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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,304
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Liverpool

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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