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
Annual volume
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
| 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 — London
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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