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The Cobham Clinic - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

📍 Luton

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1863 · private

About

The Cobham Clinic, situated within Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the local community. The clinic prides itself on providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a modern and welcoming environment. Patients can expect a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including consultants, nurses, and support staff, committed to delivering individualised treatment plans. The clinic utilises the latest medical technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient. Whether attending for a routine appointment, diagnostic procedure, or specialist consultation, patients can be assured of receiving compassionate and professional care at The Cobham Clinic.

Legal name
The Cobham Clinic - Luton and Dunstable University 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 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,277
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: 64 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 31 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

The Cobham Clinic - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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The Cobham Clinic - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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The Cobham Clinic - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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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 — Luton

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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