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Patricia Bowen Library and Knowledge - General Information                          West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust


 

Contacting the Library


Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Twickenham Road

Isleworth
Middlesex TW7 6AF


Library counter & enquires:- 020 8321 5968
Librarian:- 020 8321 5969
Fax:- 020 8321 5408

Hospital Switchboard:- 020 8560 2121
Hospital Web Site:
http://www.west-middlesex-hospital.nhs.uk


E-mail:
library@wmuh.nhs.uk

 

Public Transport

Buses
117 runs to the hospital from Staines via Feltham, Hounslow & Isleworth running every 20 minutes in peak times and every 30 minutes in off-peak times
267
stops outside the hospital
237 & 235 stop on London Road (5 minute walk down Amhurst Gardens to get to the hospital)
H37 (via St. John's Road) stops on Twickenham Road (5 minute walk to get to the hospital)

Trains
A South West Trains service to/from Waterloo stops at Syon Lane and Isleworth stations. The hospital is situated between the two stations (approximately 10 minute walk from either station). Trains run at 30 minute intervals during peak hours.

Tube
The nearest London Underground station is Hounslow East on the Piccadilly Line. 5 minute walk down Kingsley Road to the nearest bus stop on London Road, then take the 117, 237, 235 or H37. The tube station is approximately a 30-40 minute walk from the hospital.

For more information see: http://www.tfl.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Normal opening hours are as follows

Monday 

9.00am - 5.00pm

Tuesday 

9.00 - 5.00pm

Wednesday

9.00am - 5.00pm

 Thursday

9.00am - 5.00pm

Friday 

11.00 - 5.00pm

Sat - Sun

CLOSED

 

From July to mid September, Christmas and Easter holidays the Library closes at 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday

The library is closed at the weekend. Entry swipe cards for evening and weekend access are available to all staff and students eligible to join the library.

Applications for an entry card should be made to the Library at least 24 hours before it is required and valid ID, such as Trust name badges or College ID, will need to be presented.

 

Library Staff

Library & information Services Manager : Mrs Madhulika Badhe

Assistant Librarian(Training & Electronic Resources) : Miss Louise Wann
Assistant Librarian (Reader Services):
Mr Michael Walne

Assistant Librarian (Information Services): Mrs Uma Devalapalli

 

Joining Instructions

Readers wishing to enrol with the library will need to come to the library to complete an enrolment form  and should bring a valid form of identification with them. For people working for West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, Hounslow Primary Care Trust & West London Mental Health Trust this will be their trust identity badges.

Medical and nursing students on attachment with either of the trusts should present their college identification when joining the library. Overseas students and doctors should bring the letter confirming their period of attachment with the trust.

Local GP's and practice staff should provide an official document bearing the name and address of their practice when enrolling with the library.

 

Study Facilities

There are 30 reader places for studying within the library (17 available 24 hours) along with 4 easy chairs (available 24 hours) for informal reading. There are 12 networked computer terminals (4 available 24 hours) available to readers within the library. There is a small study room (3-4 persons) with laptop facilities available for booking.

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