Lists of hospitals in British Isles

The Lists of hospitals in the British Isles provide comprehensive information about healthcare facilities across the United Kingdom and Ireland. These lists are essential for understanding the distribution and specialization of hospitals in the region, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.

Overview

The British Isles, comprising the UK and Ireland, have a diverse range of hospitals, from large teaching hospitals affiliated with universities to smaller community hospitals. The healthcare systems in these countries are primarily public, with the National Health Service (NHS) operating in the UK and the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland. However, there are also private hospitals that provide specialized and elective services.

Lists by Country

United Kingdom

England

England has the largest number of hospitals in the UK, with major teaching hospitals located in cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

• List of hospitals in England

 * St Thomas' Hospital
 * Addenbrooke's Hospital
 * John Radcliffe Hospital

Scotland

Scotland's healthcare is managed by NHS Scotland, with hospitals spread across major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow.

• List of hospitals in Scotland

 * Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
 * Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Wales

Wales has a network of hospitals managed by NHS Wales, with key facilities in Cardiff and Swansea.

• List of hospitals in Wales

 * University Hospital of Wales
 * Morriston Hospital

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's hospitals are under the jurisdiction of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland.

• List of hospitals in Northern Ireland

 * Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
 * Altnagelvin Area Hospital

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's hospitals are managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), with major hospitals in Dublin, Cork, and Galway.

• List of hospitals in the Republic of Ireland

 * St. James's Hospital, Dublin
 * Cork University Hospital

Specialized Hospitals

In addition to general hospitals, the British Isles have specialized hospitals focusing on areas such as pediatrics, cardiology, and oncology.

• Great Ormond Street Hospital - A leading children's hospital in London.
• The Royal Marsden Hospital - Specializes in cancer treatment and research.

Also see

• Healthcare in the United Kingdom
• Healthcare in the Republic of Ireland
• National Health Service
• Health Service Executive