What is Wathwood Hospital
We provide medium secure inpatient services for male adult patients with mental disorder.
Our hospital has 78 beds, 56 of which are located within the main hospital and the remaining 22 in The Lodges.
We offer assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Our aim is to reduce the distress associated with mental health problems and to promote recovery. We work to reduce the risks associated with our patient group and tailor treatment to meet each patient’s needs. We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of patient care.
Patients will only be admitted to Wathwood Hospital if they are referred by a professional.
Referrals come from:
- Courts
- Prisons
- Secure hospitals
- General mental health services
- Independent sector hospitals
Contact and find us
Wathwood Hospital
Gipsy Green Lane
Wath Upon Dearne
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S63 7TQ
Tel: 01709 870800
Getting here
By car
Parking
We are approximately 9 miles from both the A1 and the M1. There is free visitor parking available on site, although spaces can be limited. Some spaces are for use by blue badge holders only.
By bus
The nearest bus station is in Wath-upon-Dearne town centre. There is also a bus station in Rotherham with a service to Wath-upon-Dearne. The closest bus service to the hospital is the 221, which also serves Doncaster Town Centre.
By train
The nearest train station is Swinton Interchange (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) which is approximately 1 mile away. A taxi will cost approximately £3-5.
For help planning your journey please visit www.traveline.info.
Further information
Local taxi numbers:
- Fona Car: 01709 588 885
- Gemini: 01709 581 944
- Ivanhoe taxis: 01709 589999
Help in a crisis
Main Switchboard: 01709 870 800.
Travelling to Wathwood
Find your way here
Use Google Maps to find the best route to Wathwood.
Bus
You can get to the site using Stagecoach bus routes:
- 72 Bus Route and Timetable: Chapeltown - Manvers | Stagecoach
- 221 Bus Route and Timetable: Rotherham - Doncaster | Stagecoach
Bike
There is no designated bike storage for visitors.
You can plan your journey online by visiting the CycleStreets website.
Train
The nearest train station is Swinton Interchange (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) which is approximately 1 mile away.
For help planning your journey please visit: Plan Your Journey | Traveline
Parking
Limited free onsite parking is available for visitors.
Spaces can be limited after 9am. Do allow a little extra time to find a parking space, especially during busy periods.
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