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West Berkshire Community Hospital – Quick guide
Where we are
- Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS.
- Phone (main line): 01635 273 300.
- Email (Patient Information Point): PIPenquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk.
How to get here
- By car – From Newbury travel east on the A4 and turn left into the South Entrance. From Thatcham use the North Entrance on Turnpike Road (no right‑turn restriction). Parking fees (7 am‑6 pm, Mon‑Fri): up to 2 hrs £1.00, up to 4 hrs £2.00, over 4 hrs £10.00. Free outside these times and on weekends/holidays. Blue‑Badge holders get free parking after checking in at reception.
- By train – Nearest stations are Newbury Racecourse (≈ 1 mi) and Newbury (≈ 1.5 mi). From the station you can walk (about 25 min), take a local bus, or catch a taxi.
- By bus – Local bus services stop near the hospital; check the local bus timetable for routes.
- Accessibility – Step‑free entrances, ramps, automatic doors, wheelchair‑accessible toilets, hearing‑loop, translation and signing services, and dedicated drop‑off points are all available.
Key services we provide
- Minor Injuries Unit – Walk‑in care for minor injuries; you can also call 111 for advice.
- Adult Speech & Language Therapy – Phone: 0118 904 3629; Email: adultspeechlanguagetherapy@berkshire.nhs.uk.
- Children’s and Young People’s Integrated Therapies – Phone: 0300 365 4000; Email: CYPIT.ADMINNEWBURY@berkshire.nhs.uk.
- Palliative Care Service – Phone: 0163 527 3556 (alternate: 01635 273 550).
- Rehabilitation, Diet & Nutrition, and Nutrition & Dietetics – Phone: 0118 904 3251.
- Heart Function and Respiratory CARSS Services – Phone: 0118 904 6555 (available 8:30 am‑4:30 pm, Mon‑Fri).
- WestCall urgent‑care service – Call 111 to arrange a clinic appointment or a home visit if needed.
Patient Information Point (PIP)
- Located opposite the main reception.
- Provides leaflets, guidance and volunteer help.
- Phone: 01635 273 324.
Volunteers and community
- Our volunteers run the Listening Team, Sunday Service Team, garden team (including a Tiny Forest), and Therapy Dog visits. They also help with fundraising and patient companionship.
Opening times
- Open daily, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Closed on bank holidays.
If you need more detail about a specific service, please call the relevant number above or visit the hospital’s website.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
About us | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Our inpatient wards are located at Upton Hospital in Slough, St Mark’s Hospital in Maidenhead, Wokingham Hospital, King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor, West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham, and Prospect Park Hospital (our mental health hospital), in Reading. We also hold clinics across approximately 100 different sites in Berkshire, for a list of the locations we operate from, view our location page. Our locations
Access healthcare today | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Our service provides minor injury treatment at West Berkshire Community Hospital.
WestCall (Berkshire West) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
How to manage your condition if you don’t need to see a doctor immediately. Arranging a visit to one of our clinics at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) or Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH), if travelling isn't a risk. You will be given a time to attend, and we suggest that you bring one person with you. An emergency ambulance to take you to a local hospital. A home visit from one of our team, if appropriate.
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