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.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is live accross 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.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for free hospital car parking, click here.
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
Ward 21 Short Stay Surgery
Ward 21 Medicine
Ward 22 General Surgical Ward
Ward 22 ECU
Ward 22 SAU
Ward 22 Vascular
Ward 33 Surgery - Gastroenterology
Ward 33 - Urology
Ward 33 - Surgery
Ward 53 Orthopaedics
Ward 53 MTEC
The current visiting hours at University Hospital are as follows (please ring the doorbell if the ward doors are locked):
We recognise and respect the important role played by families and carers in helping patients recover. Therefore, if you wish to extend your visiting time, or visit outside of the official visiting times, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the nursing team.
We ask that there are no more than two visitors per bed at any one time. This helps us to maintain privacy, dignity and an environment that supports all of our patients to rest and recover. Please ask the nurse in charge in regards to children under the age of 12 years visiting relatives on the ward.
As a carer (and with the patient's permission), your support in the delivery of care will be welcomed and valued. However, we do ask that you work with our ward staff to ensure you have the rest and support you need to maintain your own health and wellbeing whilst your family member is in our care.
All visitors are reminded to use the alcohol hand rub provided when entering and leaving wards.
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Visiting hours for the maternity wards (24 and 25)
*Visiting times for our maternity wards are 7pm to 8pm each day for friends and family, one birthing partner only is able to visit 24 hours a day. To give mum and baby the rest that they need, and to prevent infection to newborns, we politely ask you to adhere to the visiting times above.
We regret that children are not normally allowed except the parents' own, but please check with ward staff
When you visit University Hospital you will find that all of our departments and wards are clearly sign posted. 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 also find it useful to look at an interactive floor plan and print out our floor plans below.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
Shielding Patients in very high risk for COVID Group
All people who have been identified as very high risk (requiring shielding) for COVID are in the process of being contacted by their clinician regarding their ongoing care. If you require a blood test whilst shielding as part of your care, appointment details including when and where your blood test will be carried out will be sent to you via a text message from SwiftQueue who manage our blood test bookings.
If you have regular blood tests and have been asked to have these, please ensure you have blood forms at home available; if you haven’t please contact your specialty to have some sent to you in advance of your blood tests.
Older People and Vulnerable Adults
People who are in the groups identified by the government as higher risk e.g are over 70 or receive a yearly flu jab, but are not in the very high risk (requiring shielding) group, can attend our normal blood test clinics. The blood test clinics and waiting areas have been adapted so that social distancing can be maintained.
Please check the locations on the map below.
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
April 2020 NEW - This Clinic is now by appointment. Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.