West Berkshire Community Hospital
📍 London
Community hospital · founded 1932 · non-profit foundation
About
West Berkshire Community Hospital is a modern, friendly hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to the residents of West Berkshire and surrounding areas. Located in the heart of Newbury, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including: Acute medical care: For patients experiencing sudden illness or injury, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency care and inpatient services. Planned care: The hospital offers a variety of planned care services, including outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests, and day surgery procedures. Community services: West Berkshire Community Hospital is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the local community. They offer a range of community services, including health education programs, support groups, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care. They are committed to working with patients and their families to ensure they receive the best possible care.
- Legal name
- West Berkshire Community Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 58 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 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 — London
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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