
{"id":45,"date":"2026-05-01T11:58:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/ch\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-11-05T09:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:00:31","slug":"wallingford","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/community-hospitals\/hospitals\/wallingford\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallingford Community Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"heading-0\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wallingford Community Hospital provides rehabilitation and palliative care for people who no longer require the services of an acute hospital but require greater support than currently provided in their home environment.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hospital has a dedicated team of nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is supported by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">medical teams. Staff work closely with social services to source care placements and liaise with other care agencies.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><div class=\"ohft-box yellow\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><strong>This site does not provide A&amp;E or emergency services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Patients should follow instructions given by their GP or appointment letter.<\/li>\n<li>Service availability may vary depending on referral and clinical pathway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\">Referrals<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Referrals\u202fcan be made by your GP, hospital doctor or any other health care professional. This can be by either email or phone.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Services\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Wallingford Maternity and Birthing Centre<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This service is operated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouh.nhs.uk\/maternity\/birth\/places\/wallingford\/\">Oxford University Hospitals (OUH)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The Wallingford Maternity and Birth Centre is a friendly, free-standing Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) located within Wallingford Community Hospital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The unit is run by experienced midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs), with additional support from community midwifery teams. They provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for women and birthing people who choose to give birth in an MLU setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After you return home there is a\u202f24 hour\u202fadvice line in case you have any concerns about your baby.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Opening hours<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>Monday to Sunday<\/li>\n<li>9am to 5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Accessing the service<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phone:<\/span>\u202f01491 826 037<\/li>\n<li>Hotline: 01295 229 459<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:wallingfordcommunitymidwives@ouh.nhs.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wallingfordcommunitymidwives@ouh.nhs.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">MSK physiotherapy<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This service is provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corahealth.co.uk\/clinics\/wantage-community-hospital\/\">Cora Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">MSK focuses on working with patients to help restore movement and function which may have been caused by an injury or illness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Common conditions treated are spinal pain, osteoarthritis, muscle and ligament injuries and patients recovering from fractures\/surgery.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Opening hours<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>Monday to Friday<\/li>\n<li>10am to 4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Closed on weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Podiatry<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Podiatry is a branch of healthcare that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of foot health problems. It was previously known as Chiropody.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The podiatry department is staffed by registered practitioners working for\u00a0Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our\u00a0role is to provide NHS podiatry services across Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\">Accessing the service<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:podiatry@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\">podiatry@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Please follow the link to access more information on our Podiatry services across Oxfordshire:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/podiatry\/\">Oxfordshire Podiatry &#8211; Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\" id=\"Heart Failure\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Community Heart Failure Nursing Service<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<h3 id=\"heading-0\" style=\"text-align: justify\">What we do<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is a valuable resource in primary care, providing a consistent and systematic approach to the treatment of heart failure sufferers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Emphasis is placed on the education and support of the patient and their carer or family.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-1\" style=\"text-align: justify\">What is heart failure?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Heart failure is a progressive, disabling condition which affects 1-2% of the population. It can have a huge impact on a person\u2019s quality of life, psychologically as well as physically.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-2\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Referrals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Referrals can be made by your GP, hospital doctor, or any other health care professional; this can be done by either email or telephone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Phone: 01865 904 808<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-3\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Service Availability<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The service is available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Click on the link below for further information regarding our clinic locations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Oxfordshire-Community-Heart-Failure-Team-Clinic-Locations.pdf\">Oxfordshire Community Heart Failure Team Clinic locations<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Inpatient Ward<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW977527 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW977527 BCX8\">Ward visiting hours<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>Monday to Sunday<\/li>\n<li>11am to 8pm<\/li>\n<li>Please avoid meal times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Meal times are 12pm to 1pm and 5pm to 6pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><hr class=\"ohft-spacing \" style=\"height: 30px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\">Accessibility guides<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">These links take you to external <strong>AccessAble<\/strong> guides. These include information on accessibility facilities, parking and bus routes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-day-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-hearing-aids-department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hearing Aids Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-outpatients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outpatients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-physiotherapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-podiatry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podiatry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-south-oxon-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Oxon Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-st-georges-ward-maternity-department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Georges Ward Maternity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust\/access-guides\/wallingford-community-hospital-st-leonards-ward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Leonards Ward<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><hr class=\"ohft-spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Address<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reading Road\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wallingford\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxfordshire\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">OX10 9DU\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-getting-here\" class=\"ohft-anchor-target\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Getting here<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wallingford Community Hospital is located in Wallingford and is accessible by car, public transport, cycling and on foot. Patients and visitors are advised to plan their journey in advance and allow extra time where needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allow extra time for travel during peak hours\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parking availability may be limited and it is paid parking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always follow local traffic and pedestrian signage when approaching the site<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Wallingford+Community+Hospital%2C+Reading+Road%2C+Wallingford%2C+Oxfordshire+OX10+9DU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\">Get directions (opens in Google Maps)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">what3words location<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The three words below provide the precise location of this service. Enter them into the what3words app or website to find it on a map.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Main building entrance: <a href=\"https:\/\/what3words.com\/brush.trainer.loom\"><span class=\"text-primary\">\/\/\/<\/span>brush.trainer.loom<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">By car<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hospital can be reached by car via local road networks in Wallingford. On-site parking is available for patients and visitors. Spaces may be limited at busy times, so early arrival is recommended where possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> There are other local car parks close to the hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">By bus<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wallingford 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visitors should check local bus timetables before travelling, as services may vary depending on the time of day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">On foot<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hospital is accessible on foot from surrounding residential areas in Wallingford. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are pedestrian routes and pavements leading to the site, allowing safe access for those walking from nearby locations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walking routes may vary depending on starting location, and visitors should follow local signage and pedestrian crossings where available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Cycling<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hospital can also be reached by bicycle using local roads and cycle-friendly routes within Wallingford.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visitors should use appropriate cycle paths where available and secure bicycles safely upon arrival<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0(cycles are left at the owner&#8217;s risk).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact us\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phone<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u202f01865 904 488\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Wallingford Community Hospital provides 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