Front of House Transformation - Main Entrance Closed
Work to transform the front entrance of our Children’s Hospital, supported by our Charity and generous supporters through the £3million ‘It Starts Here Appeal’, has started.
The project, which is due to be completed by summer 2026, will turn the space, last updated more than three decades ago, from being cramped, dull and unwelcoming into an area that reflects the world-class care that takes place beyond it.
For the duration of the project, the hospital’s main entrance on Steelhouse Lane will be closed.
What you will need to do when coming to us
We’re asking our patients, loved ones and visitors to use alternative entrances and exits. Do also leave a little more time to get to your appointments.
You can use:
- Matron’s Garden, which is near Whittall Street/Steelhouse Lane junction and clearly signed as you approach our site. Access available 7am – 7pm, Monday to Sunday.
- Waterfall House, on Whittall Street, opposite the Royal Angus NCP Car Park.
Please note, there is no change to the access routes for our Emergency Department (Parson’s House, including Ward 15).
All signage, both inside and outside our hospital, has been updated to reflect the changes and volunteers will be on hand to help people navigate to our wards and departments.
Once completed, our new front entrance will be more child-friendly and feel less daunting.
It will be a space where those we care for and their loved ones can go to decompress or spend some time with their children before or after appointments. It will help make our hospital a more fun, enriching and joyful place to be – easing stress and anxiety.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please note, our Medicine Chest Pharmacy remains open and is accessible via the alternative routes. When in our hospital please follow the red lines on the floor directing to Main Outpatients and the signage in place.