Catering to a population across the East of England and East London, our dedicated burns multidisciplinary team offer support to adults and children with the highest level of injury and complexity.
We not only offer the most optimal care but also want to support raising awareness and community prevention in our work.
We care for children with the most complex burn injuries from across London and the south east of England.
To read more about children's burns, visit the Children's burns page.
We have separate pathways for adults compared to children and also different wards.
To read more about adult burns, visit the Adult burns page.
Transitioning from children's services to adult services will take place during the ages of 16 to 18 depending on the service needed.
To find out more about the move between services, visit the Transitioning from children to adult burns services page.
We have some excellent tips and tricks to help keep you safe against burns and scalds!
To find out more, visit the Burns prevention and tips page.
Anyone with a burn injury should initially present to their local healthcare facility, such as the emergency department, urgent treatment centre or health centre.
Burns services only accept referrals from healthcare professionals.
If you're a healthcare professional and need to refer a patient to us, you can do this online at https://www.lsebn.nhs.uk/making-a-burns-referral. Referrals can be made 24 hours a day.
You will need to create an account. After uploading the required information please contact the unit directly to discuss your patient's referral.
At the St Andrew's Centre, our dedicated burns multidisciplinary team (MDT) provides comprehensive care to support every aspect of a patient’s recovery.
The team consists of specialists from various fields, each contributing their expertise to deliver the highest standards of care.
Our burns consultants are specialist doctors who lead the surgical treatment of burn injuries. They collaborate with a team of doctors to ensure optimal care for every patient.
These doctors are responsible for your comfort and safety during surgical procedures. They manage anaesthesia to help you sleep during surgery and are experts in post-operative pain management.
Our nursing team is highly skilled in caring for patients with burns or conditions involving skin loss. They manage wound dressings and oversee your general health and wellbeing during your hospital stay.
Our therapists support your rehabilitation by ensuring your joints remain functional, allowing you to perform essential daily activities. They also help manage scarring and maintain mobility after injury.
Burns can significantly affect nutritional needs. Our dietitians assess each patient’s requirements and provide tailored dietary plans to support recovery and healing.
Burn injuries can be emotionally challenging. Our team of psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, and a mental health nurse offer psychological support to help patients cope with the mental and emotional impact of their injury.
Our pharmacist works closely with the medical team to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate medication regimen during their stay, optimising pain management and recovery.
You may also interact with a variety of support staff, including ward hosts who manage meal services, domestic staff, and housekeepers, all of whom contribute to the smooth running of the ward and your overall comfort.
We also have links to a variety of charities who support people and their caregivers following a burn injury including:
More information regarding burns, including personal experiences, visit https://healthtalk.org/introduction/burn-injuries.