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Eastbourne District General Hospital

📍 Eastbourne

University teaching hospital · founded 1974 · public

About

Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) is a leading healthcare provider in East Sussex, serving the community for over 70 years. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, EDGH offers a comprehensive range of services across various specialties. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care. EDGH utilises advanced technology and modern facilities to ensure patients receive the best possible treatment and support. Whether you require emergency care, planned surgery, or ongoing management of a chronic condition, EDGH is here to meet your needs. The hospital prioritises patient comfort and well-being, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Legal name
Eastbourne District General 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 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,552
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 60 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 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 — Eastbourne

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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