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Location |
Hexham General Hospital |
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Ward Name / Number |
Ward Two |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward
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The ward is located on the first floor. Go up the main stairs, turn right then left. Alternatively, enter the main lift and turn left then left - the ward is second on the right and is well sign posted. |
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Type of ward |
General medicine |
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Ward visiting times |
Between 1pm and 7pm |
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Are children welcome? |
No under 12s |
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Is there flexibility in visiting? |
There is flexibility for relatives of patients who are seriously ill or receiving palliative care, also for relatives travelling long distances to visit. Please speak to senior ward nursing staff to make arrangements. |
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Are the numbers restricted? |
One nominated visitor per patient |
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Protected meal times |
12pm - 1pm 5pm - 6pm Relatives are welcome to help the patient with their meal. |
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Time of consultant rounds |
New patients will be reviewed by a consultant. |
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Mobile shop visiting times |
Daily 10am Monday - Friday |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Anne Bowman |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
After 10am. Avoiding meal times (unless helping the patient) and medication rounds would be appreciated. Medication rounds are 8am, 12pm, 6pm & 10pm, each taking at least one hour. |
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Ward Perfomance |
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