Ward 25 is situated on the lower ground level and can be accessed via the Psychiatric entrance. Ward 25 is a 24 bedded mental health admission ward. We care for both male and female patients.
Our direct dial telephone number is 01236 -712385
We would ask that if possible relatives/friends leave general telephone enquiries about patients until after 11am.
Most mornings are busy and this allows more time for nursing staff to assist patients with personal care and ward rounds to be completed.
It is also appreciated if only one member of your family telephones and acts as a coordinator, passing information to other relatives and friends.
Our Staff
The staff of this ward would like to welcome you. We appreciate that being in hospital can often be an anxious time for both you and you family and friends. We hope that this information about our ward will be of help.
If you do not understand what is happening to you or you have any worries or questions, please ask.
Nursing Staff
The Senior Charge Nurse wears a navy blue tunic. She is responsible for the management of trained and untrained staff and for the delivery of nursing care to a high standard. Should you or your family have any have questions or concerns your Primary nurses, Charge Nurses or the Senior Charge Nurse will be available to spend time with you.
We have a ward vision for care provided which is displayed on a notice board within the ward.
All Senior Charge Nurses have undertaken additional training to ensure ward cleanliness and that all staff within the ward work to an expected standard.
The Senior Charge Nurse leads a team of Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses who wear cornflower blue tunics. Clinical support workers who assist trained staff wear pale blue tunics.
Medical staff
The Ward Consultants are Dr Clark, Dr Pearsall, Dr Spence and Dr Van Rhijn.
Case conferences are held weekly to discuss patient care and progress. Dr Clark is on a Monday afternoon, Dr Pearsall on a Tuesday morning, Dr Spence on a Wednesday morning and Dr Van Rhijn on a Thursday morning.
If you or your relatives would like to speak to a doctor this can be arranged by the nursing staff or by phoning the doctor’s secretaries on the following numbers;
- Dr Clark - 01236 703491
- Dr Pearsall - 01236 712388
- Dr Spence - 01236712387
- Dr Van Rhijn - 01236 712388
Other staff
You may see many other health professionals working together to care for you including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians, social workers and mental health workers.
Visiting
The Ward visiting times are from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm every day.
However we are very flexible with our visiting hours so please feel free to discuss this with the nurse in charge. Please also check before bringing children to the ward.
Gifts to patients
Flowers are not allowed in Adult Critical Care or Coronary Care. Please check with nursing staff before leaving flowers, food, sweets, or soft drinks with patients. They may be on a restricted or special diet. Food for patients cannot be stored in the ward fridge or re-heated in the microwave.
Infection Control
We ask that both you and your visitors use the hand disinfectant (alcohol hand gel) which is available in every ward, as you enter the ward. We would also ask that your visitors use the chairs provided and do not sit on the bed. This is to reduce the risk of cross – infection.
For your comfort
- Cameras and video equipment, including mobile phones, should not be used on the ward unless permission has been given by nursing staff.
- Meals are served at approximately the following times:
- Breakfast: from 8am to 9am
- Lunch: from 12.15pm to 1pm
- Supper: from 5pm to 5:45pm
These meal times are protected and no visiting will be permitted during the above times.
- At each bedside there is a nurse call system.
- You will require day clothes, night clothes and a supply of toiletries. The lockers are small and therefore we would ask that you do not keep excessive amounts of clothing.
Leaving the ward at the end of your stay
- Discharge planning will be planned from admission and you should expect an estimated length of stay. This will include discussions about any support services which you will require upon discharge.
Stop Smoking Service
There is a ‘Stop Smoking’ service available, ward staff are trained in offering this service and can facilitate use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Smoking is not permitted within the hospital or hospital grounds.