Oh my, what a question!
NHS (i.e. public and free) hopsitals are given 1, 2 or 3 stars by the Gov't depending on various criteria. Basically, 1 star is not good and 3 stars are good. The rating system is very controversial and doesn't tell the whole story. Have a look at
www.nhs.uk for info on individual hospitals. I have been treated in both a '1 star' and a '3 star' and to be honest, they were both FANTASTIC on the medical front but nowhere near the level of comfort and cleanliness that you would expect in most US hospitals.
As for private hopsitals, well, who knows??!! I don't know who regulates them. I have been treated in a private hospital - same doctors as in the NHS, but much plusher surroundings. Have a look at
www.privatehealthcare.co.uk for info.
As for ones to avoid, well, I'd say avoid 'em all - who actually wants to be in a hospital!!???
