Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham stands on a single site near the University of Birmingham in Edgbaston. Built to replace two older hospitals, it opened in 2010 and is one of the largest hospitals in the United Kingdom. The hospital houses 1,215 beds and includes the largest single-floor critical care unit in the world with 100 beds. It also hosts the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, which treats injured military personnel and trains medical staff. The hospital is part of a large teaching trust and collaborates with universities for medical research and education. The hospital is recognised for its extensive services, including the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. It runs the largest renal transplant programme in the country and serves as a national specialist centre for liver, heart and lung transplants. The hospital also provides cancer studies and houses advanced medical equipment such as six MRI scanners and five CT scanners. Its design includes three 63-metre-tall towers connected by a sky-bridge, allowing easy access between departments. Visitors to the hospital will find a modern complex with patient care areas, an education centre and retail outlets. The hospital integrates military and civilian medical staff, treating both groups equally. It has treated notable patients, including Malala Yousafzai and Stephen Sutton. The hospital is connected to University railway station, making it accessible by public transport. Its performance is regularly assessed, and it remains a key healthcare provider in the region.