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
Annual volume
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
| 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 — Preston
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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