Royal Sussex County Hospital
📍 Brighton
University teaching hospital · founded 1930 · public
About
Albion Ward is a dedicated inpatient ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, United Kingdom. The ward provides care for patients with a variety of medical conditions, including: Respiratory illnesses: This includes conditions such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma. Cardiovascular diseases: This includes conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias. Gastrointestinal diseases: This includes conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and peptic ulcers. Neurological conditions: This includes conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Endocrine disorders: This includes conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and adrenal insufficiency. The ward is staffed by a team of experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. The team works together to provide patients with the best possible care and support. Albion Ward is committed to providing a high standard of care in a comfortable and supportive environment. The ward has a number of amenities available to patients, including a communal lounge, a dining room, and a garden. The ward also has a dedicated team of volunteers who provide additional support to patients.
- Legal name
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 45 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 33 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 — Brighton
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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