Send flowers to John Radcliffe Hospital – next-day delivery
You can send flowers to John Radcliffe Hospital to show someone you are thinking of them during their stay. Sending flowers to a loved one at John Radcliffe Hospital is one of the kindest ways to brighten their day during a hospital stay. As Oxford's largest teaching hospital and a major NHS trust site on Headley Way in Headington, John Radcliffe Hospital cares for thousands of patients every week, from new mothers on the maternity wards to those recovering from complex surgery in the cardiac and neurosciences departments. Hospital deliveries go to the main reception or mailing room at John Radcliffe Hospital rather than straight to the ward, so include the patient's full name and ward. Ward rules on fresh flowers vary, so a quick check with the hospital before ordering is a good idea. Next-day delivery is possible when the order is in before 5:15pm Monday to Friday, or 10:45am on Saturday and Sunday. There is no same-day service and no delivery on Bank Holidays, so it pays to order a day or two ahead. When ordering flowers for delivery to John Radcliffe Hospital, it helps to include the full patient name, ward name, and bed number if you know it. Bouquets are usually handed in at the main reception or directly to the relevant ward, where staff will pass them on to the patient. Please note that certain areas, including intensive care, haematology, and the Children's Hospital wards, may not accept fresh flowers for infection control reasons. In these cases it is worth choosing a beautiful gift bouquet to be delivered to a home address nearby, or pairing flowers with chocolates for a friend or family member who is visiting the patient at John Radcliffe Hospital.
Frequently asked questions about flowers to John Radcliffe Hospital
What time will my flowers be delivered to John Radcliffe Hospital?
Flowers to John Radcliffe Hospital arrive with the normal Royal Mail Tracked 24 or courier delivery, so the time of day varies. It can be as late as 7:30pm, or later at peak times.
Do I need to know the ward and bed number at John Radcliffe Hospital?
Usually, yes. Flowers for patients at John Radcliffe Hospital are delivered to the hospital's main reception or mailing room, and staff take them on to the ward. Check first that the ward accepts fresh flowers, as some units do not.
Are flowers allowed on every ward at John Radcliffe Hospital?
Intensive care, the neonatal unit, some haematology and oncology wards, and parts of the Children's Hospital may restrict flowers for infection control or allergy reasons. As an alternative, the bouquet can be delivered to a home address in Oxford or the wider Oxfordshire area, so a relative can bring it in or enjoy it on the patient's behalf.