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West Berkshire Community Hospital – Quick Guide

Our location and how to get here

• Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS
• Phone: 01635 273 300
• By car: The South Entrance is off the A4 from Newbury; the North Entrance is on Turnpike Road from Thatcham. Parking (7 am‑6 pm, Mon‑Fri) costs £1.00 for up to 2 hrs, £2.00 for up to 4 hrs, and £10.00 for longer stays. Blue‑Badge holders get free parking after checking in at reception.
• By bus: Main stop “West Berkshire Community Hospital” on Rookes Way. Served by routes 1, 1A, 1C, 1D, 1E and 3C.
• By train: Newbury Racecourse (≈1 mile) and Newbury (≈1.5 miles) stations – walk, take a local bus or a taxi.

Opening hours

• General reception: Monday‑Thursday 9:30 am‑4:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am‑4:00 pm. (Service‑specific times may vary – call the service you need.)

What we offer

• A Minor Injuries Unit, Phlebotomy service, Speech and Language Therapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Respiratory Service, Nutrition and Dietetics, Palliative Care, and many other community health services.
• Inpatient wards such as Highclere Ward provide rehabilitation and intermediate care.

Facilities for visitors

• Children’s play area and a café.
• Prayer/faith area.
• Free Wi‑Fi internet access.
• Wheelchair‑friendly entrances, step‑free routes, disabled toilets, translation, braille and signing services.

Patient Information Point (PIP)

• Located opposite the main reception.
• Phone: 01635 273 324
• Email: PIPenquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk
• Provides leaflets, advice and volunteers to help you find the right support.

Next steps

• Call the main number if you need to ask about a specific service.
• Visit the hospital location page for detailed maps, parking, and accessibility guides.
• For urgent health concerns, dial 999 or NHS 111.

This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.