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Peterborough City Hospital

📍 Peterborough

University teaching hospital · founded 1978 · public

About

Peterborough City Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom, offering a comprehensive range of services to the Peterborough community and beyond. With a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, the hospital is committed to delivering exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of its patients. The hospital boasts a wide array of specialties, ensuring patients have access to the expertise they need, regardless of their medical needs. From cardiology and oncology to pediatrics and emergency medicine, Peterborough City Hospital provides a seamless and integrated healthcare experience. Peterborough City Hospital understands the importance of accessibility and convenience. The hospital operates with extended hours, ensuring patients can receive the care they need when they need it most.

Legal name
Peterborough City 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 46,472
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 29 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 — Peterborough

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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