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 | Surgery | |
| Number of beds / bays | 13 / 0 | |
| Side rooms | 2 | |
| Ward Manager | Sharon McCoy | |
| Matron | Sam Leonard | |
| Location | 1st Floor | |
| Contacting the ward | ||
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| 01625 661005 or 01625 661099 |
| Meal times | ||
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| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | 12 noon - 1pm | 5pm - 6pm |
| Visiting times | ||
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| No visitors allowed to this ward at the current time |
| 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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6 minutes 30 seconds |
6 minutes 45 seconds |
2 minutes 15 seconds |
| You will need to use stairs or elevator | You will need to use stairs or elevator | You will enter on the same level |
| 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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| There are showers and toilets on the ward for patient use only. The WRVS trolley visits the ward and you can purchase newspapers and magazines, snacks and drinks. We also have a day/waiting room with a TV. |
| 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) | Nightwear Toiletries Hearing aids Glasses Medications Clothes Dressing gown Slippers Towel Books and magazines |
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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 |
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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 planned discharge date will be discussed with you at various times throughout your stay. Any assessment/input required by our therapy teams (eg. Physio, OT) will be arranged during your stay. On your day of discharge you may need to be seen by your surgical team who will write your discharge summary and prescribe any medication required. This will be checked by Pharmacy and any medications will be dispensed. When everything is ready for your safe discharge the Nurse will explain everything to you and you will then be escorted to the orthopaedic car park where you will be collected by your relative. |
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