Planning Your Visit

This guide provides information to help patients, carers, visitors and new staff plan their visit to South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH). It includes details about travel, accessibility, facilities and what to expect when attending an appointment.

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Where Is South Bristol Community Hospital?

Address

South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH)
Hengrove Promenade
Bristol
BS14 0DE

Services Based at This Location

• Urgent Care Centre
• Community Respiratory Team
• Parkinson’s Service
• Heart Failure Service

Contact Information

Telephone: 0117 342 9650

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Getting Here

By Car

Parking is available on site.

• Main car park located in front of the hospital
• Multi-storey car park available
• Standard and accessible parking bays
• 15 Blue Badge parking spaces
• Nearest accessible bay approximately 75 metres from the main entrance

Please note that parking charges apply.

By Bus

The nearest bus stop is:

Hengrove Park

• Located on Hengrove Promenade
• Approximately 50 metres from the hospital

Bus services include:

• 75
• 76
• 90
• M1

Please check local timetables before travelling as routes may change.

By Train

The nearest railway station is:

Parson Street Station

• Approximately 2.2 miles from the hospital
• Taxi ranks are available at the station

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Accessing the Building

Entrance

The hospital provides:

• Automatic double entrance doors
• Step-free access
• Lift access to upper floors

There are two lifts available:

• One near the front of the building
• One near the rear of the building

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Reception and Waiting Area

Reception

• Reception desk located directly ahead of the main entrance
• Clearly visible from the entrance
• Step-free access to the reception point

Waiting Areas

Waiting areas are available throughout the hospital and are accessible from the main entrance and service areas.

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Toilets and Facilities

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilet facilities are available:

• Located straight ahead from the main entrance
• Positioned to the left of the lifts

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What To Expect During Your Visit

Sounds

You may hear:

• Telephones ringing
• Conversations between staff, patients and visitors

The hospital does not play background music.

Smells

You may notice:

• Hand sanitiser
• Cleaning and disinfectant products

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Accessibility Information

South Bristol Community Hospital offers a range of accessibility features, including:

• Step-free access
• Automatic entrance doors
• Lift access to all public floors
• Accessible parking bays
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Hearing support systems

These features help make the hospital accessible for a wide range of patients and visitors.

Hearing Support

The hospital provides:

• Fixed hearing loops in public areas
• Hearing support systems available from reception desks

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Further Information Available

This webpage provides a summary of the South Bristol Community Hospital Location Guide.

The full guide includes:

• Building photographs
• Travel information
• Accessibility details
• Reception information
• Parking guidance
• Service information

For complete information, please download the full Location Guide.