The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Manchester
University teaching hospital · founded 1950 · public
About
The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a world-renowned cancer center located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is the largest single-site cancer center in Europe, treating over 44,000 patients each year. The Christie offers a comprehensive range of cancer services, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The hospital is committed to providing the highest quality of care to its patients, and its staff are dedicated to providing compassionate and supportive care. The Christie is a leader in cancer research and innovation. The hospital has a strong track record of developing new treatments and technologies, and it is committed to translating research findings into clinical practice. The Christie also plays a vital role in training the next generation of cancer specialists. The Christie is a place of hope and healing for patients with cancer. The hospital provides a supportive and caring environment where patients can receive the best possible care. The Christie is committed to making a difference in the lives of its patients and their families.
- Legal name
- The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- 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: 54 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 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 — Manchester
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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