Area 61
In Bristol we have a purpose built
TYA inpatient and day care facility known as Area 61 that
offers accommodation and an environment appropriate for young
people's needs. Area 61 opened in March 2014, funded by Teenage
Cancer Trust charity. Many TYA patients contributed to the design
of the unit and this is reflected in it being a warm and welcoming,
safe place for your care. It aims to provide comfort, stimulation
and control during hospital stays, with a range of ways in which
you can stay connected to family and friends.
Area 61 allows young people to be with other patients close to
their own age, who are receiving treatment for all types of cancer
and leukaemia. The unit is made up of an inpatient ward, an
outpatient day care ward, clinic rooms and social spaces.
Area 61 is located on levels 5 and 6 of the Bristol Haematology
and Oncology Centre (BHOC), part of University Hospitals Bristol
and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. It is close to the Bristol Royal
Hospital for Children, Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Bristol
Heart Institute.
Watch the video
tour or view our
information leaflet to find out more about our unit.
Teenage Cancer Trust TYA Area 61 (D601) inpatient ward
On level 6 we have a dedicated TYA inpatient ward where there
are 5 large single ensuite rooms…
Each room has an ensuite shower room and toilet, a sofa bed for
relatives or friends to stay overnight, and a desk, TV/DVD and
plenty of storage space…
There is also a large social space (the Chat Room) on level six
where patients and their friends/relatives can meet and share
experiences, provide support to each other or just unwind. There
are facilities for gaming, films, pool, table football, sofas, a
large dining area and a kitchen and importantly there is free WiFi
throughout the Unit.
Teenage Cancer Trust TYA Area 61 (D505) outpatients and day
unit
Level 5 has been designed for day patients and comprises of 3
treatment 'pods', 2 consulting rooms, a procedure room and the TYA
team office.
There is a social space for you to sit whilst you wait for
clinic appointments or treatment - here you will find sofas, a TV
and small kitchen area.
Inpatient Unit: 0117 3421133
Day Unit: 01173427198
Switchboard: 0117 923 0000
