South Bristol Community Hospital
📍 Bristol
University teaching hospital · founded 1890 · public
About
South Bristol Community Hospital serves the residents of South Bristol and the surrounding areas, providing a comprehensive range of medical services in a modern and welcoming environment. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring individuals receive the best possible treatment and support. The dedicated team at South Bristol Community Hospital comprises experienced consultants, nurses, and healthcare professionals who work together to provide seamless care. The hospital utilises the latest medical technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes for every patient. Whether one requires a routine check-up, specialist consultation, or ongoing treatment, South Bristol Community Hospital offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all healthcare needs.
- Legal name
- South Bristol Community Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 37 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% |
Photos
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 — Bristol
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
| Service | From |
|---|