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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

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 46,858
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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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Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - The Ludlow Unit
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Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - The Ludlow Unit
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Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - The Ludlow Unit
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Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - The Ludlow Unit
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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 — Oswestry

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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