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Blackpool Victoria Hospital

📍 Blackpool

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1971 · private

About

Blackpool Victoria Hospital serves as a cornerstone of healthcare for the residents of Blackpool and the wider Fylde Coast. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of medical services, catering to the diverse needs of its community. From routine check-ups to complex surgical procedures, patients can access a high standard of care within a modern and well-equipped facility. The hospital prides itself on its patient-centred approach, ensuring individuals feel supported and informed throughout their healthcare journey. A dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including consultants, nurses, and support staff, work collaboratively to provide compassionate and effective treatment. Blackpool Victoria Hospital remains committed to investing in the latest technologies and advancements in medicine to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Legal name
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
4,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,954
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 66 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 36 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 — Blackpool

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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