University Hospital Coventry, which was opened in 2006, is one of the most modern healthcare facilities in Europe with 1,005 beds, 26 operating theatres and state-of-the-art equipment.
We provide both emergency and elective care and specialise in cardiology, neurosurgery, stroke, joint replacements, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and maternal health, diabetes and kidney transplants. We are also a designated major trauma and cancer centre.
We are immensely proud of our enviable reputation for patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. Our hospital boasts some of the most modern equipment available anywhere in the NHS and we continue to attract internationally renowned specialists to work for us.
University Hospital Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX
Main hospital telephone number: 024 7696 4000
Sat Nav postcode: CV2 2DX
Due to the demand for spaces in our car parks being high during peak times, we recommend that you arrive with plenty of time before your appointment to find a parking space or consider using public transport where possible.
There are drop-off points near the main hospital entrance and the Women and Children’s entrance which allow for 10 minutes of free parking. Disabled car parking facilities are also available, and are located near the main hospital entrance. When parking, please find a space within the marked bays rather than parking on any pavements or verges.
Blue badge holders attending hospital as a patient or visitor should present their blue badge and registration details to our security officers to register their vehicle as being able to park for free.
Alternatively, you can send your vehicle registration and a photo/scan of your blue badge (please ensure the name and expiry date are clearly visible) to visitor.parking@uk.issworld.com.
This registration will remain in place for the duration of the badge’s licencing period. Blue badges belong to the person and are not registered to a vehicle so, if a blue badge holder attends hospital in a different vehicle, they would need to register that vehicle by following the processes outlined above.
Frequent outpatient attenders (those who attend hospital for an appointment at least three times within a month and for an overall period of at least three months) are also provided with free parking. If you think this is you, click here for details.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for free hospital car parking. Subsidised parking remains in place for Oncology (cancer) patients attending for outpatient intravenous chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatment; renal dialysis patients; parents who stay in hospital overnight to accompany their sick children and those collecting paperwork relating to a bereavement, click here for details.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is live across all University Hospital Coventry public car parks. Our car parks no longer issue tickets at barriers and instead read your number plate as your vehicle enters. If you have any queries about of car parks or how to park, please talk to our car park staff.
Payment can be made using cash, card or contactless at one of the payment machines before exiting the car park. You must enter your full, correct registration in order to pay - we recommend taking a photo or writing it down before leaving your vehicle as you arrive.
You can also pay using PayByPhone via their website or downloadable app. Payment for total stay can be made at any time until midnight on the day of parking.
If paying online:
If paying via the app:
Click here to download full instructions on how to PayByPhone.
The location code required for PayByPhone payments is detailed in the table below.
Car parking charges are detailed in the table below.
From Coventry City Centre
Follow the A4600 towards the M6 and M69. Turn right at the first roundabout after the dual carriageway onto Clifford Bridge Road. The Hospital is on the left hand side of Clifford Bridge Road.
From the North M6, M69
From the M6 and M69 leave at junction 2 and follow the A4600 towards Coventry City Centre. Turn left at the third roundabout (situated approximately one quarter of a mile past St Mary's Church) onto Clifford Bridge Road (A4082). The hospital is situated on the left hand side of Clifford Bridge Road.
From the South, M40
From the M40 leave at Junction 15 and take the A46 (Warwick bypass) then follow the signs towards the M69, continue along the A46 to the second roundabout on the eastern bypass and turn left onto the B4082. Continue along the B4082 and turn right onto Clifford Bridge Road. Follow this road for three quarters of a mile. The hospital is situated on the right hand side and can be accessed by a signposted slip road.
By Bus
University Hospital has excellent bus transport links. Below is a list of regular bus services that are available to and from the hospital.
Click here to see live information about bus services leaving University Hospital.
Further information on bus routes to University Hospital can be viewed on the Network West Midlands website.
By Train
Coventry railway station has regular services between Birmingham New Street and London Euston. There are also local services to Rugby, Nuneaton and Northampton.
The station has a taxi rank and there are direct buses to University Hospital via the 9 and 9A services (please check the destination on the front of the bus which will display University Hospital).
Further information on bus routes from the railway station to University Hospital can be viewed on the Network West Midlands website.
By Accessible Transport - Ring and Ride
The Ring and Ride service provides a door-to-door fully accessible bus service for people whose circumstances limit their personal mobility. Ring and Ride operates within the Coventry boundary catchment area which is CV1 to CV6. Please contact Ring and Ride on 024 7660 2177 to register to use the service.
You can find more details on the Ring and Ride website.
By Bike
At University Hospital there are cycle parking facilities outside the following entrances:
Contact us on the main hospital telephone number and a member of the team will be happy to direct your call: 024 7696 4000
For our most up to date information, please click the blue button below.
Visiting
University Hospital was one of the first in the country to introduce a new wheelchair-sharing system.
Eight wheelchairs, free to use for up to 12 hours, are available via a user-friendly station located underneath the ramp to the Emergency Department.
Backed by a 24/7 helpline and on-site maintenance support, the system works in a similar way to hire bikes.
Users need to swipe a debit or credit card to release a chair (no fees are charged) and must return them correctly so they are available for other users.
Each additional hour or part of it after the 12-hour period costs £1. The scheme aims to ensure the wheelchairs are always in the right places at the right time.
The system was created by health-tech company Wheelshare, with the wheelchairs donated by a grateful Coventry family through the UHCW Charity.
For more information on Wheelshare at University Hospital, please refer to the user manual or frequently asked questions.
The Wheelshare support centre, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is available by telephoning 01747 440916.
When you visit University Hospital you will find that all of our departments and wards are clearly signposted. Many of our visitors also find our volunteers helpdesk located in main reception very helpful when asking for directions.
Ahead of your visit you may find it useful to look at our visitor map.
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Please ensure you have a current blood test request form, if not please contact your hospital consultant or GP and they will post one to you. Unfortunately, your blood test will need to be rescheduled if you do not have a blood test request form when you come to a Blood Test clinic.
All blood tests are by appointment, please book an appointment using the Book Online button below.
If you have an appointment and cannot attend, please remember to cancel or reschedule your appointment so that someone else can use the time slot that you no longer need.
If you cannot book an appointment online, family and friends may be able to help – you can book appointments for more than one person from one account. Booking online is the quickest way to make an appointment.
If this is not possible, there is a telephone line for those who cannot book online. Please call 02476 153546 between 8am and 1pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.