Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
Tel: 01355 584517
ABOUT
Enhance Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a modern evidence based concept to aid recovery after surgery. It allows for faster recovery with reduced complication rates. Our aim is to continually improve the quality of care before, during and after your surgery and to improve your experience as a patient by having a good understanding of what to expect from surgery.
Before Admission:
If you have not received your ERAS booklet from Pre-Assessment then you can download a copy here;
What type of surgery are you having?
Advice is available to help reduce alcohol intake, Stop Smoking & getting fit for surgery. We strongly advise that you do what you can to improve your general health prior to surgery as it will have a major impact on your recovery.
Once surgery has been confirmed you will be invited to attend either:
Joint School
Joint school is run every Friday afternoon in Hairmyres in our gymnasium on the ground floor. You will be able to find out more about your surgery and the options available to you for your anaesthetic. You will also meet members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team who will endeavour to provide all the information you need.
Surgery School
Surgery school is run once each month in Hairmyres. You will be able to find out more about your surgery and the options available to you for your anaesthetic. You will also meet members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team who will endeavour to provide all the information you need.
In Hospital:
You will be asked to report to Day Surgery on the 1st Floor on the day of your surgery.  Please do not bring any valuables into hospital today as there are insufficient lockers to store personal items in Day Surgery. Please have a relative bring up the bulk of what you need at visiting time.
Our Orthopaedic Hip & Knee patients will go to Ward 1 after their surgery. (Ward 1, 1st floor University Hospital Hairmyres call 01355 585011, Visiting times 10am-10pm Avoid mealtimes 12-1pm & 5-6pm)
Our colorectal patients will go to either HDU or Level 1 (in Ward 4) (HDU )
Going Home:
Our ERAS nurses will call you once home to see how you are getting on and to ensure you continue to progress with your rehabilitation. (If you wish to opt out of this telephone follow up service please let us know.)
CONTACTS & TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
University Hospital Hairmyres
ERAS nurses:
Emma Strachan and Susan Johnson
Tel: 01355 584517
Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8RG
Hairmyres University Hospital
Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8RG
Tel: 01355 585 000
Fax: 01355 584 473
By car
Road. The visitor car park is in front of the main entrance. Disabled parking facilities are available.
By public transport
Plan your journey by bus or train using the Traveline Scotland website or telephone Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33 for advice.
Taxi Free Phone
Ambulance Transport
If you think you may be eligible for ambulance transport please contact the Patient Ambulance Booking Service which is provided by the Scottish Ambulance Service.Â
Contact the service within four weeks, but no later than 48 hours, prior to your appointment date on 0300 123 1236.
Lines are open 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
An advisor will ask you a series of questions to determine your ambulance transport requirements, please have your letter or card handy when you call.
For more information please read the Are you eligible for ambulance transport? leaflet. This leaflet is also available in other formats on the Scottish Ambulance Service website.
University Hospital Monklands
ERAS nurse:
Margaret Watson
Tel: 01236 748748 and ask for Dect phone 4004
Monkscourt Avenue
AirdrieÂ
ML6 0JS
University Hospital Monklands
University Hospital Monklands
Monkscourt Avenue
Airdrie
ML6 0JS
Tel: 01236 748 748
Fax: 01236 760 015
By car
The main entrance of the hospital sits on Monkscourt Avenue, Airdrie.
For visitor car parks take the first or second turning after the main entrance. Disabled parking facilities are available.
There is also a ‘drop-off’ area and disabled parking at the main entrance.
By public transport
Visit the First Group website to plan your bus journey.
For times of train services stopping at Coatdyke station, visit the Scotrail website.
Public transport information is available from the Traveline Scotland website or telephone:Â 0871 200 22 33.
Taxi Free Phone
There is a taxi phone line at the main entrance of the hospital.
Ambulance Transport
If you think you may be eligible for ambulance transport please contact the Patient Ambulance Booking Service which is provided by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Contact the service within four weeks, but no later than 48 hours, prior to your appointment date on 0300 123 1236.
Lines are open 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
An advisor will ask you a series of questions to determine your ambulance transport requirements, please have your letter or card handy when you call.
For more information please read the Are you eligible for ambulance transport? leaflet. This leaflet is also available in other formats on the Scottish Ambulance Service website.
University Hospital Wishaw
ERAS nurse:
Janey Wardrope
Tel: 01698 3665879 and ask for Dect phone 8577
50 Netherton Street
Wishaw
ML2 0DP
University Hospital Wishaw
University Hospital Wishaw
50 Netherton Street
Wishaw
ML2 0DP
Tel: 01698 361100
By car
The hospital is just off the A721 Glasgow Road on Netherton Street, Wishaw.
The main entrance is on Netherton Street and the visitor car park is in front of the main entrance.
Disabled parking facilities are available.
By public transport
Visit the First Group website to plan your bus journey.
For times of train services to Wishaw, visit the Scotrail website.
Public transport information is available from the Traveline Scotland website or telephone:Â 0871 200 22 33.
Taxi Free Phone
There is a taxi phone line at the main entrance of the hospital.
Ambulance Transport
If you think you may be eligible for ambulance transport please contact the Patient Ambulance Booking Service which is provided by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Contact the service within four weeks, but no later than 48 hours, prior to your appointment date on 0300 123 1236.
Lines are open 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
An advisor will ask you a series of questions to determine your ambulance transport requirements, please have your letter or card handy when you call.
For more information please read the Are you eligible for ambulance transport? leaflet. This leaflet is also available in other formats on the Scottish Ambulance Service website.
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