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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — London
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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