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The Royal Oldham Hospital

📍 Oldham

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1919 · private

About

The Royal Oldham Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Oldham, Greater Manchester, offering a comprehensive range of services to the local community. With a dedicated team of experienced healthcare professionals, the hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital boasts a wide range of specialties, ensuring patients have access to the expertise they need, regardless of their health concern. From emergency care to planned surgery, diagnostics to rehabilitation, The Royal Oldham Hospital provides a seamless and integrated healthcare experience. The hospital prioritises patient comfort and convenience, offering a welcoming and accessible environment. Its modern facilities and advanced technology ensure patients receive the best possible care in a safe and supportive setting. The Royal Oldham Hospital is dedicated to serving the community and improving the health and well-being of its residents.

Legal name
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

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 46,322
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 55 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Oldham

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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