NHS Foundation Trust · Manchester and Trafford

Trafford General Hospital

The birthplace of the NHS in 1948, now delivering planned surgery, urgent care and community services for Trafford.

About Trafford

Trafford General Hospital, the birthplace of the NHS, provides planned and emergency surgery, urgent care and outpatient services for people in Trafford. Work is under way to make the hospital the first retro-fitted Carbon Net Zero in-patient hospital in the UK.

Getting here

Car parking, public transport and accessibility information is available from the Trust. If you are not sure where to go, please ask at the main reception when you arrive; staff can direct you to the department on your appointment letter.

Appointments and changes

For enquiries about hospital appointments please contact the department directly. The number will be on your appointment letter or card. You can also use MyMFT to check appointment details, letters and results online.

Support during your visit

Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help with questions, concerns and compliments about the care you or your family receive. Chaplaincy and spiritual care is available at all of our sites.