Why is Croydon hospital called Mayday?

The hospital’s roots are as the infirmary of the Croydon Workhouse opened in Mayday Road by the Rt. Rev. Edward Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury, in May 1885.

Does Croydon University Hospital have private rooms?

There are 65 single rooms at the hospital (not including those on the maternity and children’s wards) which may be available for NHS patients who need additional privacy. 46 of these rooms have an ensuite toilet and shower or bath and a further seven have an ensuite toilet.

When did Croydon General Hospital close?

1996
The Hospital finally closed to patients in 1996, but a few administrative offices remained in its grounds. The Hospital was demolished in 2004, at a cost to the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM) of about £800,000.

Is parking free at Croydon University Hospital?

Public spaces are available off Hospital Way at the London Road entrance and outside the Maternity department. There is also a car park for Accident and Emergency on Mayday Road. Car parking charges are: 0-2 hours £2.50 2-4 hours £4.50 4-6 hours £6.00 6-8 hours £8.00 8-24 hours £15.00.

How many beds does Croydon University Hospital have?

670Croydon University Hospital / Number of beds

How do you pay for parking at Croydon University Hospital?

Our parking machines accept debit/credit card payments and small change. Click here for more information on car parking at Croydon University Hospital – including the concessions and special permits available.

How much is parking in Cuh?

€2.70 per hour
You can park in any of the public car parks in CUH at a rate of €2.70 per hour up to a maximum daily charge of €15. A reduced daily charge of €10 is available to patients, carers and visitors by contacting a member of the Security department in person or Tel. 021 4922118.

Are visitors allowed in Cuh?

We welcome visitors to CUH and realise the importance of such visits to the well being of our patient’s peace and quiet to rest and recover. Where children are allowed to visit with relatives or friends, kindly explain the need to respect the rights of the patient’s peace and quiet.

Is Cuh open for visitors?

Cork University Hospital Visiting is now permitted but some COVID-19 measures remain in place. Please contact the ward manager to make an appointment to visit a loved one. Please continue to follow infection control guidelines, such as mask wearing and hand hygiene.

Can partners attend birth Ireland?

Labour and birth Your nominated support partner can be at the birth. But they may not be allowed to be with you during the start of labour, when you are first admitted to hospital. This is to reduce the number of people in an area. You may be on a ward with a number of other women.