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The Royal London Hospital

📍 London

University teaching hospital · founded 1986 · public

About

The Royal London Hospital stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence in the heart of London. As one of the oldest hospitals in the country, it boasts a rich history of providing exceptional care to the community. Today, the hospital continues this tradition, offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to patients of all ages. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, The Royal London Hospital is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care with compassion and understanding. The hospital prides itself on its patient-centred approach, ensuring that individuals feel supported and informed throughout their healthcare journey. Whether facing a minor ailment or a complex medical condition, patients can trust in the expertise and dedication found at The Royal London Hospital.

Legal name
The Royal London Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,898
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 64 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — London

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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