University Hospital Of Wales
📍 Cardiff
Private hospital · founded 1977 · university
About
The University Hospital of Wales (UHW) is a leading healthcare provider in Cardiff, offering a comprehensive range of services to patients across Wales and beyond. With a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, UHW is committed to delivering exceptional care and treatment. UHW boasts a wide range of specialties, ensuring patients have access to the expertise they need, regardless of their health concern. From cardiology and oncology to neurology and pediatrics, UHW offers a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The hospital also houses a dedicated research department, constantly striving to improve treatments and develop innovative solutions for better patient outcomes. UHW understands the importance of providing a comfortable and supportive environment for patients. The hospital offers a range of amenities, including comfortable waiting areas, dedicated patient rooms, and access to essential services like catering and pastoral care. UHW is committed to ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.
- Legal name
- University Hospital Of Wales
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 69 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 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 — Cardiff
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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