Hospices and palliative care · Guildford

Christopher's Children's Hospice

Old Portsmouth Road, Artington, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LP

CQC: OutstandingActive source record

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Address

Old Portsmouth RoadArtingtonGuildfordSurreyGU3 1LP

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01483230960 Website and contact options

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Nearby transport stops

The RidgesBus stop · oppositeAbout 100 m in a straight line
Artington Park-and-RideBus stop · atAbout 100 m in a straight line
The RidgesBus stop · adjacent toAbout 200 m in a straight line
Shalford (Surrey) Rail StationRail station entrance · north entranceAbout 1.1 km in a straight line
Guildford Rail StationRail stationAbout 2.0 km in a straight line

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DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.

Mapped parking nearby

Artington Park & RideMapped car parkAbout 100 m in a straight line
Station Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 1.1 km in a straight line
Chantries Car ParkMapped car park · Guildford CouncilAbout 1.3 km in a straight line

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What can I learn about Christopher's Children's Hospice?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Outstanding”, dated 20 July 2022. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Hospices and palliative care
Local authority area: Guildford
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: Shooting Star Children's Hospices
Telephone in source record: 01483230960
CQC identifier: 1-111584886

Registered specialisms

Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)
Sensory impairments
Caring for adults under 65 yrs
Learning disabilities
Physical disabilities

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Caring	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Responsive	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Well-led	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Overall	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Safe	Good	20 July 2022
Effective	Good	20 July 2022

Ratings for specific services and population groups (6)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Hospice services for children Caring	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Hospice services for children Responsive	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Hospice services for children Well-led	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Hospice services for children Overall	Outstanding	20 July 2022
Hospice services for children Safe	Good	20 July 2022
Hospice services for children Effective	Good	20 July 2022