Rutherford Cancer Centre North West
📍 Liverpool
Community hospital · founded 1928 · non-profit foundation
About
Rutherford Cancer Centre North West is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate cancer care to patients in Liverpool and the surrounding region. The centre offers a wide range of services, including: Advanced diagnostic imaging: This includes PET-CT scans, MRI scans, and CT scans, which help to accurately diagnose and stage cancer. Radiotherapy: The centre uses the latest radiotherapy techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), to deliver precise and effective treatment. Chemotherapy: A variety of chemotherapy drugs are available at the centre, and they are administered by experienced oncologists. Supportive care: The centre provides a range of supportive care services, such as pain management, nutritional counselling, and psychological support. The centre is staffed by a team of highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, including oncologists, radiologists, nurses, and therapists. They are committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care and support. Rutherford Cancer Centre North West is conveniently located in the heart of Liverpool, with easy access by public transport. The centre is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Legal name
- Rutherford Cancer Centre North West
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 55 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 — Liverpool
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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