University Hospital Lewisham
📍 London
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1907 · private
About
University Hospital Lewisham is a leading healthcare provider in London, offering a comprehensive range of services to patients across the city. With a dedicated team of experienced healthcare professionals, the hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a welcoming and supportive environment. The hospital boasts a wide range of specialties, ensuring patients have access to the expertise they need, regardless of their health concern. From cardiology and oncology to pediatrics and women's health, University Hospital Lewisham provides a full spectrum of medical and surgical services. The hospital is conveniently located in Lewisham, with easy access by public transportation. It operates on a 24/7 basis, ensuring patients can receive the care they need, whenever they need it.
- Legal name
- University Hospital Lewisham
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 63 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 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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