Hospitals · Camden
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH
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Contact, travel and your visit
Plan around the exact appointment location. The registered address can differ from the entrance or department you need.
Contact the service
02074059200Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
Opening and appointment times
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Check current timesAccessibility and facilities
Check step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support, interpreters and any help you need before travelling.
Ask about access arrangementsNearby places use the directory’s map reference point, which may be a postcode centre. Distances are approximate straight lines, not walking routes. Check the entrance, route and current arrangements.
Nearby transport stops
- Red Lion SquareBus stop · Stop GAbout 200 m in a straight line
- Red Lion SquareBus stop · Stop AAbout 300 m in a straight line
- Southampton RowBus stop · Stop BAbout 300 m in a straight line
- Russell Square Underground StationMetro stationAbout 300 m in a straight line
- Holborn StationMetro or tram accessAbout 500 m in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Berners Street Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 300 m in a straight line
- Bloomsbury Square Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 400 m in a straight line
- Woburn Place Car ParkMapped car park · National Car ParksAbout 500 m in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
Published parking and facility figures
Historical hospital reporting. These figures do not establish current parking tariffs or available spaces.
2024/25 hospital site
Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
Explore 1 additional measures
2024/25 hospital site
Reported parking spaces, all users
0 spaces0 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
What to expect and prepare
General planning guidance; your service’s instructions take priority. NHS hospital visit guidance · Travel and access checklist.
Questions about visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital
What are the opening and visiting times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 02074059200 before travelling. Individual wards can have different visiting arrangements.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
Contact the service to confirm the booking or referral route for the exact care you need. Published activity and waiting figures do not show current appointment availability.
Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
Check the service’s current parking instructions. Nearby map listings are separate from on-site visitor parking; neither a map entry nor historical parking figures confirm a space, price or Blue Badge concession today.
How can I arrange help with access or communication?
Contact the service before your visit and explain the help you need. Ask about the exact entrance, step-free routes, toilets, hearing support or interpretation; facilities are not inferred from the type of service.
What can I learn about Great Ormond Street Hospital?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 23 July 2025. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Care and access: the published picture
Start with the topics that matter to you. Each card explains one published measure; the date and reporting group show what it covers.
Hospital environment: PLACE assessments
Assessments of the hospital environment, separate from clinical outcomes.
2025 hospital site
Cleanliness assessment
98.8%98.8% was reported for “Cleanliness assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Cleanliness assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Combined Food assessment
86%86% was reported for “Combined Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Combined Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment
96%96% was reported for “Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
Explore 5 additional measures
2025 hospital site
Dementia assessment
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Dementia assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Disability assessment
89.6%89.6% was reported for “Disability assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Disability assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Organisation Food assessment
98.9%98.9% was reported for “Organisation Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Organisation Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment
94.1%94.1% was reported for “Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Ward Food assessment
83.1%83.1% was reported for “Ward Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Ward Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
Hospital estate, parking and facilities
Reported estate and practical facilities information for this hospital site.
2024/25 hospital site
Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported electric vehicle charging points
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported electric vehicle charging points
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported gross internal floor area
89,014 m²89,014 m² was reported for “Reported gross internal floor area”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported gross internal floor area
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
Explore 9 additional measures
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog
32,000 GBP32,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported isolation rooms
46 rooms46 rooms was reported for “Reported isolation rooms”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported isolation rooms
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog
2,454,352 GBP2,454,352 GBP was reported for “Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog
5,134,490 GBP5,134,490 GBP was reported for “Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported parking spaces, all users
0 spaces0 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog
5,529,904 GBP5,529,904 GBP was reported for “Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities
276 rooms276 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities
47 rooms47 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL (RP401); GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Hospitals, Tests and diagnostics, Community and therapy services, Mental health
- Local authority area
- Camden
- Funding information
- NHS organisation — confirm the service’s funding
- Registered provider
- Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Telephone in source record
- 02074059200
- NHS organisation code
- RP401
- CQC identifier
- RP401
Registered specialisms
- Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)
- Sensory impairments
- Caring for adults under 65 yrs
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health conditions
- Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act
- Substance misuse problems
- Eating disorders
- Physical disabilities
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Responsive | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Well-led | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Overall | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Safe | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Effective | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Caring | Outstanding | 23 July 2025 |
Ratings for specific services and population groups (41)
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery Overall | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Surgery Safe | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Surgery Responsive | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Surgery Effective | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Surgery Caring | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Surgery Well-led | Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Critical care Safe | Requires improvement | 22 January 2020 |
| Critical care Caring | Outstanding | 22 January 2020 |
| End of life care Effective | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| End of life care Caring | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| End of life care Responsive | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| End of life care Well-led | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| End of life care Overall | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| Medical care Effective | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| Medical care Caring | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| Medical care Overall | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| Neonatal services Caring | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| Outpatients Caring | Outstanding | 6 April 2018 |
| Transition services Caring | Outstanding | 8 January 2016 |
| Transition services Well-led | Requires improvement | 8 January 2016 |
| Critical care Effective | Good | 22 January 2020 |
| Critical care Responsive | Good | 22 January 2020 |
| Critical care Well-led | Good | 22 January 2020 |
| Critical care Overall | Good | 22 January 2020 |
| End of life care Safe | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Medical care Safe | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Medical care Responsive | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Medical care Well-led | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Neonatal services Safe | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Neonatal services Effective | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Neonatal services Responsive | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Neonatal services Well-led | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Neonatal services Overall | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Outpatients Safe | Good | 6 April 2018 |
| Outpatients Responsive | Good | 6 April 2018 |
| Outpatients Well-led | Good | 6 April 2018 |
| Outpatients Overall | Good | 6 April 2018 |
| Transition services Safe | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Transition services Effective | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Transition services Responsive | Good | 8 January 2016 |
| Transition services Overall | Good | 8 January 2016 |
Regulated activities
- Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Diagnostic and screening procedures
- Surgical procedures
- Transport services, triage and medical advice provided remotely
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
Connected organisations and services
- Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Foundation TrustRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
- PLACE: hospital environment assessments2025 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Joined using the official reporting organisation code. Measures keep their source reporting level.
- Estates Returns Information Collection2024/25 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Joined using the official reporting organisation code. Measures keep their source reporting level.
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