Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales
📍 Newport
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 2003 · private
About
Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate cancer care to patients in Newport and the surrounding areas. The centre offers a wide range of services, including: Consultations and diagnosis: A team of experienced oncologists provides expert consultations and utilises advanced diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose cancer. Treatment planning: Patients receive personalised treatment plans tailored to their individual needs and preferences. This may include a combination of therapies such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Advanced radiotherapy: The centre is equipped with the latest radiotherapy technology, including the Varian TrueBeam STx, which delivers highly precise and targeted radiation therapy. Supportive care: A dedicated team of nurses, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals provides emotional and practical support to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales is committed to providing patients with access to the latest advancements in cancer care. The centre's multidisciplinary team of specialists works collaboratively to ensure that each patient receives the best possible treatment and support.
- Legal name
- Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 69 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 28 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 — Newport
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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