Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital
📍 Commons
Community hospital · founded 1956 · non-profit foundation
About
The Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital provides comprehensive care and support for individuals affected by cancer. The unit offers a range of services, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other cancer treatments. A dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, nurses, and support staff, work together to deliver personalised care tailored to each patient's unique needs. The Macmillan Unit is committed to providing a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families. Patients can access a range of support services, including counselling, complementary therapies, and information resources. The unit aims to empower patients with the knowledge and support they need to navigate their cancer journey.
- Legal name
- Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 50 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 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 — Commons
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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