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Visiting the hospice
If you wish to visit somebody who is staying in the hospice, please be aware that our visiting hours are from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Any visits outside these hours, including overnight stays, must be agreed in advance with the nurse in charge and will only be considered in individual circumstances.
However, we ask you do not visit if:
- You’ve recently been in contact with someone with a respiratory illness.
- You are feeling unwell yourself.
- You’ve had diarrhoea and/or vomiting. Please wait until you are 48 hours symptom-free before visiting.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to protect everyone in our care.
Parking
We have designated electric car charging ports outside of the Hospice and Joan Tomkins Centre.
Parking is available at the front of the Hospice for all visitors and there are designated disabled bays.
Visitors are asked to sign in and out at reception upon arrival and as you leave. Entry to the Hospice is through the main door at reception. If you are visiting out of office hours please press the buzzer at the main entrance to be let in.
Unable to visit?
We have a patient mobile phone that you can speak to your loved one on. IPU reception can assist with the number for this.
Our address:
Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9JU
Visiting rules
Getting here
By train:
The nearest train station to St Helena Hospice is Colchester train station located on North Station Road where there are many services throughout Essex and London operated by Greater Anglia. There is a taxi rank and local bus stops located by the train station to help you reach us once you arrive.
By bus:
There are multiple bus routes which pass by or near to St Helena Hospice. These bus routes include:
- 2
- 8
- 51
- 52
If you have any questions or concerns
If you have any concerns or questions about visiting the Hospice please do not hesitate to call us and speak to a member of our team on 01206 845 566; we are happy to help in any way we can. The Hospice can be contacted 24/7 and phone calls can be made to patients via the above number at any time of day.