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Greater Lancashire Hospital

📍 Preston

Private hospital · founded 1869 · university

About

Greater Lancashire Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Preston, committed to delivering exceptional care to the community. With a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services across various specialties. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technology, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care. Their dedicated staff is passionate about providing compassionate and personalised attention, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for every patient. Whether you require routine check-ups, specialised treatment, or emergency care, Greater Lancashire Hospital is here to meet your needs. Their commitment to excellence and patient-centered approach make them the preferred choice for healthcare in the region.

Legal name
Greater Lancashire 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 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,460
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 58 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 — Preston

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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