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Royal Berkshire Hospital
Royal Berkshire Hospital - Main entrance and building exterior. Located in Reading, Berkshire.
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Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Current Wait Times

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Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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About Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berkshire Hospital is a major acute hospital in Reading, Berkshire, providing emergency and specialist care to the people of Reading and the wider Berkshire area. As part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, it offers a comprehensive range of services including 24/7 emergency care, specialist medical and surgical services, maternity care, and outpatient clinics. The hospital serves a population of around 500,000 people across Reading, Wokingham, Newbury, and surrounding areas.

Emergency Department (A&E)

This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.

Available Services

Emergency Department
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
Specialist Services
Critical Care
Stroke Services
Trauma Services

Specialties

Cardiology
Stroke Care
Trauma
Oncology
Maternity
Pediatrics
Neurology
Renal Services

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.

Contact Information

Address

London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Phone

0118 322 5111

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.

Public Transport

Reading Buses routes 4, 17, 23, 24, 27, 29, 42, 43 stop nearby. Reading train station is approximately 1 mile away.

Location

Royal Berkshire Hospital is located at London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

For emergencies such as:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Acute confused state
  • Fits that are not stopping
  • Chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns or scalds
  • Stroke
  • Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berkshire Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Reading and the wider Berkshire area, including the nearby areas of:

ReadingWokinghamBracknellWoodleyEarleyTilehurstCaversham

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025