Oxford’s Hospital Trust may have fallen by 2 positions in the national hospital chart last year, but it now attracts a record number of patients from across the country. The new trend is a point of pride, but also a concern for some local residents, who fear waiting times will become even longer. The NHS foundation trust in Oxford is formed of 4 hospitals with remarkable history and various specialised departments. 

John Radcliffe Hospital

The John Radcliffe Hospital is perhaps the most famous in Oxfordshire. It is also one of the largest teaching hospitals, home to the Oxford University Medical School. The hospital is named after the 18th century physician John Radcliffe, who spent a large portion of his professional practice in London, providing private medical services to the rich. He built a sustainable fortune, which he then took back to Oxford and used for the establishment of the Radcliffe Infirmary. 

Nowadays, JR hospital specialises in ophthalmology, paediatric care and it is the major trauma response centre for the Thames Valley. 

Churchill Hospital

The Churchill Hospital is also one of the main research hubs in Oxfordshire and shares its facilities with Oxford University Medical School and Oxford Brookes University’s School of Healthcare Studies. It is, of course, named after one of the most iconic political figures in British history, Winston Churchill who was born in Blenheim Palace. 

The hospital is renowned for its excellence in provision of cancer services, renal services, transplants, haemophilia, dermatology and palliative care. One of the main drivers for new patients from various places nationally and internationally is the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM). This is a semi-NHS funded centre, which provides cutting-edge research on diabetes and metabolic diseases. 

Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital

Nuffield hospital cares for world-class athletes. The specialist services include orthopaedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. This is one of the best places in the country for bone or joint transplants and surgeries. Complicated cases from elsewhere often get referred to Nuffield hospital, which makes it now one of the most sought after medical facilities for both private and funded care. 

Horton General Hospital 

The fourth hospital part of the Oxford Hospital Trust is Horton General. It serves the population north of Oxfordshire and the nearby areas. It has over 20 departments with some outpatient clinics regularly visited and run by the world’s best consultants. 

The plastic surgery department is one of the most popular in the hospital among patients who do not live locally. 

Accommodation During Travel for Medical Reasons

A lot of families travel to Oxfordshire for medical appointments, screening or treatment. The hospitals, however, cannot provide accommodation for family members of the patients. That means they need to make their own arrangements. 

The most popular option during travel for medical reasons is renting short let accommodation close to the hospitals. Every family, who goes the extra mile to improve or secure the health of their loved one needs privacy and a comfortable place to rest and relax. Holiday lets in Oxfordshire tick all the boxes as they are fully serviced facilities, well connected to transport and local amenities. 

Our short let accommodation in Wheatley is 10-15 minutes away from John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Travelling to Horton General hospital would take around 40 minutes by car.