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
Annual volume
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
| 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 — Eastbourne
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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