The Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals have once again solidified their position as leading healthcare sites after being recognised in the UKs top 100 hospitals by Newsweek.
Building on last year’s success, the Glasgow Royal Infirmary has risen to 18th position, eight places higher than the previous rankings at 26th, with the QEUH sitting just outside the top 40 in 43rd.
Newsweek’s top 100 hospitals recognises the best hospitals on a global scale across 28 different countries and focuses on several factors including patient outcomes, quality of care and access to health services. Now in its sixth year, Newsweek’s 2024 research analysed more than 2,300 hospitals which includes speciality hospitals and also compares contenders across research, innovation and consistency.
The rankings serve as a testament to the ongoing commitment of staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to ensure the highest standard of patient centred care.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Director, Neil McCallum, shared his appreciation and delight at the latest rankings. He said: “I am delighted to see that the Glasgow Royal infirmary continues to be recognised as one of the top 100 hospitals in the UK, and even more so that we now sit within the top 20.
“This recognition amplifies the work and dedication of our staff across the site to ensure our patients are receiving the best possible treatment while in our care.
“We continue to work extremely hard, and I would like to thank each and every staff member for their commitment in making the Glasgow Royal Infirmary a great place to work.”
Despite challenges across the whole of NHSGGC, the rankings highlight the continued excellence in delivering healthcare for the people of Glasgow and Clyde.
Arwel Williams, Director of NHSGGC’s South Sector which includes the QEUH, said: “Being recognised as one of the best hospitals in the UK is an exceptional achievement. Our staff continue to go over and above for our patients and I can’t thank them enough for everything they do.
“We continually strive to be better, but the latest rankings show the work that is being done across our site is with the highest standards of medical expertise and compassionate care.”
