Franklyn Hospital
NHS mental health hospital · Exeter
Franklyn Hospital is an NHS mental health hospital in Exeter, Devon, run by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- Telephone
- 01392 208417
Information checked 16 October 2026.
Urgent help
This is a mental health hospital and does not have an A&E department. If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. If someone's life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Wards are staffed 24 hours a day. Visits are arranged with the ward team.
Appointments and access
Admission to a mental health hospital is arranged by mental health teams, usually after an assessment. You cannot refer yourself for an inpatient stay. If someone you care about is staying here, the ward team can tell you about visiting and how to keep in touch.
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01392 208417
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
Franklyn Hospital
Franklyn Drive
Cowick Lane
St Thomas
Exeter
EX2 9HS
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
Nearest station:
- Exeter St Thomas about 15 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Orchard Gardens, Dunsford Road, about 3 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules are set by each ward. Check with the hospital before you visit.
Book, change or complain
- Book or manage your first outpatient appointment
- Patient advice (PALS) and other contact details
- This hospital on the NHS website
- Manage your referral (NHS e-Referral Service)
- What the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) does
- Read inspection reports (CQC)
- Get an email when CQC inspects this hospital
- Tell CQC about your care
- Find your local Healthwatch
About this hospital
| Provider | Devon Partnership NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Exeter |
More details
| NHS organisation code | RWV98 |
|---|---|
| CQC location ID | RWV98 |
Official website: Devon Partnership NHS Trust website
Hospital services
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Hospitals - Mental health/capacity
Service types are regulatory categories, not a full list of departments. Being registered for a service does not always mean it is running now. Check with the hospital.
Regulation and quality
We do not have this information yet. Contact the hospital directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Franklyn Hospital?
Telephone: 01392 208417.
Nearby hospitals
Mental health hospital · No A&E
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About 1.9 miles away
Mental health hospital · No A&E
Exeter Road, Dawlish, EX7 0NR
About 8.6 miles away
Mardon Neuro-rehabilitation Centre
Specialist hospital · No A&E
Mardon House, Exeter, EX2 4UD
About 1.6 miles away
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Heavitree
Community hospital · No A&E
Gladstone Road, Exeter, EX1 2ED
About 1.8 miles away
Distances are straight-line estimates from postcode locations.
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Printed from https://ukhospitals.uk/hospital/franklyn-hospital/ on 12 November 2026.