Burnley General Teaching Hospital
Casterton Avenue, Burnley, Burnley BB10 2PQ
Overview
Burnley General Teaching Hospital is an acute hospital located in Burnley, serving the local population and surrounding areas in Lancashire. The hospital provides secondary care services including emergency medicine, acute medical and surgical care, maternity, and paediatrics. Burnley General operates a 24/7 accident and emergency department and serves approximately 130,000 residents across Burnley and the surrounding region.
The hospital offers specialist services in general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, and diagnostic imaging, with dedicated outpatient clinics supporting routine clinical care. Burnley General is part of East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and maintains teaching relationships with local universities. The hospital provides essential emergency and urgent care alongside routine surgical procedures and medical treatment. The facility continues to invest in clinical services and equipment to support patient care and has strong links with primary and community care services across East Lancashire.
Department & Service Contacts
Main Switchboard: 01282 425071
CQC Inspection Rating
Rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.