Sainsbury Wing or Wolfson Fertility Centre at Hammersmith Hospital
📍 London
Private hospital · founded 1921 · university
About
The Sainsbury Wing is a dedicated private facility within Hammersmith Hospital. The hospital specialises in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, gynaecology, haematology, kidney and liver conditions and general clinical services. It is renowned for world-class consultants, one of the most advanced cardiac units in the UK, and clinical research which ensures patients receive the highest standards of care. Hammersmith Hospital has a reputation as one of the best in the world for a variety of acute conditions. It has a long history of clinical excellence. Services are continually developed to represent the most innovative practices in treating kidney conditions and cancer patient care. It is also one of the foremost cancer centres in the country, with one of the highest trial recruitment rates over the whole range of treatments. The Sainsbury Wing offers private en suite rooms for inpatient and day care, centrally monitored private cardiac beds, as well as outpatient facilities and a dedicated haematology chemotherapy suite. The Wolfson Fertility Centre at Hammersmith Hospital looks after patients with straightforward and complex fertility challenges, providing transparent, evidence-based care to patients. As part of a large hospital trust, they use the latest techniques in HFEA-accredited laboratories and offer genetic screening services. Imperial College Healthcare Private Care forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, one of the largest teaching hospital groups in the UK. Internationally renowned consultants provide private care within some of London's most trusted NHS hospitals, and all funds generated by the Trust's private care services are reinvested back into the wider organisation, supporting the development of both NHS and private care.
- Legal name
- Sainsbury Wing or Wolfson Fertility Centre at Hammersmith Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Chest-pain centre certified
- Door-to-balloon: 63 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 30 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 2.24% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 1.74 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 14% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | 83% | EU avg 76% |
Accreditations & certifications
- 🏅 ISO 9001:2015 · 2024
Photos
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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