Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road, Reading, Reading RG1 5AN
Overview
Royal Berkshire Hospital is a major acute NHS hospital located in the centre of Reading, serving the local population and wider Thames Valley region. As a general hospital, it provides a comprehensive range of services including emergency and urgent care, medicine, surgery, and specialised treatments across multiple disciplines. The hospital operates as part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and has been a key healthcare facility in Berkshire for many decades, evolving to meet modern medical standards and patient needs.
The hospital serves approximately 450,000 people across Berkshire and surrounding areas, providing both routine and emergency services. It has accident and emergency departments, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic facilities including imaging services. The hospital is also involved in training healthcare professionals and supporting medical education.
The London Road location is easily accessible and well-integrated into Reading's transport network. As an NHS foundation trust hospital, Royal Berkshire operates within the publicly funded healthcare system, providing care based on clinical need rather than ability to pay, and is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
Department & Service Contacts
Main Switchboard: 0118 322 5111
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) | Tel: 0118 322 8338 | Email: PALS@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Call 4 Concern (Critical Care Outreach) | Tel: 0777 475 1352
Thank You / Positive Feedback | Email: thankyou@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Complaints | Email: complaints@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Freedom of Information | Email: foi@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Communications Team | Email: communications@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Recruitment | Email: jobs@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Cashier's Office (Healthcare Travel Costs) | Tel: 0118 322 7054
CQC Inspection Rating
Rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.