Contact us

• Contacting the library
• Library staff
• Opening hours
• Finding the library

Contacting the library

For general enquiries please call 020 7363 8016 or email library@newhamhealth.nhs.uk

You can also write to the library at the following address:

Or fax us on 020 7363 8087

Library staff

• Alan Fricker Knowledge & Library Service Manager

  Email: alan.fricker@newhamhealth.nhs.uk

  Telephone: 020 7363 9410

• Terry Visram Assistant Librarian

  Email: terry.visram@newhamhealth.nhs.uk

  Telephone: 020 7363 8016

• Sharon Devlin Library Assistant

  Email: sharon.devlin@newhamhealth.nhs.uk

  Telephone: 020 7363 8016

• Jane Willson Assistant Librarian

  Email: jane.willson@newhamhealth.nhs.uk

  Telephone: 020 7363 8016

Opening hours

Accessing the library out of hours:

The Library Cyber Room, with 6 networked PCs and a selection of reference materials, is accessible 24 hours a day and can be found on the first floor of the education centre, by the discussion rooms.

A white BOOK RETURN BIN is situated next to the Education Centre entrance on the TOP FLOOR corridor of Newham Hospital. Books may be returned here when the library is closed.

Finding the library

The Knowledge & Library Service is located upstairs in the Education Centre at Newham Hospital.
Access is via the main entrance to the Education Centre on the ground floor at the eastern end of the Hospital, at Zone 2.
For late opening on Monday and Tuesday access to the Knowledge & Library Service is via the first floor entrance to the Education Centre between 5pm and 7pm, using proximity ID badge or press the buzzer and we will let you in.

Getting to Newham General Hospital:

Map of the area around the hospital

By Tube:

Plaistow Station is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines. The hospital is one mile from the tube, and if you wish to walk, turn right out of the station and walk to the end of the road (The Broadway/Greengate Street). Cross over at the traffic lights and continue your walk along Prince Regent Lane. Glen Road is about 10 minutes off this road on the left hand side. Taxis can also be taken from the tube.

By Bus:

Buses 262, 473, 147 and 276 stop close to the hospital. Buses 5, 15, 15B and 330 can be taken to Barking Road. Alight at the Greengate stop.

Mobility Buses:

Buses 903, 908 and 909 run to the hospital.

By Car:

Limited car parking is available in the hospital together with disabled spaces. Please only bring your car if it is absolutely essential. There is a charge for visitors using the car park as follows:

• Up to 3 hours £2.00
• 3 to 6 hours £4.00
• 6 to 8 hours £7.50
• Up to 24 hours £15.00