Royal Glamorgan Hospital
📍 Pontyclun
Private hospital · founded 1961 · university
About
Royal Glamorgan Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Pontyclun and surrounding areas. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, committed to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care. Royal Glamorgan Hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including: Accident and Emergency: Providing immediate care for urgent medical needs. General Medicine: Diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions. General Surgery: Performing a wide range of surgical procedures. Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Providing care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Paediatrics: Caring for the health needs of children and adolescents. Mental Health: Offering support and treatment for mental health conditions. Diagnostic Imaging: Providing advanced imaging services such as X-ray, CT scans, and MRI scans. Outpatient Services: Offering a variety of clinics and services for patients who do not require an overnight stay. The hospital is committed to providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and their families. It features modern facilities, including single en-suite rooms, a dedicated children's ward, and a spacious waiting area. Royal Glamorgan Hospital is easily accessible by car and public transport. It is located just off the M4 motorway and has ample parking available. The hospital also has a bus stop directly outside the main entrance.
- Legal name
- Royal Glamorgan Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 59 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — Pontyclun
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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