There is a playroom which is open from 8:45am - 6.00pm daily - Parents are reminded that they must supervise siblings that use the play room.

School hours are 9:30am - 11:30am and 1.00pm - 3.00pm. We have four schoolteachers, who cover the unit in term time. They identify children for school each morning and provide appropriate materials to your child either at the bedside or in the school room. Computer equipment is available.

There is a dedicated room for adolescents only which is equipped with TV, videos, computer games and board games

We have a selection of videos and computer games for the children who are patients, please return any that you use. Please do not bring in videos for over 18's.

All TV's should be turned off at 8.00 pm.

There is a tea / coffee vending machine. If parents wish to use a microwave we advise them to use the Ronald McDonald parent facilities.

We have a parent's recliner chair at each bed space and there are put down beds available. Due to Health and Safety regulations, unless there are exceptional circumstances, we can only allow one parent to stay at their child's bedside. If another adult wishes to stay we may have rooms available in the Ronald McDonald Suite.

The Ronald McDonald Suite comprises of 10 en-suite rooms, a communal kitchen for resident parents, sitting room and laundry facilities.

Mealtimes and Catering

Each day children are asked to pick what they would like from choices offered from the heated trolley.

Breakfast: - 7.00am – 8.00am

Lunch: - 12 noon

Supper: -

5.00pm

Babies: - We have a supply of pre-packed milk (first stage only) and some pre packed weaning jars for up to 4 and 7 month age groups.

Resident parents: - we provide breakfast only and hot drinks during the day.

Breast feeding mums: - All meals are provided.

Fosters Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Tower Block next to the lifts. For more information click here

Additional Information

At Gloucestershire Royal Hospital there are two newsagents on site should you wish to purchase newspapers, magazines etc. For information Click Here

Parking is difficult at times. Resident parents may apply for an exemption ticket for parking. Please speak to your child's nurse.