Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - The Ludlow Unit
📍 Oswestry
University teaching hospital · founded 1954 · public
About
The Ludlow Unit is a dedicated orthopaedic unit within the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry, Shropshire. It provides a range of specialist services for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including: Trauma and fracture care: The unit treats a wide variety of fractures and other trauma injuries, from minor breaks to complex fractures requiring surgery. Elective orthopaedic surgery: The unit offers a range of elective procedures, including joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, and spinal surgery. Rehabilitation: The unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to help patients regain their mobility and function after surgery or injury. Pain management: The unit offers a range of pain management services, including medication, injections, and physiotherapy. The Ludlow Unit is staffed by a team of experienced and qualified orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, and therapists. The unit is committed to providing high-quality care in a safe and comfortable environment.
- Legal name
- Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - The Ludlow Unit
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 68 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 34 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 — Oswestry
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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