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 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.
