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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

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 46,450
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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 — Cardiff

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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