Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
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Contact Details
Emily Kent Unit Mobile: 07813456570 (24 hours)
Directions to Ward
Use the Children's Centre main entrance, then take the elevator or stairs to the first floor.
Enter the Children's Centre using the intercom then turn left and follow the sign for The Emily Kent Unit which is located halfway down the corridor on the left.
Visiting Information
Ward will allow a minimum of 1 parent 24 hours. Please check with Ward staff for additional visitors
About Us
The Paediatric Oncology Service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is a shared care centre and we work closely with our colleagues at Bristol Children’s Hospital to provide treatment and supportive care for children and young people in Gloucestershire who have cancer or leukaemia.
We aim to develop a partnership of care, with parents and children making informed choices and playing an active role in their care.
Travel Information
Travel Information
By Public Transport
To find out how to get here using public transport, please visit the Traveline website or call them on 0871 200 22 33.
Parking
There are four paid car parks. Please check the Hospital website via the button on the right for charges.
Some patients and families may qualify for reductions and exemptions to parking charges. If you receive Income Support or other benefits, you may be able to reclaim your travel and parking expenses.
Click to find out about Help with Travel costs
Accommodation
In-hospital accommodation
We provide a camp bed in each cubicle to accommodate one parent to stay overnight.
Out of hospital accommodation
There is off the ward accommodation for families upon request from staff in Emily Kent Unit.
Ward facilities
Ward facilities
Playroom and Adolescent Room
Parents’ room
Free WiFi
TVs
Hospital Facilities
Hospital Facilities
Cafes
Cafes
Foster's Restaurant Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6.30pm, Weekends 8am - 2.30pm
Ground floor of the Tower Block.Costa Coffee Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm Sundays 11am - 6pm Main atrium entrance.
Amigo
Tower Block entrance.
Spiritual and pastoral care
Free WiFi
Deliveroo can deliver to the Children's Centre's main entrance (outside)
Local Facilities
Local Facilities
Local parks
Local parks
Armscroft Park Play Area, Gloucester GL1 3QD
Sebert Street Playground, Sebert St, Denmark Rd, Gloucester GL1 3JL
Supermarkets and convenience stores
Tesco Express, London Rd, Gloucester GL1 3NU
Asda Gloucester Supercentre, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DS
Tesco Express, City Plaza, Market Parade, Gloucester GL1 1RL
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