Abingdon Community Hospital provides rehabilitation and palliative care for people who no longer need treatment in an acute hospital but are not yet able to manage at home without extra support.
Our team includes nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. We are also supported by geriatricians, doctors who specialise in caring for older people.
Staff work closely with social care teams and other health and care services to help patients get the support they need when they leave hospital.
This site DOES NOT provide A&E services.
It DOES provide Minor Injury services.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by your GP, hospital doctor or any other health care professional. This can be by either email or phone.
Services
Emergency Multidisciplinary Units
This service provides assessment and treatment for adults with sub-acute care needs as close to patients’ homes as possible.
These units provide assessments and treatment from doctors, nurses, and therapists. They are designed to give patients quicker, easier care without needing to stay in a hospital.
EMUs do not assess patients with suspected heart attacks, strokes, head injuries or those who may require surgical intervention.
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday
9am to 8pm
Accessing the service
Referral needed
Phone: 01865 904 686
Minor Injuries Units
Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) are for injuries that have been sustained in the last seven days that are not life-threatening but still need treatment.
An X-ray is a quick and painless procedure commonly used to produce images of the inside of the body.
X-rays are a very effective way of looking at the bones and joints, sometimes also used to detect issues with soft tissue. X-Rays can be used to help detect a range of conditions.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm
Saturday: 10:30am to 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 4.30pm
Accessing the service
Referral needed
Podiatry
Podiatry is a branch of healthcare that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of foot health problems. It was previously known as Chiropody.
The podiatry department is staffed by registered practitioners working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our role is to provide NHS podiatry services across Oxfordshire.
Our services can be accessed by referral from any health or social care professional. The podiatrist is responsible for assessing and treating a wide range of conditions.
The Community Heart Failure Nursing service cares for and empowers patients to manage their heart failure and assists them in improving their health and wellbeing.
It is a valuable resource in primary care, providing a consistent and systematic approach to the treatment of heart failure sufferers.
The Heart Failure Nurse Specialists achieve this by working closely with GPs as well as with hospital consultants to monitor the symptoms of heart failure and manage medication.
Emphasis is placed on the education and support of the patient and their carer or family.
What is heart failure?
Heart failure is a progressive, disabling condition which affects 1-2% of the population. It can have a huge impact on a person’s quality of life, psychologically as well as physically.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by your GP, hospital doctor, or any other health care professional; this can be done by either email or telephone.
Phone: 01865 904 808
Service Availability
The service is available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Click on the link below for further information regarding our clinic locations.
Geratology or Geriatric Medicine clinics run in Abingdon and Witney Community Hospitals. These are in addition to specialist geriatric medicine clinics that run at the John Radcliffe and should be used for patients who would find travelling into the John Radcliffe difficult.
Accessing the service
Patients should be over 65yrs old.
All referrals into the clinic must come from your GP.
They may refer you to these clinics with symptoms such as: falling or unsteadiness, weight loss, unexplained symptoms, abnormal blood tests. Memory changes and possible movement disorders’ conditions should be referred to those specialist clinics. These clinics both offer tele-medicine and face to face appointments.
Service Availability
Abingdon Community Hospital: Thursdays 1pm-5pm
Witney Community Hospital: Tuesdays 9am-1pm
Contact phone number: 01295 229798
Email address: Horton.geratology@ouh.nhs.uk
Community Dental Service
We are an NHS dental service that sees people by referral. We help children and adults who may find it hard to go to a high street dentist.
Our kind and friendly team supports people with:
physical or learning disabilities
serious health conditions
very strong fears about going to the dentist
other things that make dental care difficult
What we do
We offer a full range of NHS dental care. This includes:
regular check-ups and treatment
specialist care when needed
sedation to help you relax
treatment under general anaesthetic
home visits for people who can’t leave the house
We create a care plan that is right for each person. We always explain things clearly and help you make choices about your care.
How we can help
Whether you are a patient, carer, or healthcare worker, this website will help you:
learn about our service
know how to refer someone
find out what to expect
see how we help people look after their teeth and mouths
Click on the link below for further information regarding our clinic locations.
Abingdon Community Hospital is located in Abingdon. The hospital is easily accessible by car, bus, taxi, cycling and on foot.
On-site parking and accessible parking spaces are available, including wheelchair-accessible access routes into the hospital building.
When you arrive by car you can enter the site by turning left only. If approaching from the other direction, continue to roundabout with statue and come back the way you came.
When leaving the site by car, it is left turn only. If you wish to head right, go left, then continue to roundabout and come back the way you came.
Patients and visitors are advised to plan their journey in advance and allow extra time where needed.
Allow extra time for travel during peak hours
Parking availability may be limited and it is paid parking
Always follow local traffic and pedestrian signage when approaching the site
The hospital can be reached by car via local road networks in Abingdon. On-site parking is available for patients and visitors. Spaces may be limited at busy times, so early arrival is recommended where possible. There are other local car parks close to the hospital.
By bus
Abingdon is served by several local bus routes connecting surrounding areas and nearby towns. Bus services stop within walking distance of the hospital, providing convenient access for patients and visitors.
Visitors should check local bus timetables before travelling, as services may vary depending on the time of day.
On foot
The hospital is accessible on foot from surrounding residential areas in Abingdon.
There are pedestrian routes and pavements leading to the site, allowing safe access for those walking from nearby locations.
Walking routes may vary depending on starting location, and visitors should follow local signage and pedestrian crossings where available.
Cycling
The hospital can also be reached by bicycle using local roads and cycle-friendly routes within Abingdon.
Visitors should use appropriate cycle paths where available and secure bicycles safely upon arrival (cycles are left at the owner’s risk).