Blandford Community Hospital
📍 Blandford Forum
University teaching hospital · founded 1870 · public
About
Blandford Community Hospital serves the local community with a range of medical services. The hospital prides itself on providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to ensuring each patient receives individualised treatment and support. The hospital offers a variety of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. These services aim to provide comprehensive care, promoting well-being and facilitating a swift return to health. Blandford Community Hospital strives to be a cornerstone of the community, offering accessible and compassionate healthcare for all.
- Legal name
- Blandford Community Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 68 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Blandford Forum
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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