Sandwell Hospital History: From City Hospital to NHS Trust

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

The institution formerly known as City Hospital (Sandwell) is now part of the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, formed by the 2002 merger of Sandwell Healthcare NHS Trust and City Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust operates:

• Sandwell General Hospital (West Bromwich) – formerly Sandwell District Hospital.
• City Hospital (Birmingham) – formerly Dudley Road Hospital.
• Rowley Regis Hospital (community).
• Birmingham Midland Eye Centre (on City Hospital site).

Both acute sites provide full emergency, surgical, medical, and maternity services. The Trust serves ~550,000 population.