Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup

Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup is a hospital located in Sidcup, London, United Kingdom. It is managed by the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides a wide range of healthcare services to the local community.

History

Queen Mary's Hospital was established in 1917 during the First World War as a military hospital. It was named after Queen Mary, the wife of King George V. The hospital was initially set up to treat soldiers who had been injured in the war. After the war, the hospital continued to operate and expanded its services to cater to the local community.

Services

The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, maternity services, paediatrics, surgery, and rehabilitation. It also has a cancer care centre and a stroke unit. The hospital is known for its burns unit, which is one of the largest in the UK.

Facilities

The hospital has a number of facilities to support its services. These include a pharmacy, a radiology department, and a pathology lab. The hospital also has a canteen and a car park for the convenience of patients and visitors.

Future Plans

There are plans to further develop the hospital to improve its services. These include the construction of a new emergency department and the expansion of the maternity ward.

See Also

• List of hospitals in England
• Healthcare in the United Kingdom
• National Health Service