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University Hospital Crosshouse

📍 Crosshouse

Community hospital · founded 2004 · non-profit foundation

About

University Hospital Crosshouse serves a large population in Ayrshire and Arran, providing a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, driven by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff. Patients can expect a comprehensive approach to their health at University Hospital Crosshouse. The hospital utilises advanced medical technology and evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes. Furthermore, the hospital recognises the importance of patient experience and strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment.

Legal name
University Hospital Crosshouse
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,500

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 45,650
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 53 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 38 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 — Crosshouse

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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