surgery: 48
Gynaecology: 36
Haematology: 18
Hepatology: 12
Intensive care: 12
Maxillofacial surgery: 12
Medicine for the elderly: 48
Nephrology: 24
Neurology: 24
Neurosurgery: 12
Obstetrics: 36
Oncology: 30
Ophthalmology: 12
Orthopaedics: 48
Paediatrics: 24
Plastic surgery: 12
Radiology: 12
Rehabilitation: 24
Respiratory medicine: 36
Rheumatology: 12
Stroke unit: 12
Urology: 24
Vascular surgery: 12

The hospital also has a number of specialist units, including a burns unit, a spinal injuries unit, and a renal dialysis unit.

Visiting the Queen Elizabeth The Mother Hospital

If you are visiting the Queen Elizabeth The Mother Hospital, you will need to bring the following items with you:

Your NHS number
Your appointment letter
Any medication you are taking
Comfortable clothing and shoes
Something to read or do to keep you occupied

You should also arrive at the hospital at least 15 minutes before your appointment time. This will give you enough time to check in and find your way to the correct department.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff for help.