Private Health University Hospitals Dorset Limited
📍 Littledown & Iford
Community hospital · founded 1884 · non-profit foundation
About
Private Health University Hospitals Dorset Limited offers patients access to high-quality, consultant-led healthcare. Located in Littledown & Iford, the facility provides a calm and reassuring environment for a range of treatments and procedures. Patients benefit from short waiting times and personalised care plans tailored to their individual needs. The hospital utilises the latest medical technology and techniques, ensuring patients receive the most advanced and effective care available. A dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing a seamless and positive experience for every patient.
- Legal name
- Private Health University Hospitals Dorset Limited
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 36 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% |
Photos
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 — Littledown & Iford
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
| Service | From |
|---|
Other hospitals in GB
Similar accredited hospitals you may want to compare.