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.
Travelling to the St Andrew's Centre
Please be aware that parking can be very busy at certain times during the day, so do allow plenty of time to park before your appointment, or consider using public transport or the convenient Park and Ride service.
Park and ride service
Patients and visitors can catch a shuttle bus to and from Broomfield Hospital using the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride. This runs every half-hour from 6:30am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday.
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By bus
Buses stop right outside the main hospital atrium entrance with lots of bus routes to hospital from across the local area and further afield. Visit First Bus website to find routes.