Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex

About our hospitals - Broomfield Hospital

The Trust provides a wide range of first class services across our mid and south Essex hospitals, including A&E, emergency medicine and surgery, elective surgery in most specialities, and maternity and paediatric services.

Our Broomfield Hospital site based in Chelmsford is home to the internationally renowned St Andrew's burns and plastics centre, which provides a supra-regional burns service to a population of 9.8 million people.

For more information about the hospital, click on the drop-downs below before your visit.

Broomfield Hospital Ward Information

The letters and numbers give the location and the floor number
(ie C250 = C zone 2 = second floor 250 = room number on second floor.)

Accident and Emergency (A&E)

External Entrance - Level 2.

Call 0300 443 0245.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/broomfield-hospital-accident-and-emergency.

Accident and Emergency (A&E) — paediatrics

External Entrance - Level 2.

Call 0300 443 0066.

Acute Medical Unit (AMU, A207)

Zone A - 2nd floor, room 07 Medical Assessment Call 01245 513907.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Antenatal ward (A404)

Zone A, 4th floor, room 04 Antenatal.

Call 0300 443 2550.

Visiting time are between 9am and 8.30pm.

Antenatal emergency assessment unit — View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a404-antenatal-day-assessment-unit.

Antenatal clinic — View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a401-antenatal-clinic.

Baddow ward (C250)

Zone C, 2nd floor, room 50 Care of the Elderly.

Call 0300 443 0403.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/c250-baddow-ward.

Bardfield ward (A350)

Zone C, 3rd floor, room 50 Care of the Elderly.

Call 0300 443 0474.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Billericay ward (E321)

Zone E, 3rd floor, room 21 ENT/Oral Max Fax.

Call 0300 443 0406.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Braxted ward (C251)

Zone C, 2nd floor, room 51.

Care of the Elderly.

Call 0300 443 0404.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/c251-braxted-ward.

Burns Adults ward (E221)

Zone E, 2nd floor, room 21.

Adult Burns.

Call 0300 443 0475.

Visiting times are between 2pm and 7pm.

Burns Intensive Care Unit (ITU)

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/e220-burns-itu.

Children's Burns ward (E225)

Zone E, 2nd floor, room 25.

Paediatric Burns.

Call 0300 443 0405.

Visiting times are 10am and 8pm, however only the parent that is not staying overnight can visit anytime.

Day Stay Admissions/Unit (B448)

Zone B, 4th floor, room 48.

Day Cases.

Call 01245 514030.

Visiting times are not available.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/b448-day-stay-unit.

Discharge Lounge (C451) Lister Ward

Zone C, 4th floor, room 51.

Call 0300 443 0450.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/c451-lister-ward.

Frailty Assessment Base (FAB, A203)

Zone A, 2nd floor, room 03 and is based on Gosfield ward.

Acute Frailty Unit.

Call 0300 443 0481.

Visiting times — please speak to the senior sister.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a203-gosfield-ward.

Feering ward (E125)

Zone E, 1st Floor, room 25.

Call 0300 443 0554.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Felsted ward (A205)

Zone A, 2nd floor, room 05.

Renal and Cardiac.

Call 0300 443 0477.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a205-felsted-ward.

General High Dependency Unit (GHDU, A211)

Zone A, 2nd floor, room 11.

High Dependency.

Call 0300 443 5373.

Visiting times are between 2pm and 4pm / 5pm and 7pm.

General Intensive Care Unit (GICU, E226)

Zone E, 2nd floor, room 26.

Intensive Care.

Call 0300 443 0356.

Visiting times are between 2pm and 4pm / 5pm and 7pm.

Gosfield Acute Frailty Unit (A203)

Zone A, 2nd floor, room 03.

Acute Frailty Unit.

Ward — call 0300 443 0481.

Frailty assessment bay — call 0300 443 0481.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a203-gosfield-ward.

Heybridge ward (A303)

Zone A, 3rd floor, room 03 Gastric Surgery and Oncology.

Call 0300 443 0482.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

John Ray ward (E323)

Zone E, 3rd floor, room 23 Elective.

Orthopaedic.

Call 0300 443 0483.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/e323-john-ray-ward.

