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OUR HOSPITALS

University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving over one million residents.

Our nationally and internationally renowned specialist services in cardiorespiratory diseases, ECMO, cancer and renal disorders have nationwide reach.

University of Leicester Hospitals

University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving over one million residents.

We provide over 54,000 operations across all surgical specialities including cardiothoracic, hepatobiliary, renal transplant and max-fax. We have three Critical Care Units and 52 Theatres; each one provides the facilities to ensure we can best respond to the needs of all our patients.

Our adult ICU was expanded last year, and we’re not finished yet. We are currently undertaking a major programme of building and renovation to enhance the quality of care we provide. Clinical leaders are embedded at the heart of the service design and developments to help us realise our ambition to provide modern, efficient, well-led services for our patients now and in the future

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester Royal Infirmary is close to the city centre. The hospital has approximately 1,000 beds and provides Leicestershire’s only accident and emergency service. It is also the base for our Children’s Hospital.

Glenfield Hospital

Glenfield Hospital is about three miles north west of Leicester city centre. It has around 415 beds and provides a range of services for patients, including nationally recognised heart disease, lung cancer and breast care.

Leicester General Hospital

The General is in Evington, about three miles east of Leicester city centre and has approximately 430 beds. The hospital provides a range of medical services, including our national centre for renal and urology patients.

Hospital Hopper

Our hospital shuttle bus service, the ‘Hospital Hopper’ service links Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital operating 7 days a week. It is part of the Greenlines electric network with links to Meynell’s Gorse and Enderby Park & Ride at St Nicholas Circle. The service runs every 30 minutes Monday to Friday, with an hourly service on Saturday and hourly peak only service on Sundays and Bank Holidays. In addition to the three main hospital sites, the service also serves key shopping hubs at Beaumont Leys and Hamilton, as well as serving St Nicholas Circle and the Railway Station, both of which are a short walking distance to the City Centre. The Hospital Hopper service is free for colleagues boarding from designated stops at our three main hospital sites. For journeys starting from all other locations there is a subsidised charge on production of a valid UHL staff ID badge.

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Residents in our catchment: University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving over one million residents.
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Operations performed: We provide over 54,000 operations across all surgical specialities including cardiothoracic, hepatobiliary, renal transplant and max-fax.
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State-of-the-Art theatres: We have 3 Critical Care Units and 52 Theatres. Each provides the facilities to ensure we can best respond to the needs of all our patients.