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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

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 46,871
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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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