Birmingham Children's Hospital
📍 Birmingham
University teaching hospital · founded 1990 · public
About
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a leading provider of pediatric care in the West Midlands, offering a comprehensive range of services for children and young people from birth to 18 years old. The hospital is committed to providing the highest quality of care in a safe and welcoming environment. Their team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each child. They offer a wide range of services, including: Emergency and critical care: The hospital has a dedicated emergency department and intensive care unit, staffed by experienced professionals who are equipped to handle any medical emergency. Inpatient and outpatient care: The hospital provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery, diagnostics, and rehabilitation. Specialist services: The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and genetics. Community services: The hospital also provides a range of community services, such as child health clinics and school health services. Birmingham Children's Hospital is committed to providing family-centered care. They understand that being in hospital can be a stressful time for both children and their families, and they are dedicated to making the experience as comfortable and supportive as possible.
- Legal name
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 48 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 36 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Birmingham
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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