University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a NHS foundation trust based in London, England. It operates several hospitals in central London and is closely associated with University College London (UCL).
History[edit]
The trust was established in 1994 and became a foundation trust in 2004. It was formed to manage the hospitals associated with UCL, including the University College Hospital, the Eastman Dental Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, and the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital.
Hospitals[edit]
UCLH operates the following hospitals:
- University College Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Services[edit]
UCLH provides a wide range of services, including:
- Accident and emergency
- Cancer treatment
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Dentistry
- Ear, nose, and throat services
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Tropical medicine
Research and Education[edit]
UCLH is a major center for medical research and education. It is closely affiliated with University College London and works in partnership with the UCL Medical School. The trust is involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects, particularly in the fields of cancer, neurology, and cardiology.
Governance[edit]
The trust is governed by a board of directors, which includes a chairman, non-executive directors, and executive directors. The board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the trust and ensuring that it meets its objectives.
See also[edit]
- University College London
- University College Hospital
- National Health Service
- Teaching hospital
- Foundation trust
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