Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London is a large hospital located in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England. It is managed by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

History[edit | edit source]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in October 2001. The hospital was built to replace three older hospitals: St Nicholas Hospital, Brook General Hospital, and Memorial Hospital. The new hospital was designed to meet the changing needs of the local population and to provide a wider range of specialist services.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has over 500 beds and provides a wide range of medical services. These include emergency care, surgery, maternity services, and paediatrics. The hospital also has a helipad for emergency air ambulance services.

Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and radiology. It also offers specialist services in areas such as stroke care, cancer care, and children's services.

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a teaching hospital and is affiliated with the University of London. It is involved in a wide range of medical research and clinical trials, and provides education and training for medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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