The Critical Care Unit is a specialist hospital department that cares for people who are seriously ill or recovering from major surgery.
Our units at York Hospital and Scarborough Hospital provide level two (high dependency) and level three (intensive care) treatment, ensuring each patient receives the right level of care at the right time.
Our experienced team of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals provides round-the-clock specialist care, close monitoring and advanced treatments to support patients during critical illness.
We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care with compassion, working closely with patients and their families every step of the way.
York Hospital Critical Care Unit
Where to find us
The Critical Care Unit at York Hospital is on the ground floor at Junction 8 of the main corridor. Please follow hospital signage for Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU/ITU), or High Dependency Unit (HDU).
When you arrive
Please speak to the ward clerk at the reception desk when you arrive. If the desk is unattended, press the intercom and the team will respond as soon as possible.
The Critical Care Unit at Scarborough Hospital is on the third floor. From the main entrance, take the lift to the third floor, turn right out of the lift and follow the corridor. Please follow hospital signage for Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU/ITU), or High Dependency Unit (HDU).
When you arrive
Please speak to the ward clerk at the reception desk when you arrive. If the desk is unattended, press the intercom and the team will respond as soon as possible.
You can find general information on coming into hospital, including information about visiting and Martha's Rule, on the coming into hospital page.
Patient and family feedback
Your experience of your care matters to us, and we are constantly working to make the Critical Care Unit experience as supportive and stress-free as possible.
We value your feedback as part of this process, as it helps shape improvement. Please complete our Critical Care Unit patient and relative experience survey and share your thoughts.
ICNARC
Our Critical Care Unit participates in the ICNARC Case Mix Programme (CMP), a national audit that compares the quality of care provided by adult critical care units across the UK.
Our data clerks collect anonymised information about the care we provide and patient outcomes. This data is used to produce the ICNARC CMP Public Report, allowing us to compare our results with similar units across the country and identify opportunities to improve the care we provide.
Your support can make a real difference to patients and their families.
Donations have helped us provide rehabilitation equipment, improve patient areas, and fund items that make a hospital stay more comfortable and personal.
There are several ways you can support our units, patients, and staff.
These handmade hearts are given to families during bereavement and other difficult times, providing comfort and a lasting keepsake. One heart remains with the patient and the other goes home with their family as a keepsake that makes that distance feel just a little bit smaller.
They are kindly made and donated by members of the local community. If you would like to get involved, please look out for appeals on the Trust's social media channels or ask a member of the team.
Thank you for helping us provide the very best care for our patients and their loved ones.
Has a member of staff or team at one of our hospitals or community services made a real difference to you or a loved one?
Our Patient Choice Award 2026 recognises colleagues whose kindness, compassion and dedication have had a lasting impact. If someone went above and beyond during your care, we'd love to hear your story.
Nominate them today and help us celebrate the people who make a difference every day.
