University Hospital of Hartlepool
📍 Hartlepool
Community hospital · founded 1864 · non-profit foundation
About
University Hospital of Hartlepool stands as a pillar of healthcare within the Hartlepool community. The hospital strives to deliver exceptional patient care, utilising advanced technology and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Patients can expect a compassionate and supportive environment throughout their healthcare journey. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, ensuring that the community has access to high-quality care close to home. From routine check-ups to complex procedures, the hospital is equipped to meet a variety of healthcare needs. University Hospital of Hartlepool maintains a strong commitment to patient satisfaction and strives to make each patient's experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
- Legal name
- University Hospital of Hartlepool
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 51 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — Hartlepool
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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