New Royal Papworth Opens

[MichaelJH]

The first patients have been admitted to the new Royal Papworth located at Cambridge's Biomedical Campus. This is around fifteen miles from the old location at Papworth Everard. I have been a patient on the campus and it is both large and impressive. Most hospitals have a coffee shop and sometimes a canteen/restaurant. Here you have a Costa, M&S Simply Food, a burger outlet (tut-tut), a sort of corner shop and other food/assorted outlets. I think those of you heading there are in for a very positive experience.

The old hospital (101 years old) closes next week.

[Lezzers]

Thanks MichaeljH, we're off to Papworth next month & really looking forward to seeing the new building.

[MichelleLed in reply to Lezzers]

Its amazing! the design of the building is stunning!

[Lezzers in reply to MichelleLed]

It is exciting & the journey will be easier for us but of course for some it will make their journey more difficult which will be more stressful.

[bantam12]

We will be doing a mammoth road trip to Papworth in the not to distant future, Mmmm M&S food hall, BRI has one and it was must stop off on my way out after visiting hubby, he was in 9 weeks so their profits went up 🤣

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to bantam12]

Healthier choices (if careful) than burger joint!

[Jils]

I am awaiting my appointment for there. Sounds an amazing place. I feel honoured and even happy, if that's the right word....as I get the impression I am going to the best 😊

[Lezzers]

We got a nice letter giving parking options, public transport options, hospital bus options, park & ride etc. And as a patient you get a preferred rate for the parking, if you get a space!! All that and a burger, what more you could you want...Cambridge is the best. I'm hoping we'll take the public transport option for the opportunity to shop!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I went by car for my pre-op. Parking wasn't an issue just had to go way up the very tall multistorey. For surgery took the train and then the bus (about every ten minutes) that goes straight into the campus.

P.S. Best hospital food I have had except when private!

[Lezzers]

He wouldn't dare....would he???

[MichelleLed]

Parking is right outside!

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to MichelleLed]

I was in Addenbrookes hospital not the new Papworth which was still under construction.

[daisy2311]

Being local and having worked at Addenbrookes next door, I have mixed feelings about this. Obviously the standards of care are absolutely the most important thing, but I will be sad to see so much history lost when the old hospital will be flattened for housing no doubt. Plus those fifteen miles are a journey from hell during peak times not to mention the parking. I used to pay £50 a month if I could find a space..I paid to work! Many people won't or simply cant travel by public transport. I wish they built it elsewhere to be honest.

[Katydl]

I have been on the Addenbrookes site and the same food places to eat are also there.

It amazes me how hospitals never really promote healthy foods. It seems trendy and easier to promote brands.

My fear of going to the new site, is cost of parking . it’s going to be really expensive for a few hours as with Addenbrookes as oppose to the old site, not to mention the traffic headache.

It’s great that the building is new and shiny, but at what cost to the patients and staff?

[Lezzers in reply to Katydl]

I don't think the parking is gonna be cheap but you will get a preferential rate if you're a patient there. Definantely, enquire about that if you do park there.

[Katydl in reply to Lezzers]

Even if it is an outpatient appointment?

[Lezzers in reply to Katydl]

I believe so, presumably if you're an in-patient you wouldn't need parking??? but I'll check our paperwork tonight & report back

[Katydl in reply to Lezzers]

Okay That would be helpful, but I am not optimistic .

Thanks again

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Katydl]

When I went for my pre-op at Addenbrookes I had to get the parking ticket authorised by the sister in the unit for a preferential rate on exiting the car park.

[Katydl in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you for that MichealJh. I will remember to ask when I visit cardiology outpatients. I will let you know how I get on.

It’s not until 22nd May though.

[Lezzers in reply to Katydl]

patients will be entitled to discounted parking (currently £3.60 per day) but you will need to show your appt letter or card at the customer service desk within the car park for the discount to be applied. Other rates apply for visitors. It's multi storey car park 2. There are 4 blue badge spaces outside the hospital & additional disabled spaces on levels 1-4. There are a few spaces outside the hospital for for picking up/dropping off patients but maximum 30 min stay. Hope this helps

[Katydl in reply to Lezzers]

I stand corrected. I have been a few times to Addenbrookes as a patient and I never knew this . Thank you .

[Lezzers in reply to Katydl]

Did you not get the info re parking, public transport etc plus a map of the hospital & area, with your appt letter?

[Katydl in reply to Lezzers]

Not that I can remember. My current letter does not say that either.

[Lezzers in reply to Katydl]

We had a leaflet & map that came with the appt letter. You could give them a ring & ask them to send them. I'd post a copy here if it wasn't beyond my technical skills!

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Katydl]

If you click on the link there is a downloadable PDF about getting there and parking:

royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-ho...

[Lezzers in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you, very helpful

[Ads568]

I have just been discharged after having an urgent heart transplant at the old Royal Papworth Hospital. I received wonderful care from all during my 10 week stay, and I’m sure the heart of Papworth is the people & the ethos, which hopefully will transfer to the new building. The history will always be there, just the tired bricks & mortar replaced. The future looks bright!

[Rishmain]

My youngest daughter is a critical care nurse at Papworth they are all very excited to be working at the new hospital she starts there next week

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Rishmain]

I know three people who have had excellent treatment and care at RNOH (Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital) Stanmore. It is currently being redeveloped and 99% are looking forward to it. One area they will not miss are the "slope wards" that were put up quickly in WW2. Taking someone from a ward to X-ray were a good cardio workout before I developed angina! Progress means new buildings.

[Chappychap in reply to Rishmain]

You must be very proud of your daughter, what a wonderful career.

[Rishmain in reply to Chappychap]

Yes we are it was completely her choice made before my own diagnosis

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The old Papworth was wonderful (as a patient), it had a real old 'cottage hospital' feel. I am deeply indebted to the stellar staff there for enabling me to continue life and even live long enough to become a forum pest here...

New Papworth looks incredible, and I'm working as hard as I can to ensure I never see the inside of it. 👍