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West Berkshire Community Hospital – at a glance

• Where we are: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS.
• Phone: 01635 273 300 (main line) – for the Patient Information Point you can call 01635 273 324 or email PIPenquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk.
• Opening hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (closed on bank holidays).

How to get here

• By car: The South Entrance is off the A4 from Newbury; the North Entrance is on Turnpike Road off the Garden Centre round‑about. Parking costs £1.00 for up to 2 h, £2.00 for up to 4 h, and £10.00 for longer stays (free outside 7 am‑6 pm and on weekends). Blue‑badge holders should see reception on arrival. For details, email nicola.kirk@berkshire.nhs.uk.
• By bus: The ‘West Berkshire Community Hospital’ stop on Rookes Way is next to the main entrance. Routes 1, 1A/1C, 1D/1E and 3C all serve the site.
• By train: Newbury Racecourse (≈1 mi) and Newbury Station (≈1.5 mi) are the nearest stations; you can walk, take a local bus, or a taxi.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair‑friendly entrances, step‑free toilets, hearing loops, translation and signing services, and dedicated disabled parking are available.

What we offer

• Medical services: Palliative Care, Minor Injuries Unit, Nutrition & Dietetics, Assessment & Rehabilitation, Speech & Language Therapy (adults and children), Respiratory, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Heart Function, Integrated Pain & Spinal, Psychosexual Therapy, and many more specialist services.
• Community services: Community Nursing, Intermediate Care, Older People’s Mental Health, Mental Health Integrated Community, Continence, Podiatry, Community Dental, Phlebotomy, Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care.
• Facilities for visitors: Children’s play area, café, quiet Patient Information Point (PIP) with leaflets and volunteer support, therapy garden, and Highclere Ward (rehabilitation and intermediate care).

Where to find more information

• Hospital page: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/locations/west-berkshire-community-hospital
• Visitor guidance (including Highclere Ward): https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/visitor-guidance/highclere-ward
• Parking details: see the hospital reception or the Total Car Parks site linked from the hospital page.

Next steps

If you need an appointment, call the main number above or ask your GP to refer you. For urgent injury care, use the Minor Injuries Unit. For any other health question, you can always call NHS 111 or speak to your GP.

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