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Location |
Alnwick Infirmary |
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Ward Name / Number |
Ward 1 |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward |
Ground floor, next to Oncology Day Unit |
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Type of ward |
Orthopaedic rehabilitation and palliative care |
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Ward visiting times |
10am - 8pm. If you can, please book before visiting by contacting the ward. |
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What patients may need to know about the daily routine on the ward |
Two nurse practitioners cover the ward Monday to Friday, and a consultant, Dr. James Morton, attends two days per week. |
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Are children welcome? |
Yes. If you would like children under 10 to visit, please talk to the ward manager / nurse in charge. |
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Is there flexibility in visiting? |
Visiting is flexible for very poorly patients. |
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Are the numbers restricted? |
2 visitors per bed. |
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Protected meal times |
We have protected mealtimes between 12noon- 1pm and 5pm - 6pm but relatives are welcome to stay if they are helping with the patient’s meal. |
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Time of consultant rounds |
Tuesday and Thursday |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Julie Hunter |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
After 10:30am |
