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Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital

📍 London

University teaching hospital · founded 1954 · public

About

Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution in London, offering a comprehensive range of medical services to patients from across the UK and internationally. With a rich history dating back centuries, the hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care. The hospital is renowned for its expertise in a wide range of specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neurosurgery, and women's health. It houses several specialist centres, including the Evelina London Children's Hospital, the Thomas Hodgkin Centre for Lymphoma, and the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This allows patients to access a vast array of services under one roof, ensuring a seamless and coordinated approach to their care. Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital is committed to providing a patient-centered experience. The hospital prioritises patient comfort and well-being, offering a range of amenities and support services to make patients feel at ease during their stay. Additionally, the hospital actively engages patients in their care, encouraging open communication and shared decision-making.

Legal name
Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,610
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — London

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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