Newtown Hospital
NHS mental health hospital · Worcester
Newtown Hospital is an NHS mental health hospital in Worcester, run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care 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
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 3.5 weeks (whole trust)
- Telephone
- 01905 733172
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.
Waiting times at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
These figures are for the whole trust, which runs 7 hospitals listed on this site, not just Newtown Hospital. Waits at this hospital may be shorter or longer.
Other hospitals in this trust:
- Evesham Community Hospital
- Malvern Community Hospital
- Pershore Community Hospital
- Princess of Wales Community Hospital
- Tenbury Community Hospital
- Stonebow Unit
Waiting for planned treatment
These are people who were still waiting at the end of August 2026 for non-urgent treatment led by a consultant, counted from the referral. The table shows the trust’s 5 specialties with the most people waiting. “Half waited less than” is the median wait. The NHS maximum waiting time for non-urgent, consultant-led treatment is 18 weeks.
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 92 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 18 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and orthopaedics | 42 | 3.5 weeks | 12 weeks | 97.6% |
| All specialties | 42 | 3.5 weeks | 12 weeks | 97.6% |
If your GP refers you, in most cases you have the legal right to choose which hospital you go to for your first appointment. Compare waiting times at hospitals near you.
Source: NHS England, Consultant-led Referral to Treatment Waiting Times (August 2026, published 8 October 2026). Official statistics for the trust as a whole. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence.
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: 01905 733172
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
Newtown Hospital
Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 24 October 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Worcester Shrub Hill about 30 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Aconbury Unit, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, about 2 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
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
- How to book a hospital appointment
- 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 | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Worcester |
More details
| CQC location ID | R1AX7 |
|---|
Official website: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust website
Hospital services
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Community services - Healthcare
- Community services - Mental Health
- Community services - Substance abuse
- Hospital
- 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 Newtown Hospital?
Telephone: 01905 733172.
Nearby hospitals
A&E open 24 hours
Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD
About 0.1 miles away
Community hospital · No A&E
Queen Elizabeth House, Pershore, WR10 1PS
About 7.0 miles away
Community hospital · No A&E
185 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1EX
About 7.6 miles away
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Community hospital · No A&E
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0BB
About 11.7 miles away
Distances are straight-line estimates from postcode locations.
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