University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
📍 London
University teaching hospital · founded 1954 · public
About
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre is a leading cancer centre located in the heart of London. The centre provides comprehensive care for patients with all types of cancer, from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and support. Patients at the centre benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, nurses, radiographers, and pharmacists. The team works together to provide each patient with a personalised care plan tailored to their individual needs. The centre is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, ensuring that patients have access to the most advanced cancer treatments available. It is also committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for patients and their families.
- Legal name
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 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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