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West Berkshire Community Hospital is located on London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS. You can call us at 01635 273 300 for general enquiries or at the Patient Information Point at 01635 273 324.

What we offer

• Palliative care, rehabilitation, diet and nutrition, and a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).
• A range of other services including psychosexual therapy, pain and spinal care, speech and language therapy, respiratory, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, heart function, podiatry, community dentistry, phlebotomy, chaplaincy, community nursing, intermediate care, mental health, and continence services.
• On‑site facilities such as a children’s play area, a café, and a quiet prayer area.
• A Patient Information Point (PIP) where you can get leaflets, advice, or speak to a volunteer.

Getting here

• By car: The South Entrance is off the A4 (London Road) when coming from Newbury; the North Entrance on Turnpike Road is used from the Thatcham side. Parking charges (7 am–6 pm, Mon‑Fri) are £1 for up to 2 h, £2 for up to 4 h, and £10 for longer stays. Parking is free outside these hours and on weekends/holidays. Blue‑Badge holders should see reception on arrival.
• By bus: The hospital stop ‘West Berkshire Community Hospital’ is on Rookes Way. Routes 1, 1A/1C, 1D/1E and 3C serve the site.
• By train: Newbury Racecourse Station (≈1 mile) and Newbury Station (≈1.5 miles) are the nearest stations; you can walk, take a local bus, or use a taxi.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair‑friendly entrances, ramps, automatic doors, and step‑free toilets.
• Accessible parking bays, drop‑off point, and hearing‑loop facilities.
• Information can be provided in large print, braille, audio, easy‑read, BSL, email, or text message.
• Interpreter services (phone, video, face‑to‑face) are available on request.

Visiting and safety

• Do not come if you have had an infectious illness (e.g., diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, heavy cold, cough, COVID‑19, flu) in the past two days.
• Internet access is available on site.

Next steps

• Call the relevant service number listed above or email the appropriate contact (e.g., PIP enquiries at PIPenquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk) to arrange appointments or get more information.
• Visit the hospital’s location page for detailed directions and up‑to‑date travel information.

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