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Queen Victoria Hospital

📍 East Grinstead

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1895 · private

About

Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, is a leading independent hospital renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to clinical excellence. Established in 1867, QVH has a rich history of providing high-quality healthcare services to the local community and beyond. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including consultants, nurses, and therapists, who are dedicated to delivering personalised and compassionate care. QVH offers a wide range of specialties, ensuring patients have access to the expertise they need, from diagnostics and treatment to rehabilitation and aftercare. Whether you require a routine check-up, specialised surgery, or ongoing management of a chronic condition, QVH provides a comprehensive and supportive environment. The hospital's modern facilities and advanced technology enable its team to deliver the latest treatments and procedures, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. At QVH, your well-being is their top priority. They understand that navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, and their dedicated staff is committed to making your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. From the moment you arrive, you will be treated with respect, dignity, and understanding.

Legal name
Queen Victoria Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,335
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 60 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 37 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 — East Grinstead

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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