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Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital

📍 Grimsby

Community hospital · founded 1972 · non-profit foundation

About

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital (DPWH) is a leading healthcare provider in Grimsby, offering a comprehensive range of services to the local community. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe and welcoming environment. DPWH boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care. The hospital utilises advanced technology and modern facilities to ensure patients receive the best possible treatment and support. Whether you require emergency care, planned surgery, or ongoing management of a chronic condition, DPWH is here to meet your needs. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including: Cardiology General Surgery Emergency Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatrics Mental Health Oncology Radiology Physiotherapy DPWH understands that navigating the healthcare system can be challenging. The hospital provides a dedicated patient support team to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Legal name
Diana Princess Of Wales 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 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,357
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 30 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 — Grimsby

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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