Our inpatient wards
You can find more information about ward facilities and mealtimes on each ward page.
Accessibility information
We have a number of facilities available at Upton Hospital.
View a detailed accessibility guide created by AccessAble for this location, including information about entrances, facilities, and parking, to help you plan your visit.
Ramped/sloped access and/or manual doors
Onsite parking including blue badge/accessible parking bays, designated drop-off point
Baby change facilities
Assistive listening, hearing loop
Step free standard toilet, ambulant toilet, gender inclusive toilet
Frequently asked questions
What accessibility features does this site have?
We have a number of facilities available at Upton Hospital, including:
- Wheelchair and step-free access
- Access to disabled toilets
- A translation service
- A braille translation service
- A signing service
Does this site provide internet access?
Yes, this site does provide internet access.
Is there car parking?
We have free on site parking for our staff and patients, as well as disabled parking to provide easy access to our site.
Can I get help with travel costs?
If you are in receipt of a welfare benefit or are on a low income, you may be eligible for help with travel costs.
Visit the NHS website for more about Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
Are there service specific opening times?
Location and service specific opening times may differ. Please contact the service directly to check opening times.
We can also help you with
How do I request an interpreter?
We can provide language translation and interpretation support.
Tell our staff which language you prefer to use, and we will make sure the right communication support is in place for your assessment and treatment. Please let us know as early as possible so we can ensure the appropriate translation or interpreting support is available.
We offer a range of professional services to ensure everyone can understand and be understood:
- Telephone interpreting
- Video remote interpreting (VRI)
- Face‑to‑face interpreting
- Written translation
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting
How can I get information in an accessible format?
Anyone with a disability, impairment, or sensory loss has the right to receive information in a format that meets their needs.
Under the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) – a legal requirement for all health and adult social care providers – we must ensure that people who use our services, including carers and families, can understand the information we provide and communicate effectively with us.
We can offer information in a range of accessible formats, including:
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- Large print
- Braille
- Audio
- Easy read
- Text message
- Face‑to‑face support with a carer or advocate present
If you need information in any of these formats, please tell a member of our team and we will make sure your communication needs are met.
Getting here
By car
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Route: From M4 Junction 6 for Slough Central/Windsor. Follow A355 Farnham Road toward Slough town centre. Turn onto Albert Street and Upton Hospital is signposted.
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Parking: We have free on site parking for our staff and patients, as well as disabled parking to provide easy access to our site.
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Route planner: Use the AA Route Planner for tailored driving directions.
By bus
Nearest bus stops:
The hospital has a stop called 'West Berkshire Community Hospital' near the main entrance on Rookes Way.
Nearby stops include Hambridge Road and Southdown Road, both within a 5–6 minute walk.
Bus routes serving the hospital:
Route 1 – Newbury ↔ Reading via Thatcham, Woolhampton, Theale (Reading Buses)
Route 1A / 1C – Circular routes between Newbury and Thatcham via West Berkshire Community Hospital
Route 1D / 1E – Newbury ↔ Thatcham via West Berkshire Community Hospital
Route 3C – Thatcham ↔ Hungerford (passes near the hospital).
Timetables
By train
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Nearest stations:
Newbury Racecourse Station – approx. 1 mile from the hospital
Newbury Station – approx. 1.5 miles away
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Connection: From the nearest station, walk (~25 minutes), take a local bus, or use a taxi.
Booking services
Patients and visitor information
Find out more about visiting our locations as an outpatient, inpatient or visitor.
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