Velindre Cancer Centre
NHS specialist hospital · Cardiff
Velindre Cancer Centre is an NHS specialist hospital in Cardiff, Wales, run by Velindre University 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
- 029 2061 5888
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
This hospital does not have a 24-hour A&E department. Call 999 or go to A&E if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. If it is urgent but not life-threatening, call NHS 111 Wales on 111, free from landlines and mobiles.
Opening times
This hospital is not listed as having an A&E department. Outpatient clinics, tests and scans run at set times, so check your appointment letter or call the hospital.
Appointments and access
First outpatient appointments
To see a specialist at an NHS hospital, you usually need a referral, for example from your GP, dentist or optometrist. Your appointment letter or text message tells you when and where to go.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 029 2061 5888
Location and travel
Address and map
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Find care near here
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
Nearest stations:
- Coryton about 8 minutes' walkNational Rail
- Whitchurch (Cardiff) about 11 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Velindre Hospital, Velindre Road, 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
We do not have visiting details for this hospital yet. Contact the hospital before you go. For advice or to raise a concern:
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
Book, change or complain
- Search inspection reports (Healthcare Inspectorate Wales)
- Llais: the independent voice for people using health services in Wales
About this hospital
| Health board | Velindre University NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS specialist hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
Official website: Velindre Cancer Centre website
Hospital services
We do not have a list of services for this hospital yet. Contact the hospital to ask.
Regulation and quality
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales inspects hospitals in Wales and publishes reports, but does not give hospitals a single overall rating like the CQC in England. Read about inspections.
Sources: NHS Organisation Data Service; telephone number from the official website, checked 2 November 2026; location from the ONS Postcode Directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Velindre Cancer Centre?
Telephone: 029 2061 5888.
Does Velindre Cancer Centre have an A&E department?
It is not listed as having an A&E department or minor injuries unit in the official figures.
Nearby hospitals
A&E open 24 hours
University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW
About 1.8 miles away
No A&E
Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9XB
About 2.8 miles away
No A&E
Glossop Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 0SZ
About 3.6 miles away
Distances are straight-line estimates from postcode locations.
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