Notices

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) advises the public that its Accident and Emergency Department (AED) continues to experience a significant surge in patient presentations, with more than 55 patients currently awaiting medical assessment. The department is managing its usual volume…

Bridgetown, Barbados – October 29, 2026: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reaffirming its commitment to the safety, security and well-being of its healthcare professionals following an unfortunate incident on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2026, involving a member of its nursing…

Following discussions with nursing staff and their representatives yesterday evening, nurses in the Accident and Emergency Department returned to their duties. I would like to reassure the public that emergency services are continuing. Today, I was invited to meet again…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) apologises to patients and families for delays to surgical procedures and the disruption caused by the temporary relocation of Oncology Outpatients. Management has made addressing these challenges a priority, with clinical and support teams working…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) advises patients and the public that maintenance work at the Clara Brathwaite Centre for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine is ongoing Oncology services will therefore continue to operate from their temporary location until further notice. The…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) advises the public that its Accident & Emergency Department (AED) continues to experience a sustained surge in patient demand for another week. This includes a notable increase in trauma-related emergencies. These cases often require immediate…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) advises patients and the public that its Outpatient Clinics at George Street, Belleville, are temporarily closed due to a water outage affecting the area. Affected Clinics The temporary closure affects the following clinics: ENT Neurology…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) advises the public that its Accident & Emergency Department (AED) continues to experience significant patient demand, including a notable increase in trauma-related emergencies resulting from motor vehicle accidents and altercations. These cases often require immediate…