Ward 1 is for general surgery which involves a whole range of different surgical procedures performed by an expert surgeon with a wide variety of skills.
| Speciality | Acute and Elderly Care specialising in Dementia | |
| Number of beds / bays | 27 / 0 | |
| Side rooms | 7 | |
| Ward Manager | Katy Dunn | |
| Matron | Michelle Gillespie | |
| Location | Ground Floor | |
| Contacting the ward | ||
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| 01625 661009 |
| Meal times | ||
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| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
| 8am - 9am | 12 noon - 1pm | 5pm - 6pm |
| Drink available between meals | ||
| Visiting times | ||
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| We fully support “John's Campaign” and have an open visiting policy but would suggest no visiting until 11:00 to allow us time to provide personal care. Relative and carers are welcome to come and assist at mealtimes We are usually able to offer a camp bed for relatives who wish to stay overnight – usually for end of life patients |
| How long will it take to walk to this ward | ||
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| The time it will take to walk to this ward from the following entrance and nearest car park. This is based on on the average person walking at a moderate pace in the most direct route and using the stairs where applicable. | ||
| Main entrance | Rear entrance | Orthopaedic Outpatients entrance (Fieldbank road) |
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2 minutes 30 seconds |
3 minutes 30 seconds |
4 minutes 30 seconds |
| You will enter on the same level | You will enter on the same level | You will need to use stairs or elevator |
| Electronic devices | ||
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| The following devices are permitted on this ward. Please note: Patients and visitors are not permitted to charge any of their electronic devices using electrical outlets on our premises. |
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| Mobile phone | Yes | |
| Tablet (iPad etc.) | Yes | |
| Laptop | Yes | |
| Portable gaming device | Yes | |
| Facilities | ||
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| None |
| Staff who care for you | ||
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| Senior Sister Ward Sister Staff Nurse Health Care Assistance Ward Clerk Housekeeper |
| Staff who you might meet | ||
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| Physiotherapists Radiographers Dietitians Occupational therapists Specialist nurses Pharmacists |
| Personal items | ||
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| Patients | ||
| What can or should I bring to the ward? (patients) | Daytime clothing Nightwear Toiletries Hearing aids Glasses Medications You can also bring a photograph of a family to help to remind them. Or a small personal item or small blanket |
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| What can or should I NOT bring to the ward? (patients) | Any valuables Large amounts of money Large items due to limited space Excessive amounts of clothing |
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| Visitors | ||
| What can visitors bring to the ward? | Small gifts Drinks and food (ask the nurse in charge for advice in the event the patient is not eating at present) |
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| What visitors cannot bring to the ward? | Any items of value Large sums of money Flowers and plants |
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| Discharging a patient |
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| Your estimated discharge date should be written behind your bed. This will provide you with an idea of how long we expect you to remain in the hospital. Each morning we have a multidisciplinary team meeting called a ‘board round’, this takes place in a separate room to maintain confidentiality and is chaired by the senior sister or her deputy. At this meeting, we discuss each patients’ current medical condition and the plan for the day and any expected discharges. At this meeting, we also decide which patients may need assessment from our therapy team (Physio or OT), which patients may need additional help at home, additional rehab or 24-hour care. Our aim will always be the least restrictive option for each patient and any decisions which need to be made will be discussed with the patient and their family. On the day of your discharge, you may need to be seen by the doctor to make sure they are happy you are well enough to go home. The doctor will write your discharge letter and prescription. The ward pharmacist will check your prescription and prepare your medications to take home. Once your medications are ready you will be able to go home and you will receive a copy of the discharge letter which also gets sent electronically to your GP. You may be asked to move to the discharge lounge located downstairs whilst you are waiting for your medications and/or transport. We request patients arrange their own transport home and for family members to make sure you have the appropriate outdoor clothing brought in ready for your discharge. |
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