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Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH 

• Derriford hospital site map.pdf[pdf] 87KB  

• Derriford hospital floor maps  

Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC)

The Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC), Research Way, Plymouth, PL6 8BU

Find direction to the Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC)

Eye Infirmary, REI 

REI, International Business Park, 3 Alpha Way, Plymouth PL6 5ZF off William Prance Road   

Find out about the eye Infirmary, REI  

The Child Development Centre 

Child Development Centre, Scott Hospital, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ 

Visit the Child Development Centre 

Plymouth Dialysis Unit 

Plymouth Dialysis Unit, Eaton Business Park, Plymbridge Road, Plymouth PL6 7PN 

More information about the Plymouth Dialysis Unit 

Mount Gould Hospital 

Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7QD 

Visit Mount Gould Hospital 

Urgent Treatment centre (UTC) and Minor Injury Units (MIU) 

Urgent Treatment Centre 

• UTC Cumberland Centre (Plymouth), Damerel Close, Plymouth, PL1 4JZ 

Minor Injury Units 

• MIU - South Hams Hospital (Kingsbridge), Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AT 

• MIU - Tavistock Hospital, Spring Hill, Tavistock, PL19 8LD 

Visit the Urgent Treatment centre (UTC) and Minor Injury Units (MIU) 

Buses

• You can buy single bus tickets for £2 on numerous journeys until 31 December 2024.       

• Most buses are wheelchair accessible.  

• If you receive benefits, you can claim a refund from the Derriford Hospital Cashier on level 7.  You must show proof of benefits and your bus ticket at each visit to re-claim fares.   

Timetables 

• View CityBus timetables and maps or go to the CityBus Travel Centre shop at 26-28 Royal Parade. 

• View Stagecoach timetable 

• Plan your journey with Traveline or call 0871 200 22 33 

• Bus network map 

Park and Ride

• There is a public park and ride site located north of Derriford Hospital at the George junction.  

• Parking is free, although you will need to purchase a ticket to travel on the bus. Alternatively, you can walk to the hospital in about 20 minutes. 

• For bus numbers and timetables visit the councils George park and ride page.  

Taxis 

• You can phone TAXIFIRST free from the Derriford Hospital foyer on 01752 222222.  

• Check with your taxi provider if you need wheelchair accessibility. 

There are other taxi providers, some of which are wheelchair accessible meaning patients can remain in their wheelchairs without transferring. 

Trains 

• The closest railway station is Plymouth Station in the city centre. 

• Check National Rail Enquiries for train timetables or call on 03457 48 49 50  

• There are direct bus services between the railway station and Derriford hospital. Plymouth City Bus 42, 42A and 42C. Stagecoach number 1. 

• See 'Our Sites' section for parking information at other sites. 

• Motorcycles do not pay when using a motorcycle parking space. View our hospital site map for motorcycle parking spaces.pdf [pdf] 131KB 

• Disabled parking. Parking for blue badge holders is free of charge across the site when parked in a marked disabled bay. See our Disabled Parking section for more information. 

• There are other circumstances where you may qualify for free parking. See our 'Free and discounted parking section'.

 

Parking charges at Derriford Hospital

Length of stay	Fee
0 to 15 minutes	Free
15 minutes to 2 hours	£2.70
2 to 3 hours	£3.90
3 to 4 hours	£4.80
4 to 5 hours	£6.50
5 to 6 hours	£8.50
Over 6 hours	£15.00

Different carparks have different methods of payment. You will either pay and display or pay on exit.

Derriford hospital site map.pdf[pdf] 87KB

Pay and display 

Some of our car parks are pay and display and require you to purchase a ticket from the machine located in the car park at the time that you park.  

• Pay and display machines accept cash only 

• Visitors who can only find a space in pay and display and do not have cash can take their car details to the parking desk in the main entrance and pay by card. 

• Pay and Display are in the North West Quadrant and by Rowan House. 

Pay on exit 

If you use a pay on exit car park you will pay for your parking at the end of your visit. These carparks use Automatic Number Plate Recognition. 

