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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,902
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): 38 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 — Brighton

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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