Frenchay Hospital
📍 Bristol
University teaching hospital · founded 1862 · public
About
Frenchay Hospital in Bristol is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The hospital boasts a team of experienced consultants, nurses, and support staff who work collaboratively to ensure patients receive the best possible treatment and support.Committed to innovation and excellence, Frenchay Hospital utilises advanced technology and evidence-based practices to provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. The hospital strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients and their families, fostering a sense of trust and confidence in their care.
- Legal name
- Frenchay Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 57 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 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 — Bristol
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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