Royal South Hants Hospital
📍 Southampton
Community hospital · founded 1856 · non-profit foundation
About
Royal South Hants Hospital stands as a trusted healthcare provider for the community of Southampton and its surrounding areas. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of medical services, ensuring patients have access to high-quality care close to home. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and a commitment to patient well-being, the hospital strives to create a supportive and compassionate environment for all. The hospital prides itself on its modern facilities and advanced medical technology, enabling the delivery of effective and efficient care. Patients can expect a personalised approach, with treatment plans tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Royal South Hants Hospital is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of medical advancements, constantly seeking new ways to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
- Legal name
- Royal South Hants Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 67 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 — Southampton
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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