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Birmingham City Hospital

📍 Birmingham

Community hospital · founded 1900 · non-profit foundation

About

Birmingham City Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom. With a dedicated team of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services to meet the diverse needs of its patients. The hospital prioritises patient-centered care, ensuring each individual receives personalised attention and treatment plans tailored to their specific requirements. Their commitment to excellence extends beyond medical expertise, encompassing a warm and welcoming environment that fosters comfort and trust. Whether you require routine check-ups, specialised treatment, or emergency care, Birmingham City Hospital stands ready to provide the highest quality healthcare services. Their team of dedicated professionals is committed to delivering compassionate and effective care, ensuring your well-being remains their top priority.

Legal name
Birmingham City Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,677
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 66 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Birmingham

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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