Skip to main content

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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,612
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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%

Photos

South Bristol Community Hospital
exterior
South Bristol Community Hospital
main entrance
South Bristol Community Hospital
er
South Bristol Community Hospital
or
South Bristol Community Hospital
patient room
South Bristol Community Hospital
icu

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

ServiceFrom