• Pay on exit machines accept cash or card 

• Blue badge holders, see Disabled Parking section  

Pay on exit machines are in: 

• Main hospital entrance on level 6 

• Car Park A 

• Multi-storey car park. One in the main foyer, one on level 0 (near the back) and one on level 2 (near the back) 

• Entrance to the top of car cark C 

Parking App 

You can use the Saba Parking App on your phone to pay for parking in Radiology and Brittany House.

We have a designated disabled car park and disabled parking spaces across the Derriford Hospital site.  

• Parking for blue badge holders is free of charge across the site when parked in a marked disabled bay.

• Car Park F is a designated disabled car park for patients. Blue badge parking is also available in car park A and the multistorey car park.

• If using a Pay on Exit car park: hold the barcode, in the photo side of your blue badge, under the scanner at the exit barrier machine. This will scan your badge and let you out for free. 

• There is a free shuttle bus to help patients get around the Derriford hospital site. For more information, read our Shuttle bus section.

View our hospital site map.pdf [pdf] 131KB

Find out about our disabled facilities

We have a free shuttle bus service available for those patients and their carers that need help getting around the Derriford Hospital site.

Available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

We regret that the bus cannot currently transport persons in wheelchairs, but folded wheelchairs, walkers & other large items can be accommodated.  

To use the service 

• Park in any disabled or standard car parking space, as applicable.  

• Call the parking desk on 01752 432000 or 07827 897431 giving your location. 

• The driver will collect you and drive you to wherever you need to go within the Derriford site.  

• After your appointment or visit is over, call again. You will be collected and returned to your parked vehicle. Alternatively, go to the parking desk, by the main entrance, who will call the bus for you. 

In addition to standard parking arrangements, if your stay is unexpectedly extended either due to clinics running late or unexpected admission to hospital, then please ask the ward or department to contact the parking office on 32000 giving your car details and which car park you are parked in.

Free parking 

Available to: 

• Resident parents of children in hospital or parents whose babies are being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 

• Relatives of those patients who are critically ill. The critical care unit will contact the Parking Desk. 

• Oncology patients attending for treatment 

• Relatives of patients being cared for on the End of Life Care Pathway. 

• Those who are visiting the bereavement office or collecting a death certificate. 

• Members of the public donating blood if parked in the dedicated spaces in the multistorey car park (visit the Plymouth Blood Donor Centre website for more information). 

• All patients who are undergoing a course of treatment who are required to attend the hospital for at least 3 days a week (Must supply an appointment card or letter)

• Night Carers. You must show your carer ID for free parking. Day carers can get a reduced parking fee of £3, you must show your carer ID.

• Carers with a ward slip.

If you qualify under any of these groups, please go to the Parking Desk in main reception to obtain your special parking permit. Proof of appointments must be shown and an authorisation slip obtained from the department or ward. 

Discounts for frequent visitors 

Discounts are available for a week or longer: 

• £30 for a 5 day ticket 

• £40 for a 7 day ticket 

• £120 for 1 month ticket 

All concessionary tickets can be shared between different vehicles. 

For more information on these concessions please ring 01752 432 000 or go to the Parking Desk in main reception. 

Benefits Travel Expenses 

Some patients in receipt of certain state benefits may be entitled to a refund of their parking costs and travel expenses. You must show proof of benefits at each visit to re-claim fares. For further information please visit the Cashier’s Office (open from 10am until 2pm) on level 7 of Derriford Hospital or telephone 01752 439805. 

Available at the Multi Storey Car Park. 

• Charge your electric vehicle for up to 4 hours at pay as you go charge points. 

•  Most vehicles will be fully charged in three to five hours. 

• The charge points are 7kw mode three twin head charge points using type two connectors (not provided).  

How to use a charge point 

• Download the Pod Point App or sign in as guest via the Pod Point website 

• Plug in the charging cables to the car and then the charger 

• Find your charger in the app or on the website 

• Confirm your charging session 

A list of alternative charge points and tariffs can be found at www.plymouth.gov.uk/ev 

Charges 

• Parking charges apply in the Multi Storey Car Park.   

• Pay as you go charge points cost £2.50 an hour. This charge is payable until you unplug your vehicle, even after it's fully charged. You can’t stop charging using the Pod Point app.