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University Of Southampton

📍 Highfield

Community hospital · founded 1936 · non-profit foundation

About

The University of Southampton's Highfield Campus is a vibrant hub for healthcare, offering a wide range of services to patients in the local community. The campus is home to a state-of-the-art teaching hospital, the University Hospital Southampton, as well as numerous research facilities and specialist clinics. Patients can access a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services at the University Hospital Southampton, including emergency care, critical care, and a variety of specialist services such as cardiology, oncology, and neurology. The hospital also boasts a dedicated children's hospital, providing expert care for young patients. Beyond the hospital, the Highfield Campus offers a range of outpatient clinics and diagnostic services. Patients can access consultations with specialists in various fields, including general practice, mental health, and dentistry. Additionally, the campus houses several research institutes dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments for patients. The University of Southampton is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The dedicated staff at the Highfield Campus are committed to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care and support throughout their healthcare journey.

Legal name
University Of Southampton
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,722
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 46 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 33 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 — Highfield

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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