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Location |
Hexham General Hospital |
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Ward Name / Number |
Oncology Day Unit |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward |
Ground floor, to the left of urgent care. |
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Type of ward |
Oncology Day Unit |
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Type of ward |
As it is a day unit there are no visiting times. |
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What patients may need to know about the daily routine on the ward |
Patients will be told what time they should come to the unit in their appointment letter. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be offered and there is a water cooler on the unit. If treatment is taking place over lunchtime, soup and a hot pudding will be provided. Patients will be given their next appointment before they leave the unit. Single rooms are available for the privacy of the patient. |
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Are children welcome? |
Please talk to ward staff to make arrangements. |
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Protected meal times |
As it is a day unit there are no protected meal times. |
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Time of consultant rounds |
N/A - Nurse led unit |
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Mobile shop visiting times |
Throughout the morning. |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Marie Edmonds |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
During opening hours 8.30am - 5pm. |
