North West London Hospitals NHS Trust

North West London Hospitals NHS Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) trust that operates several hospitals in the North West London area. The trust was established in 1994 and has since been providing a wide range of medical services to the local community.

History

The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust was formed in 1994, following the merger of several smaller trusts. The trust's main hospitals are Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark's Hospital, and Central Middlesex Hospital.

Services

The trust provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, maternity services, paediatrics, surgery, and outpatient services. It also offers specialist services such as gastroenterology at St Mark's Hospital and trauma services at Northwick Park Hospital.

Northwick Park Hospital

Northwick Park Hospital is a large general hospital located in Harrow. It provides a wide range of services, including a major Accident and Emergency department, a regional rehabilitation unit, and a high dependency unit.

St Mark's Hospital

St Mark's Hospital is a specialist hospital for gastroenterology and is internationally renowned for its work. It provides services such as endoscopy, colorectal surgery, and gastrointestinal cancer treatment.

Central Middlesex Hospital

Central Middlesex Hospital is a smaller hospital that provides a range of services, including outpatient clinics, surgery, and elderly care.

Performance

The trust has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by the Care Quality Commission in their most recent inspection. However, it was noted that the trust had made significant improvements in several areas, including patient safety and leadership.

See also

• List of NHS trusts
• Healthcare in London