10 reasons to choose Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
1. Under the Care Quality Commission's Annual Health Check ratings for 2008/09 the Trust was rated:
Good for Quality of Services
Good for Quality of Financial Management
2.The Trust has also been identified by the Care Quality Commission as being one of the 13 most improved NHS trusts in the country. As a result, the organisation has been publicly thanked by the Commission for all its achievements on behalf of patients.
3. We are 100% MRSA free in day surgery. Our infection control rates have drastically improved since 2007.
4. Our Cancer Services are recognised as the best in North London. The head and neck cancer team enjoyed a 77% rating in its first peer review, one of the highest scores for any cancer department.
5. Any woman giving birth in our hospitals is guaranteed the best of care, in a safe environment. We are one of only 19 Trusts in England and Wales to achieve the highest, level 3 status for the Maternity Clinical Negligence Schemes for Trusts.
6. We are amongst the best in London for our 4-hour access waits in A&E.
7. Our new cardiac catheter laboratory allows patients who have previously had to travel out of the area for their treatment are now be treated locally
8. We run clinics in Community Hospitals, meaning our patients can be seen by our staff without having to travel to our two main sites.
9. You will be seen within 48 hours if you need to use our GUM services (Genito-urinary medicine).
10. We are the largest provider of stroke services in North London.
We hope that you will find all the information in this section that you need to help prepare for an appointment or an inpatient stay when you choose Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
