Royal United Hospital (RUH) is a major acute-care district general hospital situated approximately 1.5 miles west of Bath city centre. It serves a catchment population of around 500,000 people in Bath, North East Somerset, and western Wiltshire. The hospital is operated by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. RUH provides a comprehensive range of acute services, including medicine and surgery, services for women and children, accident and emergency services, and diagnostic and clinical support services.

• General Medical Services: The hospital provides a wide array of general medical care, including Accident and Emergency (A&E) services.
• Surgical Services: They offer a comprehensive range of surgical procedures.
• Women's and Children's Services: This includes maternity, pediatrics, and other specialized services.
• Cancer Services: The RUH provides cancer treatment and care.
• Diagnostic Imaging: The hospital offers a variety of imaging techniques for diagnosis.
• Elective Surgery: This includes orthopaedics, cardiology, respiratory, and other specialties.
• Oncology: The hospital provides specialized cancer treatment and care.
• Endocrinology & Diabetes: Specialized care for endocrine disorders and diabetes.
• Gastroenterology: Care for digestive system disorders.
• Ophthalmology: Eye care services.
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT): Specialized ENT services.
• Maxillofacial: Care for the face and jaw.
• Rheumatology: Care for joint and connective tissue disorders.

Royal United Hospital ensures quality by:

• Implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines.

• Engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintaining accreditations and certifications from recognized healthcare organizations.

• Providing patient-centered care with a focus on communication and satisfaction.

mission

focused on providing high-quality, compassionate, and community-focused healthcare, while also striving for continuous improvement and valuing its staff. 

vision

is to deliver the highest quality care, delivered by an outstanding team who all live by the hospital's values. 

• Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating: The hospital received an overall rating of "Requires Improvement" from the Care Quality Commission. 

• Maternity Services: Rated "Outstanding" for maternity services, with improvements in safety and responsiveness. 

• Critical Care: Critical care services rated as "Good" across all domains.