About Barts health nhs trust
Barts Health NHS Trust: Providing Safe and Compassionate Care in East London and Beyond
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, serving a population of over 2.5 million people in east London and beyond. With a workforce of more than 16,000 staff members, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff, Barts Health is committed to providing safe and compassionate care to its patients.
At Barts Health NHS Trust, patient safety is our top priority. We have implemented a range of measures to ensure that our patients receive high-quality care that meets their individual needs. Our clinical teams work closely together to provide coordinated care across different specialties and settings.
We are proud to offer a wide range of services across our hospitals and community sites. Our services include emergency medicine, cancer care, cardiology, neurology, maternity care, pediatrics, surgery (including robotic surgery), rehabilitation services (including physiotherapy), mental health services (including psychological therapies), sexual health services (including HIV testing), and many more.
Our hospitals include:
- St Bartholomew's Hospital: Founded in 1123 by Rahere as part of his foundation for the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great.
- The Royal London Hospital: Founded in 1740 as the London Infirmary.
- Whipps Cross University Hospital: Opened on April 15th 1903 by King Edward VII.
- Newham University Hospital: Opened on May 14th 1983 by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Mile End Hospital
- The London Chest Hospital
In addition to our hospitals we also have community sites such as:
- Barking Community Hospital
- Harold Wood Polyclinic
- St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery & Burns
We are constantly striving to improve our services through innovation and research. We work closely with academic partners such as Queen Mary University of London to develop new treatments and technologies that can benefit our patients.
At Barts Health NHS Trust we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to reducing health inequalities through targeted interventions such as outreach programs for vulnerable populations.
If you're looking for safe and compassionate healthcare in east London or beyond then look no further than Barts Health NHS Trust!