The Oleaster
NHS mental health hospital · Birmingham
The Oleaster is an NHS mental health hospital in Birmingham, run by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation 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
- 0121 301 2200
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: 0121 301 2200
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
The Oleaster
6 Mindelsohn Crescent
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SY
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
Nearest stations:
- University about 8 minutes' walkNational Rail
- Selly Oak about 13 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: The Oleaster, New Fosse Way, 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 | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
More details
| CQC location ID | RXTD4 |
|---|
Official website: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation 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 The Oleaster?
Telephone: 0121 301 2200.
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Printed from https://ukhospitals.uk/hospital/the-oleaster/ on 13 November 2026.