Lymington New Forest Hospital is a large modern hospital located in the South West of Hampshire. The hospital has five inpatient wards including a stroke rehabilitation unit and medical assessment unit.
There are a range of diagnostic services available including radiology (CT scans, MRI scans, X-ray) and endoscopy.
A range of community health clinics are also run from the site including physiotheraphy, podiatry and a Parkinson's Service.
A number of other services are provided on the hospital site by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and PHL.
- Deerleap Ward (Stroke & general Rehabilitation Unit)
01590 663330 - Knightwood Ward (UHS Day Surgery Ward)
- Longbeech 1 Ward (Medical)
01590 663420
- Longbeech 2 Ward (Rehabilitation)
01590 663440
- Wilverley Ward (Medical)
01590 663400
- Medical Assessment Unit
01590 663073
- New Forest West Older Persons Mental Health team (previously the Becton Centre)
0300 303 1740
- Lymington Orthopaedics Choice
0300 003 0806
- Lymington Podiatry
01962 831130
- Parkinsons Service
0300 003 2186
Ward Visiting Times
- Visiting times are daily between 2pm and 8pm
- We are limited to 1-2 persons per bedside at a time.
- Please note you may be asked to leave in an emergency, if care is being delivered or if the patient needs rest.
- If you wish for an update from a clinical member of staff, please prearrange a time, so that we can ensure the relevant person is free to speak to you.
- Enhanced visiting arrangements are by special agreement with the nurse in charge. This is for patients approaching end of life or other special circumstances.
A number of diagnostic services are available:
- Ultrasound Scans
01590 663120 - X-rays
01590 663110 - MRI Scans
01590 663125 - CT Scans
01590 663125 - DEXA Scans
01590 663125 - Endoscopy
01590 663307
Phlebotomy (blood tests) are run by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. More information about the service can be found on their website: www.uhs.nhs.uk/OurServices/Pathology/PathologyPatientInformation
Catering and refreshments
- A cafe and vending machines are available at the hospital.
Chaplain
- There is a dedicated part-time Chaplain.
Onsite Pharmacy
The Lymington urgent treatment centreThe centre looks after patients with an urgent minor injury or an urgent minor illness which is not critical or life threatening. e.g. sprains, broken bones, bites or stings, as well as assessing and treating wounds. To access the service simply walk into the Urgent Treatment Centre at Lymington Hospital between 8am and 9pm, 365 days per year.
League of Friends
The League of Friends of Lymington New Forest Hospital provide extra care and amenities for the patients and staff at the hospital. Speak to representatives at the hospital itself, or visit the website here: www.lymingtonhospitalfriends.org
Contact number
How to find us
How to get here
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Ampress Park
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
SO41 8QD
By bus - the Bluestar 6 bus service runs hourly between Southampton and Lymington via the hospital. www.bluestarbus.co.uk
The More 112 bus service (Wilts & Dorset) calls at the hospital three times a day each way on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, running from Hythe/Beaulieu to Lymington.
More bus services X1and X2 from Bournemouth and 119 from New Milton run to Lymington, where passengers need to change to Bluestar 6 or More 112 bus services to get to the hospital.
By train - the nearest train station is at Lymington Town, a distance of 1.7 miles from the hospital.
Parking
Car parking is available. The following charges apply:
- Up to 1 hour - £1.00
- 1-2 hours - £2.00
- 2-4 hours - £3.00
- 4-6 hours - £5.00
- 6-20 hours - £8.00
Out of hours
The Lymington urgent treatment centre
The centre looks after patients with an urgent minor injury or an urgent minor illness which is not critical or life threatening. e.g. sprains, broken bones, bites or stings, as well as assessing and treating wounds. To access the service simply walk into the Urgent Treatment Centre at Lymington Hospital between 8am and 9pm, 365 days per year.