Lister ward (C451) Discharge Lounge

Zone C, 4th floor, room 51.

Call 0300 443 0450.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/c451-lister-ward.

Labour ward (A402)

Zone A, 4th floor, room 02.

Call 0300 443 4224.

Visiting times are between 2pm and 7pm for two birthing partners throughout labour and two additional visitors.

Maternity Triage (A404)

Zone A, 4th floor, room 04, Antenatal.

Call 0300 443 7165.

Visiting times are between 9am and 8.30pm.

Mayflower ward (E322)

Zone E, 3rd floor, room 22.

Surgical Ward.

Call 0300 443 0485.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/e322-myflower-ward.

Neonatal Unit (A406)

Zone A, 4th floor room 06.

Neonatal Care.

Call 0300 443 0534.

Visiting times are 24/7.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a406-neonatal-unit.

Notley ward (E223)

Zone E, 2nd floor, room 23.

Emergency Orthopaedic.

Call 0300 443 0487.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/e223-notley-ward.

Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU, E222)

Zone E, 1st floor, room 22.

Assessment.

Call 01245 513256.

Visiting times — please speak with the senior sister.

Phoenix ward (E122)

Zone E, 1st floor, room 22.

Paediatric Care.

Call 01245513904.

Visiting times are between 8am and 8pm.

Pegasus ward (E122)

Zone E, 1st floor, room 22.

Paediatric Care.

Call 01245 513939.

Visiting times are not available.

Postnatal ward (A405)

Zone A, 4th floor, room 05.

Postnatal Care.

Call 0300 443 7632.

Maternity Sister, call 01245 513928.

Maternity Reception, call 01245 513927.

Visiting times are between 6am and 12am.

Rayne ward and Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU, A304)

Zone A, 3rd floor, room 04.

Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a304-rayne-ward.

Main ward

Call 0300 443 0242.

Inpatients.

Early pregnancy unit (EPU)

Call 0300 443 2600.

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC, A204)

Zone A, 2nd floor, room 4.

Medical.

Call 01245 513207.

Visiting times are between 8am and 8pm weekdays and 10am and 6pm weekend.

Surgical and Assessment Unit (SATU, B344)

Zone B, 3rd floor, room 44.

Surgical Emergencies — formally known as the surgical emergency ward (SEW).

Call 0300 443 0564.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Surgical Same Day Emergency Unit

Zone B, 3rd floor, room 42.

Call 01245 516962.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Stock ward (E320)

Zone E, 3rd floor - room 20.

Plastic Surgery ward.

Call 0300 443 0494.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/e320-stock-ward.

Stroke Unit (A302)

Zone A, 3rd floor, room 02.

Acute stroke patients.

Call 0300 443 7662 or 0300 443 3705.

Visiting times are between 2pm and 4pm / 5pm and 7pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a302-stroke-unit.

Terling ward (A305)

Zone A, 3rd floor, room 05.

Respiratory.

Call 0300 443 0496.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a305-terling-ward.

Tiptree ward (C351)

Zone C, 3rd floor, room 51.

General Medicine.

Call 0300 443 0497.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/c351-tiptree-ward.

Tollesbury ward (E222)

Zone E, 2nd floor, room 22.

Gastro ward.

Call 0300 443 0498.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

Wizard ward (A301)

Zone A, 3rd floor, room 01.

Paediatric day case.

Call 01245 513606.

Visiting times — please speak with the senior sister.

Writtle ward (C450)

Zone C, 4th floor, room 50.

Care of the elderly.

Call 0300 443 0499.

Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/c450-writtle-ward.

Planning your journey

Broomfield Hospital is Chelmsford, Essex with several conveniently situated transport links and 1,808 parking spaces. Whether you’re travelling by car, bus, train, bike or on foot - getting here is easier than ever.

By bus

There's a bus stop outside the main hospital atrium entrance and there are numerous bus routes servicing the hospital from across the area and further afield across mid and south Essex. Visit First Bus website to find routes and costs. More information can be found at Essex County Council's website.

Park and ride service

Patients, visitors and NHS staff can catch a shuttle to and from Broomfield Hospital using the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride. This runs every half-hour from 6:30am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The shuttle is run by Essex County Council’s minibus fleet, Ugobus, with standard Park and Ride ticket prices.

