Lymington New Forest Hospital
📍 Lymington
University teaching hospital · founded 1894 · public
About
Lymington New Forest Hospital is a modern, community hospital nestled in the picturesque town of Lymington, Hampshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, the hospital offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of the local community. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff. They are committed to delivering compassionate and personalised care, ensuring that each patient feels valued and respected throughout their journey. Lymington New Forest Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including: Acute medical care: For patients requiring immediate medical attention, the hospital offers a dedicated acute medical unit with 24/7 emergency services. Outpatient services: The hospital provides a variety of outpatient services, including clinics, diagnostic tests, and therapies. Day surgery: For procedures that do not require an overnight stay, the hospital offers a modern day surgery unit. Maternity services: Expectant mothers can access a range of services, including antenatal care, birthing suites, and postnatal care. Palliative care: The hospital provides compassionate and supportive care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Lymington New Forest Hospital is committed to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients and their families. The hospital features bright and airy spaces, comfortable waiting areas, and a dedicated patient information center.
- Legal name
- Lymington New Forest Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 55 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Lymington
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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