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Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

📍 Chorley

Community hospital · founded 2000 · non-profit foundation

About

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital serves the communities of Chorley, South Ribble and the surrounding areas. The hospital provides a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the local population. Patients can expect compassionate and high-quality care from a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The hospital offers a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for patients requiring urgent medical attention. The centre is staffed by experienced doctors and nurses who can assess and treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. Chorley and South Ribble Hospital also provides a range of outpatient services, including clinics, diagnostic imaging, and therapy services. Patients benefit from access to modern facilities and equipment, ensuring they receive the best possible care. The hospital is committed to providing a clean and comfortable environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

Legal name
Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

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 45,238
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 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 — Chorley

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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