Search Results for "West Berkshire Community Hospital"
AI summary
Location & contact
- Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS
- Main phone: 01635 273 300
- Patient Information Point: 01635 273 324 – email: PIPenquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk
Opening hours
- Open Monday‑Sunday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (closed on bank holidays)
How to get here
- By car:
- From Newbury take the A4 east and turn left into the South Entrance (vehicles coming from Newbury only).
- From the Thatcham direction use the North Entrance on Turnpike Road (off the Garden Centre roundabout).
- Parking (7 am‑6 pm, Mon‑Fri): up to 2 h £1.00, up to 4 h £2.00, over 4 h £10.00. Free outside these times and on weekends/holidays. Blue‑Badge holders get free parking after registering at reception.
- By train: Nearest stations are Newbury Racecourse (≈1 mi) and Newbury (≈1.5 mi). Walk about 25 minutes or take a local bus/taxi.
- By bus: Check the location page for local bus routes.
- Accessibility: step‑free entrances, ramps, automatic doors, accessible toilets, hearing loop, translation (including braille), designated drop‑off point, and accessible parking bays.
Key services on site
- Minor Injuries Unit – call 111 online for immediate advice.
- Adult Speech & Language Therapy – 0118 904 3629
- Children & Young People Integrated Therapies – 0300 365 4000, email: CYPIT.ADMINNEWBURY@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Palliative Care Service – 0163 527 3556 (alternate: 01635 273 550)
- Nutrition & Dietetics – 0118 904 3251
- Heart Function Service (CARSS) – 0118 904 6555
- Respiratory Service (CARSS) – same contact as above.
- WestCall urgent‑care clinic – telephone 111.
- Therapy garden and volunteer programmes are also available for patient wellbeing.
Next steps
- For routine questions, call the main number above.
- For urgent medical emergencies, dial 999 or NHS 111.
- Visit our website for detailed information on each service and how to book appointments.
This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.
Sources
Home | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital We provide a range of services at West Berkshire Community Hospital, including Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Diet and Nutrition, and our Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). Contact number: [01635 273 300](01635 273 300) Post Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS West Berkshire Community Hospital
West Berkshire Community Hospital | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
By car Route: From Newbury: Travel east on the A4 (London Road) toward Thatcham. The South Entrance to the hospital is directly off the A4 and can only be accessed by vehicles coming from Newbury (left turn into the site). From Thatcham direction: You cannot turn right into the South Entrance from Thatcham. Instead, use the North Entrance, which has unlimited access. The North Entrance is located on Turnpike Road, off the Garden Centre roundabout on the A4. Parking: The following charges apply from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Parking outside these hours and on weekends and bank holidays is free. Up to 2 hours - £1.00 Up to 4 hours - £2.00 Over 4 hours - £10.00 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology will read your vehicle registration as you enter the car park and you will need to use the payment machines located in the hospital reception at the end of your visit. If you are a Blue Badge holder or volunteer driver, you need to visit the main reception on arrival and provide your vehicle registration number. If you are a paper permit holder, you will need to change your permit over to a digital one by emailingnicola.kirk@berkshire.nhs.uk Find out more on the Total Car Parks website. Route planner: Use the AA Route Planner for tailored driving directions.
Minor Injuries Unit | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital Minor Injuries Unit Contact number: 111 If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next. Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
Speech and Language Therapy Service for children and young people | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital Children's and Young People’s Integrated Therapies Contact number: [0300 365 4000](0300 365 4000) Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays) Email: CYPIT.ADMINNEWBURY@berkshire.nhs.uk Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
Speech and Language Therapy Service | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital Adult Speech and Language Therapy Contact number: [0118 904 3629](0118 904 3629) Email: adultspeechlanguagetherapy@berkshire.nhs.uk Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
Palliative Care Service | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital Palliative Care Service Contact number: [0163 527 3556](0163 527 3556) Alternate contact number: [01635 273 550](01635 273 550) Post Address: RG12 122 Location details
Nutrition and Dietetics Service | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics (Community) Contact number: [0118 904 3251](0118 904 3251) Email: [email protected] Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
Heart Function Service (Berkshire West) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital CARSS Service Contact number: [0118 904 6555](0118 904 6555) We're available from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
Respiratory Service (Berkshire West) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital CARSS Service Contact number: [0118 904 6555](0118 904 6555) We're available from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
WestCall (Berkshire West) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Berkshire Community Hospital WestCall Contact number: 111 Post Address: RG18 3AS Location details
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