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The Ipswich Hospital

📍 Ipswich

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1879 · private

About

The Ipswich Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the East of England, serving the community of Ipswich and surrounding areas. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, from emergency care to specialist treatments. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Their team of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives the best possible care. The hospital also invests heavily in the latest medical technology and facilities, ensuring that patients have access to the most advanced treatments available. The Ipswich Hospital is a trusted name in healthcare, and they are proud to serve the community. They are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Legal name
The Ipswich Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,395
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 57 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — Ipswich

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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