Information Sheet - The South West Cardiothoracic Centre
This information has been prepared to assist patients and their visitors during the hospital stay.
Telephone numbers:
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Bickleigh, 01752 439163
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Braunton, 01752 431743
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Burrator, 01752 432670
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Clearbrook, 01752 439143
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Crownhill, 01752 431745 or 01752 432477
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Postbridge, 01752 431225
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Torcross, 01752 439121
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Torrington, 01752 431782
View Derriford hospital floor maps
Your co-operation would be appreciated in limiting the number of enquiries.
Please note:
Mobile telephone use is restricted in some areas. Please observe the signs which indicate when their use is allowed.
Transport
Hospital transport can be arranged to take you home at a nominal cost. This facility is for patients only. However, patients must make every effort to make their own transport arrangements.
Should you require transport for healthcare appointments at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, please telephone the Transport Access Patients Service (TAPS) on one of the numbers below who will deal with your enquiry or contact your GP’s surgery.
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Patients registered with a Devon GP 0345 155 1009
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Patients registered with a Cornish GP 01872 252211
Facilities
The hospital has a cash point, Marks & Spencer, Bakery, Newsagents, a League of Friends shop are located on Level 6 in the main entrance concourse.
Car Parking
There is limited parking on the hospital site that is subject to a Pay and Display system or pay on exit system.
Personal Property
Normally we ask that you do not bring valuables with you for security reasons and we would appreciate that personal belongings are kept to a minimum due to limited storage space.
As a guide we suggest you bring:
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Pyjamas/nightdress x 3 sets (front opening recommended)
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Slippers
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Wash bag/toiletries
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Dressing Gown
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All current medications
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Change for phone calls, newspapers
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Restaurant/Café/Shops
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Greens Restaurant, Level 7- serving hot and cold meals, deli counter, salad bar and various Vending facilities with various choices of sandwiches and meals with microwave facility.
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Warrens Bakery/Café, Level 6, main entrance — various hot and cold snacks, pastries, tea/coffee etc.
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Warrens Bakery on Level 3 Terence Lewis Building and various other vending facilities throughout the hospital for food, snacks and drinks.
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Marks and Spencer shop at main entrance
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WH Smith inside main entrance on Level 6
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Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, Subway, Koh Thai Noodle – Situated at the bottom of the Bircham Multistorey Car Park