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Sunderland Royal Hospital

📍 Sunderland

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1975 · private

About

Sunderland Royal Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the North East of England, serving the people of Sunderland and surrounding areas. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including: Emergency care: The hospital's Emergency Department is open 24/7, providing immediate care for life-threatening conditions and emergencies. Acute care: Sunderland Royal Hospital offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Maternity care: The hospital has a dedicated maternity unit, providing care for mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Children's services: The hospital has a dedicated children's ward, providing care for children of all ages with a variety of medical and surgical needs. Outpatient services: The hospital offers a wide range of outpatient services, including clinics, diagnostic tests, and therapies. Sunderland Royal Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital's team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care in a safe and comfortable environment.

Legal name
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,038
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 54 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 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 — Sunderland

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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