Chilworth Day Unit
Chilworth Day Unit
Specialist cancer day treatment, from an experienced, dedicated team
Chilworth Day Unit
Chilworth Day Unit
Contact Chilworth Day Unit
Ward phone: To speak with a member of our ward team, please call 01483 406842
Location: Level F, West Wing, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford.
Ward sister in charge: Alison Holden
About Chilworth Day Unit
Chilworth Day Unit is a specialist cancer unit, treating around 140 patients each day. As a day unit, patients attend for treatment and return home the same day. The unit is open for scheduled appointments between 8.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am-3pm, Saturday.
Our services:
- Anti-cancer treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Blood transfusions to manage treatment side effects or cancer-related symptoms.
- IV fluid therapy for hydration and symptom management.
- Monitoring and support throughout treatment sessions.
- Expert management of treatment side effects.
- Nurse Led PICC Line Service.
What to expect during your visit
There will always be a nurse present throughout your treatment, so help and support is never far away.
You are welcome to get up and move around the unit during your visit. Tea and coffee making facilities are available free of charge, and toilet facilities are located on the unit.
Your care team
We have a multidisciplinary team of experienced healthcare professionals, including oncology consultants, specialist SACT nurses, healthcare assistants, and pharmacists, with input from other services such as dietitians and the fountain centre team as required.
Working collaboratively, we provide compassionate, personalised care throughout your treatment.
Visiting guidelines
Loved ones are welcome to support patients as they arrive at the unit, but will not be able to stay during treatment - this is to minimise the risk of infection and provide the safest care environment for our patients.
Visitors are welcome to wait in the Cancer Centre reception on Level B, where there is a Costa Coffee, or in the Costa Coffee bar located next to our hospital’s main entrance on Level B.
If you are a carer of a patient with additional needs, please liaise with your Clinical Nurse Specialist or speak with the nurse in charge.
Getting to Chilworth Day Unit
Online map
You can use our online map to navigate around our site.
What Three Words
Meals.wires.dices - opens in a new window and directs you to the Level A lift lobby.
From the Level A Cancer Centre entrance
- Walk straight ahead, passing the reception desk on your right.
- Take the double doors directly in front of you (signposted Chilworth above the doorway).
- Continue along the corridor and turn left at the end, following signs for Chilworth Ward.
- Walk until you reach a T‑junction, then turn left. You will arrive at the lift lobby/bottom of the stairwell.
- Take the lift or stairs to Floor F.
Once on floor F:
- Exit the stairwell and turn right onto the bridge corridor.
- Walk along the bridge; the Chilworth Ward reception desk will be on your left.
Getting to Royal Surrey and Parking
All patients attending the cancer centre are eligible for a free parking permit that is valid in our designated oncology parking spaces, close to the Level A Cancer Centre entrance. Please be aware that your permit will need renewing every three months.
More information about finding our oncology spaces and getting your permit is on our cancer centre getting here page.
Questions or concerns
First point of contact: Speak to the ward nurse in charge – we want patients to feel informed and comfortable during their stay.
If you still have questions: Ask to speak with the ward matron.
Concerned about a change or deterioration in a patient’s condition? Alongside speaking to ward staff, you can also contact the Critical Care Outreach Team through Call 4 Concern.
Complaints and support: Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) for confidential, impartial advice and support.