Hospital Services
- The Orthopaedics (Withers Wards) emphasis makes the hospital one of the leading orthopaedic and musculoskeletal centres of excellence in all of Europe. It consists of 6 orthopaedic wards; 4 adult, 1 children and 1 ward specialising in spinal injuries. The wards are names for Mr. J Withers, orthopaedic surgeon and one of the founders of the Northern Ireland Council for Orthopaedic Development.
- The Rheumatology Unit treats people with bone and joint disease. It is the leading centre for the treatment of rheumatic disease in Northern Ireland. The Eastern Health and Social Services Board (EHSSB) are currently making plans to relocate Adult Rheumatology services to the City Hospital and the Paediatric services to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
- Direct Access AHP Services
- High quality Diagnostic Imaging Services including a new (second) full-body MRI scanner which aims to scan an additional 5,500 patients each year.
- The Duke of Connaught Unit is a Medical Unit primarily serving military personnel based in Northern Ireland.
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