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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

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 46,870
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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 — Manchester

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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