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
Annual volume
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
| 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 — Highfield
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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