Royal Alexandra Hospital For Sick Children
📍 Brighton
Community hospital · founded 1852 · non-profit foundation
About
The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children (RAHSC) is a leading pediatric hospital in Brighton, United Kingdom, dedicated to providing exceptional care for children and young people from birth to 18 years old. With a team of highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals, the RAHSC offers a comprehensive range of services, including: Acute and emergency care: The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care for children with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. Specialist care: The RAHSC has dedicated teams of specialists in various areas, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and neonatology. Outpatient services: The hospital offers a wide range of outpatient services, including clinics, diagnostic testing, and rehabilitation programs. Community services: The RAHSC works closely with the community to provide support and resources for children and families. The RAHSC is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and their families. The hospital has a dedicated team of child life specialists who provide emotional support and play therapy to help children cope with their illness or injury. The RAHSC also offers a range of amenities, including a playroom, a library, and a family resource center.
- Legal name
- Royal Alexandra Hospital For Sick Children
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
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): 38 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 — Brighton
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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