Royal National Hospital Rheumatic Disease
📍 Bath
University teaching hospital · founded 1978 · public
About
The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath, United Kingdom, is a specialist centre dedicated to providing high-quality care for patients with arthritis and related conditions. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and ongoing support. Patients benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team, including rheumatologists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals. This collaborative approach ensures that each patient receives individualised care tailored to their specific needs. The hospital is also at the forefront of research and education, contributing to the development of new treatments and improved outcomes for people with rheumatic diseases.
- Legal name
- Royal National Hospital Rheumatic Disease
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 69 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 29 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 — Bath
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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