Find out more at https://www.travelessex.co.uk.

Chelmsford Community Transport

Chelmsford community transport is a patient transport scheme provided by volunteers for patients and their families who have difficulty getting to and from their hospital appointment. They offer an affordable door to door service with their wheelchair accessible minibuses or your concessionary bus pass is also accepted. All drivers are friendly DBS checked. Assisted trips are also available.

For more information on how to book, visit their website www.chelmsfordct.org or call 01245 477750.

By train

Greater Anglia Rail operates frequent trains to Chelmsford station where a bus can be caught direct to Broomfield Hospital. Ask for a plus bus ticket before travelling. This will include both your bus and train fares and save you time on your journey.

By bike

There are cycle routes leading into Broomfield Hospital and cycle parking can be found outside the main hospital atrium.

By car/motorbike

Signposted from the A12, the hospital can be accessed from multiple directions. Enter our postcode CM1 7ET into your satnav or see Google location map for directions.

Our hospital site is very busy, please make sure that you plan your journey to allow plenty of time to get parked ahead of your appointment.

Need travel support?

If you need help with the cost of traveling to and from our hospitals or anywhere that offers healthcare, visit the NHS healthcare travel cost scheme website.

Finding your way around

An illustration of the Broomfield Hospital site map. You can save this to your device by either touching and holding on the image and choosing to save it (mobile) or if you're on a desktop, right-click on the image and save image.

There have been many location changes - please check and follow the signboards on-site.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust .

Toilets — View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/broomfield-hospital-toilets.

Cafés

The Acorn Food Pod

The Acorn Food pod, will replace Pudding Wood Café Monday 4 December

Serving hot food for breakfast and lunch, the Acorn food pod is located next to the Medical Academic Unit. This is currently open to staff only.

Open 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday

Costa Coffee

A Costa Coffee stand in the middle of the atrium, adjacent to the entrance to zone E.

Open 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 4pm at the weekend.

The stall is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/costa.

Fontanella

The sit-down coffee shop is located at the front of the atrium

Open 7am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm at the weekend.

The cafe is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/fontanella.

Shops

Pharmacy

Outpatients in the Main Atrium, is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a103-pharmacy.

Friends of Broomfield

Shop 1, south entrance is open 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Shop 2, end of atrium, adjacent to A111 is open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Both shops are closed on weekends and bank holidays. The Friends also run a trolley service which can be encountered on most routes throughout the hospital.

M&S Simply Food

M&S can be found in the middle of the atrium accessible through the main entrance or the central corridor.

Open 7.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. 8.30am to 8pm on Saturday and 10am to 8pm on Sunday.

Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

WH Smith

WH Smith can be found in the middle of the atrium accessible through the main entrance or the central corridor.

Open 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 6pm at the weekend.

Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Vending and cash machines

Cashiers

View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/cashiers.

Vending machines

There are many vending machines throughout the hospital that offer food and drink refreshments. You can find them in:

Zone A at in the central corridor, on level 2 - A&E department waiting room, near A205, and on level 3 near A305

Zone C on level 2 in the lift lobby

Zone E on level 1 in the lift lobby and level 2 in the lift lobby.

Cash Machines (ATM)

There are three cash machines available, some may have a charge for using the service. You can find them in:

Zone A on level 1, in the atrium inside WH Smith (free)

Zone B on level 2 near south entrance and opposite the reception desk

Zone E on level 1 in the lift lobby

Post box

There's a Royal Mail post box located outside M&S Simply Food in the atrium.

Public payphones

There are payphones located in:

Zone B in the south entrance, opposite lifts

Zone A on level 1 in the central corridor and opposite the travel centre

Social spaces

We have areas where you can sit, rest and eat during your visit. These are the wellbeing terrace, main entrance courtyard and at the end of the atrium.

Please make sure you maintain social distancing during your time at our hospital and ensure you wear a face mask or face covering whilst on site. A face covering can be a face mask, a scarf or bandana.

Parking

You can find all the information about parking methods and charges, free parking permits and Blue Badge holder parking on our parking information page.

Search the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust website