Barbados has a comparatively high standard of health care, which is easily accessible to all. The main Government operated health care facilities are the 600- bed Queen Elizabeth Hospital, a general hospital which offers specialised care in such areas as gynecology, pediatrics, obstetrics, plastic surgery, radiology, radiography, psychotherapy; and the 627- bed Psychiatric Hospital responsible for mental health. 

There are also eight (8) government Polyclinics providing free medical attention for minor ailments, and dental treatment in some cases; five Geriatric Hospitals for care and treatment of the elderly; a network of Child Care facilities operated by the Child Care Board; and a National Nutrition Centre. 

All emergencies are referred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Ambulance Service Tel: 511. 

Besides the government institutions, there are several privately operated Clinics, Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Private Nursing care is available through the Private Nursing Network Inc. 

The health care system is supported by well qualified doctors and nurses trained at leading institutions around the world. Doctors and their specialisations are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Barbados Telephone Directory. 


Hospitals

Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Govt.)
Martindales Road
St. Michael
Tel: (246) 436-6450
Fax: (246) 429-5374

Bayview Hospital (Private)
St. Paul’s Avenue
Bayville
St. Michael
Tel: (246) 436-5446
Fax: (246) 429-3081


Emergency Medical Service

F M H Emergency
4A 3rd Ave
Belleville
St. Michael
Tel: (246) 228-6120\21

A Decompression Chamber- this facility is available for the treatment of diving injuries and of burn victims.

The Decompression Chamber
Barbados Defence Force
Garrison
St. Michael
Tel: (246)436-6185