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
Annual volume
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
| 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 — Blackpool
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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