Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
📍 Margate
University teaching hospital · founded 1902 · public
About
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate is a modern healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality care to the local community. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, ensuring patients can access the medical attention they need in a familiar and supportive environment. The hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Their commitment to patient well-being is evident in the compassionate and personalised care they provide. The hospital strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where patients feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital plays a vital role in the healthcare network, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive seamless and coordinated care. The hospital is committed to continuous improvement and strives to remain at the forefront of medical advancements to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Legal name
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 55 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 37 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 — Margate
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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