St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns
The St Andrew's Centre, based at Broomfield Hospital, is a leading specialist facility for burn care and plastic surgery. Offering comprehensive and cutting-edge services, the centre plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced care to patients across the Eastern region, aiming at excellence in both treatment and outcomes.
With a proud legacy of over 50 years, the St Andrew's Centre serves as a key regional hub for plastic surgery, catering to a population of 3.2 million. Its burns service covers an even wider area, providing expert care for approximately 9.8 million people.
The centre’s extensive range of services includes a dedicated Intensive Care Unit for adults and children with severe burns and major skin loss, specialised burn wards for both adults and children, and a dedicated outpatient facility.
In addition, there are specialist plastic surgery wards for patients recovering from trauma, as well as those undergoing treatment for cancers such as skin and head-and-neck malignancies. We also have a hand trauma unit and specialist hand therapy services. Each service is meticulously designed to offer expert care tailored to the specific needs of every patient.
Originally located at St Andrew's Hospital in Billericay, which began as a Victorian workhouse, the unit evolved into a regional centre for plastic surgery and burn care. In 1998, it relocated to Broomfield Hospital, where it continues to build on its rich history of clinical excellence.
Today, the St Andrew's Centre is recognised for its approaches to burn care and plastic surgery, maintaining its reputation for high-quality care and leadership in medical advancements.