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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,910
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: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — Southampton

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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