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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

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 45,292
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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 — London

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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