University College London Hospital
📍 London
Private hospital · founded 1981 · university
About
University College London Hospital (UCLH) is a leading teaching hospital in London, United Kingdom. It is part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is affiliated with University College London. UCLH provides a wide range of medical and surgical services to patients from across the UK and internationally. The hospital has a strong reputation for research and innovation, and it is home to a number of world-renowned specialists. UCLH offers a comprehensive range of services, including: Acute care: UCLH provides emergency and urgent care services for a wide range of conditions. Surgery: The hospital has a large and experienced surgical team that performs a wide range of procedures, from minor to complex. Cancer care: UCLH is a major cancer center and offers a wide range of treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Women's and children's health: The hospital has dedicated facilities for women's and children's health, including maternity services, pediatrics, and neonatology. Mental health: UCLH provides a range of mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient care, as well as community-based services. Research: UCLH is a major center for medical research and is involved in a wide range of clinical trials and studies.
- Legal name
- University College London Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 58 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 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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