Queen Elizabeth University Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Queen Elizabeth University Hospital |
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| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | |
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The QEUH building as viewed in March 2021
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 Location in Glasgow council area
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| Geography | |
| Location | 1345 Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°51′44″N 04°20′28″W / 55.86222°N 4.34111°W |
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| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Hospital type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | University of Glasgow Glasgow Caledonian University University of the West of Scotland |
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| Emergency department | Yes (and Major Trauma) |
| Beds | 1,677 256 Children |
| Speciality | General |
| History | |
| Founded | April 2015 |
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) is a very large hospital in Glasgow, Scotland. It has 1,677 beds for patients. This hospital opened in April 2015. It was built where the old Southern General Hospital used to be.
The QEUH is made up of several parts. There's a big hospital for adults with 1,109 beds. There's also a special hospital for children with 256 beds. Both have their own emergency rooms. The hospital also has an Immediate Assessment Unit. This unit helps local doctors send patients directly for care. This means patients don't always have to go through the busy emergency room.
Some older buildings from the Southern General Hospital are still used. These include the Maternity Unit, the Institute of Neurological Sciences, and the Langlands Unit. The entire hospital is run by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. It is one of the biggest hospital campuses in Europe.
Even though some parts of the QEUH have their own names, like the Royal Hospital for Children, they all work together. They are connected for moving patients, sharing tests, and emergency care. There's even a fast lift from the helicopter pad on the roof! For example, the children's hospital is linked to the adult hospital. Both are also linked to the maternity building and the Neurosciences Institute.
The QEUH took over services from other hospitals. These include the Western Infirmary, the Victoria Infirmary, and some services from the Royal Infirmary. The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, which was in Yorkhill, moved here too. It is now called the "Royal Hospital for Children."
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Building the Hospital: A Quick Look
In 2008, the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board decided a new hospital was needed. They wanted to replace older hospitals and move the children's hospital. Plans for the new hospital were shown in 2009. The Scottish Government approved the funding.
The adult hospital, children's hospital, and lab buildings were designed by Nightingale Associates. The company Multiplex built them. This company also built Wembley Stadium.
Scotland's Biggest Hospital Project
This hospital was Scotland's largest ever publicly funded NHS building project. It cost about £842 million to build. Construction started in early 2011. It was built on the site of the old Southern General Hospital.
The hospital was first going to be called South Glasgow University Hospital. But Queen Elizabeth II gave it permission to use the name "Queen Elizabeth University Hospital." They hoped the hospital would be ready by 2014. However, patients started moving in April 2015. It was fully open by summer 2016.
Connected Buildings
A special walkway was built above ground. It connects the main hospital to the Maternity and Neurosciences Institute buildings. This means staff and patients can move between most parts without going outside. The main hospital is also linked to the lab buildings by a tunnel. They even use a special tube system to send things quickly!
The older buildings, like the Institute of Neurological Sciences, also got a makeover. They added new panels to the outside. This made them look like the new hospital buildings. Locals sometimes call the hospital the "Death Star" because of its star shape and large size. It even has a landing pad for helicopters on the roof!
What Services Does the Hospital Offer?
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Adults' Hospital Features
The adult hospital is 14 storeys high. It has four 'wings' and 1,109 patient rooms. Each room has its own window view. Patients also have a private shower and toilet. They can watch TV and listen to the radio.
On the first floor, there's a large restaurant with 500 seats. There's also a separate cafe. The main entrance area, called the atrium, has shops and ATMs. A smart lift system helps people find the quickest way to their destination. Shops in the atrium include Marks & Spencer, WHSmith, and more. This hospital helps about 41% of Scotland's population.
Children's Hospital Services
The Royal Hospital for Children is connected to the adult hospital. It has 256 beds and five floors. This hospital replaced the old Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow in Yorkhill, Glasgow.
Maternity Unit for New Families
The maternity unit was built in 1970. It was part of the Southern General Hospital and is still used today. It is located right across from the children's hospital.
Institute of Neurological Sciences
The Institute of Neurological Sciences (INS) was built in 1972. It also came from the Southern General Hospital. This institute helps people in West Scotland with brain and nerve problems. It has special surgery rooms, imaging services, and patient wards.
The INS also has a Neurology Block. This block has outpatient clinics and more wards. The Physically Disabled Rehabilitation Unit (PDRU) helps patients with physical disabilities. The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Unit for Scotland is also here. It helps people from all over Scotland with spinal injuries. About 60% of the work at INS is for emergency cases.
Langlands Building for Older Patients
The Langlands Building was built in 2001. It is for older patients and is at the southern end of the hospital campus. It is connected to the rest of the hospital through the Institute of Neurological Sciences.
Laboratory and Research
The laboratory building was built in 2012. It provides central lab services for all of Scotland. This building handles blood tests, genetics, and microbiology. It also has offices for the hospital's management and staff. The mortuary is in the basement. More than 800 people work in the lab, and they also do research.
Getting to the Hospital
The hospital has an "Arrival Square" at the main entrance. This area is for transport. You can be dropped off by car, catch a bus, or get a taxi. There's also a walkway connecting the adult and children's hospitals. About 90 buses an hour serve the hospital. There are also 500 bike racks for cyclists.
The closest train station is Cardonald railway station. The nearest Glasgow subway station is Govan subway station.
Robot Helpers in the Hospital
The adult, children's, and laboratory buildings use 26 automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These are like robots that carry supplies around the hospital. They use special lifts and a network of tunnels.
The robots have their own lifts for clean and dirty items. They travel in special corridors in the basement, away from public areas.
