How do I contact Lewisham hospital?
Contact University Hospital Lewisham
- T: 020 8333 3000.
- F: 020 8333 3333.
- Address:
Is Lewisham a good hospital?
We rated effective care and caring as good and safe care, responsive care and leadership as requires improvement. We rated University Hospital Lewisham as requires improvement overall. In some areas, principally surgery, medicines management processes were not in line with hospital policy or national guidance.
What hospitals are in Lewisham?
Our Hospitals
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
- University Hospital Lewisham.
Does Lewisham hospital have a stroke unit?
The Stroke Unit (Beech Ward) at Lewisham Hospital has purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities for physiotherapy, occupational therapy (including kitchen assessment), speech and language therapy, a patients’ and carers’ room and a multidisciplinary meetings room.
How much is parking at Lewisham Hospital?
Parking charges Standard charges for patient and visitor parking are: Up to 1 hour: £1.50. Up to 2 hours: £2.50. Up to 4 hours: £4.00.
Does Lewisham Hospital have an A&E?
Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, treating patients who have suffered a recent injury or developed a sudden illness. In line with all A&E departments we use a priority system whereby the most seriously ill patients are seen first.
Is Lewisham Hospital in the congestion zone?
Lewisham Hospital is not in the London congestion charge zone.
What does Lewisham Hospital Specialise in?
As well as providing the majority of services of a traditional general hospital, it provides specialist services in a number of important areas, including: Children’s Day Care Surgery. Neonatal Intensive Care. Cystic Fibrosis Treatement.
Is there free parking in Lewisham?
All on-street parking bays are free of charge between during the evening/overnight as well as all day Sunday. These spaces are available on the following areas: Lewisham Central….Free on-street parking in Lewisham.
| Street | Free Parking |
|---|---|
| Lewisham Central | 6.30pm – 8am and Sundays |
| Grove Park | 5.30pm – 9am and Sundays |
Is disabled parking free at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich?
If you wish to drive and park yourself we do provide 18 clearly marked disabled car parking spaces. These are free to those who are registered disabled and have a Blue Badge. These spaces are located at the front of the hospital by the Therapies building and in front of the Riverside building (4 spaces).
Is Lewisham Hospital busy?
Patients may experience a longer wait than usual for the Emergency Departments (A&Es) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Hospital Lewisham.
Is there an NHS Trust in Lewisham and Greenwich?
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was formed on 1 October 2013. The Trust is responsible for services at Lewisham Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Greenwich, as well as a range of NHS community services in Lewisham and some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.
Where was the original hospital in Lewisham located?
The site of the current hospital was originally a workhouse, following the bequest of a house on Rushey Green to Lewisham Parish for the relief of the poor in 1612. When the Lewisham workhouse became overcrowded, a new workhouse building was erected in 1817.
When was Hither Green Hospital transferred to Lewisham Hospital?
In November 1996 the Women’s and Children’s Wing was opened by Princess Alexandra. Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust was established in April 1993 when it formally separated from Guy’s Hospital. In 1997 Hither Green Hospital closed, and the Elderly Care service was transferred to Lewisham Hospital.
When did Sydenham Childrens Hospital move to Lewisham?
In 1991 the Sydenham Children’s Hospital closed and moved to Lewisham Hospital. In November 1996 the Women’s and Children’s Wing was opened by Princess Alexandra. Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust was established in April 1993 when it formally separated from Guy’s Hospital.