The Accident and Emergency (A&E)
service will respond immediately to
those people who are acutely ill, or have life or limb
threatening problems.
The majority of people, however, who
attend the A&E Department have minor, non-life-threatening or
limb-threatening injuries and illnesses.
It is important that people
with such minor injuries/illnesses consider which part of the NHS
is most appropriate for them.
What should I expect when I arrive at A&E?
When you arrive at A&E as a patient, you will be assessed by
a nurse or doctor who will determine the nature of your illness or
injury. You may be sent for an X-ray and/or might be given some
medicines to relieve any pain. Not all patients requiring an X-ray
will have this done before seeing the doctor. This will depend on
the nature of the injury and the complexity of the problem.
Staff details
Matron: Brenda Morton
Opening hours: All
Visitors allowed: Two
per bed
Mobile phones allowed: No
Wheelchair access: Yes
How to get there: The
Accident and Emergency Department is in its own building, set back
between the Main Entrance and Maternity Block on Craven road. Note
that the roadway between these two buildings is for ambulances
only. There are spaces immediately on entering the Craven Road
multi-storey car park for Accident and Emergency drop-off.
Pedestrian access is via the roadway behind the car park -
follow the signs. There is no access to A&E from the main
entrance block
Accident and Emergency, Centre block
Useful contacts
A&E
Royal Berkshire
NHS Foundation Trust
Centre Block
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
0118 322 7020