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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Oldham
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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