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Bridport Community Hospital

📍 North Allington

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1875 · private

About

Bridport Community Hospital serves the residents of North Allington and its surrounding areas, providing a range of medical services in a comfortable and familiar environment. The hospital prides itself on delivering patient-centred care, ensuring individuals feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their healthcare journey. The dedicated team at Bridport Community Hospital comprises experienced healthcare professionals committed to providing high-quality care. The hospital continually strives to improve its services and invest in the latest technologies to ensure patients receive the best possible treatment and support. Whether one requires a routine check-up, specialist consultation, or minor procedure, Bridport Community Hospital aims to offer a seamless and positive healthcare experience. The hospital encourages patients to discuss any concerns or queries they may have with their healthcare provider, fostering a strong and trusting patient-provider relationship.

Legal name
Bridport Community Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

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 46,317
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 33 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 — North Allington

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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