About the Trust
The Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust is a teaching hospital for the University of London which obtained University status in 1997 because of the role it plays in undergraduate education and research. In addition to most of the services of a traditional general hospital, it also offers specialist services in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, Neonatal intensive care, Cystic Fibrosis and Ear, Nose and Throat services. With over 2,500 members of staff, it is one of South East London's largest employers.
The recent "We choose Lewisham Hospital" campaign explains ten ways in which we make a positive contribution to healthcare in our local community. Click on the logo to read more about it.
The Trust comprises:
The Trust has invested in a large modern ward block called Riverside, which began operation towards the end of 2006 and was officially opened in May 2007 by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You can also watch a promotional video (Windows Media format, 1.5MB) that shows a picture of the Trust and its work caring for the health of our local community.
A nurse at work
