Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) hospital trust located in Kingston upon Thames, a town situated in the southwest of London, United Kingdom. The trust operates Kingston Hospital, which provides a wide range of healthcare services to the residents of Kingston and the surrounding areas.

History[edit | edit source]

The Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was established in 1993 following the restructuring of the NHS. The trust was granted foundation status in 2013, which gave it greater freedom from central government control and allowed it to retain any surpluses it generated to reinvest in services.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and paediatrics. It also offers specialist services in areas such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopaedics.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Kingston Hospital, the main facility operated by the trust, is a large district general hospital. It has over 500 beds and a range of facilities including an emergency department, a maternity unit, and various specialist clinics.

Performance[edit | edit source]

The trust's performance is monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. In its most recent inspection, the CQC rated the trust as 'Good' overall.