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What are community hospitals/rehab units?
We have seven community hospitals/rehab units across Worcestershire. They provide a range of inpatient and outpatient services and support people to recovery from surgery or illness when they don't require acute care but neither can they be treated at home. They are a key part of our local healthcare system.
Information
General enquiries/hospital switchboard: 01527 488000
If you would like to speak with Fay Hildred, Matron please call 01527 488030.
Address: Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BB. View map and directions on Google.
Visiting times: Find out more about our current appointment and visiting guidance.
General information: View patient 'Welcome Pack'
Lickey Ward - A 24 bedding ward, supporting patients requiring continued care after a stay in an acute hospital. The ward has a particular focus on rehabilitation and frailty.
Cottage Ward - A 28 bedded ward that completes assessments and rehabilitation of the older person with varying health and care needs. The ward aims to support a timely discharge by completing and carrying out therapy led assessments with nursing care intervention to facilitate a smooth discharge process.
The Primrose Unit at The Princess of Wales Community Hospital is a six bedded (single occupancy) NHS Specialist Palliative Care ward, staffed entirely by nurses and led by a full time Specialist Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Ward Manager.
Princess of Wales Community Hospital parking
Parking costs
Up to 30 mins - Free
30 mins - 2 hours - £2.50
2 - 4 hours - £3.50
4 - 24 hours - £4.00
Parking for blue badge holders
Blue badge holder parking is free. There are designated blue badge holder spaces around the sites which are clearly signposted and marked.
Please leave your timecard clearly displayed in your vehicle window and take your blue badge permit with you. You will need your blue badge permit with the barcode on the back to register for free parking at the pay stations before you leave. You will need to input your vehicle registration at the pay stations and follow the instructions on screen, where you can scan your blue badge barcode to receive free parking.
Concessions
Concessionary rates are available for patients and close relatives in certain circumstances which may require regular or long term visits. Please speak to the nurse in charge of the ward/department for more information and an application form.
Blood Tests
Please telephone 01527 488086 or internal ex 58086 to make an appointment for a blood test. All blood tests need to be pre-booked.
The Princess of Wales Community Hospital Blood Room opening times:
Monday closed
Tuesday 9am-12.45pm
Wed (9am-12.45pm) -(2pm-4.30pm)
Thursday (9am - 12.45pm) -(2pm-4.30pm)
Friday closed