Our members

Ten leading NHS teaching and research trusts.

The Shelford Group brings together ten of the largest teaching and research NHS hospital trusts in England, working together to share learning, develop policy and support improvement across the health system.

A national network

Ten trusts, right across England

From the north east to the south coast, our members are among the largest and most complex providers in the NHS, delivering everything from local community care to highly specialised national services.

Map of England showing the locations of the ten Shelford Group member trusts

Our member trusts

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Cambridge University Hospitals

One of the largest and most renowned NHS trusts in the country, and a leading centre for teaching and research.

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Guy’s and St Thomas’

First-class general and specialist services from two major hospital sites across central and south London.

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Imperial College Healthcare

Acute and specialist care in north west London for around 1.5 million people every year.

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King’s College Hospital

One of London’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals, and a major trauma centre for the south east.

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Manchester University

Employing over 20,000 staff, providing hospital care and a wide range of nationally commissioned services.

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Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals

The anchor NHS organisation in the north east of England, rated Outstanding by the CQC.

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Oxford University Hospitals

A local trust for Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties, and a specialist centre of excellence.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

One of the UK’s largest and busiest trusts, caring for over two million patients each year.

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University College London Hospitals

Acute and specialist services from the heart of London, with a strong academic and research focus.

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University Hospitals Birmingham

Runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and other sites, providing highly specialised care.

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See what the members deliver together

Explore the Group’s flagship programmes, publications and policy work.

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