The Christie at Salford

Directions by car

If you are using a sat-nav to get to the hospital, the postcode you need to use is M6 8HD.

From the M60 or M62, join the M602 following signs for Salford/M'cr City Centre. At junction 2, take the A576 exit to Trafford Park/Eccles. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Eccles Old Road/A576 heading towards Pendleton. Turn right on to Stott Lane. It will be signposted for the hospital. At the first set of traffic lights turn right and follow the directions in the car parking section of this leaflet.

By bus

The following buses stop at Salford Royal Hospital:

By ambulance transport

If you are unable to use public transport and have no other means of travelling to the hospital, you may be able to use ambulance transport. This has to be for medical reasons.

First visit:

Please phone The Christie transport department on 0161 446 3512. The staff will be able to advise you about eligibility for ambulance transport and arrange bookings for you.

 Ring and Ride

Ring and Ride is a service provided by the Manchester Transport Service. The transport staff at The Christie transport department will be happy to help you register with the service (0161 446 3512).

The radiotherapy centre has its own car park located in front of the building.  To reach the car park, drive on to the Salford Royal site from Stott Lane, turning at the traffic lights opposite the 500 visitors' car park. Follow the road until you reach the multi-storey staff car park, turning right and then left, keeping the staff car park on your left-hand side. The Christie at Salford Royal will be on your left with the car park directly in front of it. Drive to the car parking barriers and speak to reception using the intercom. You will be given an access code for future visits. This parking is free-of-charge for the period of your treatment. 

If there is no space in this car park, there is another car park nearby (see the map). This operates a pay-on-foot service, so collect a ticket on entry and speak to the staff in the radiotherapy department before leaving as a free monthly ticket is available if you are attending regularly.

If you arrive elsewhere on the hospital site, follow signs to the Orangezone and maternity block. The Christie at Salford Royal will be signposted when you enter the Orangezone.

Go straight to the main entrance of The Christie at Salford Royal or, if you arrive at the main hospital, follow signs to the Orange zone - The Christie at Salford Royal will be signposted as you enter the Orangezone. Please book in at reception. The staff will check your details and direct you to the relevant waiting area. You may need to have your photograph taken for identification purposes. This helps us to identify patients easily and improve patient safety. Only the medical staff involved in your treatment will see your picture. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please tell the receptionist. This will not affect your treatment in any way.

Planning: 

You may have had your treatment planning for radiotherapy at the main Christie site. If not, your treatment may need to be planned.  This procedure may take up to one and a half hours and you may also need to see a doctor. After this the staff will arrange your treatment appointments.

Treatment: 

Here you will meet the radiographers who are responsible for your treatment. They will discuss the treatment with you and this is your opportunity to ask any questions. The treatment itself is quick, but you will spend more time in the centre on your first visit, so allow extra time

Café bar: 

There is a café serving hot drinks and snacks such as sandwiches, salads and cakes. It is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm.

Information Centre: 

There is a wide range of free booklets available on all aspects of cancer. The centre offers free confidential advice for anyone affected by cancer on any cancer related issues.  Please speak to the radiographers if you need any information or advice.