Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
📍 Birmingham
Community hospital · founded 1880 · non-profit foundation
About
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the West Midlands, offering a comprehensive range of services for patients with heart and circulatory conditions. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality care. From diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital offers a seamless and patient-centered approach. The hospital utilises advanced diagnostic tools and minimally invasive techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Their cardiac catheterization laboratory allows for complex procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement, while their dedicated cardiac surgery unit provides a full range of surgical interventions, including coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair or replacement. Beyond interventional procedures, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital recognizes the importance of a holistic approach to cardiovascular care. Their dedicated cardiac rehabilitation program helps patients regain their strength and improve their overall well-being after a cardiac event. Additionally, the hospital offers a range of educational resources and support groups to empower patients and their families to manage their condition effectively.
- Legal name
- Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 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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