Ward Layout

Orthopaedic Recovery is an eight bedded unit for post op major surgery, major trauma or acutely unwell patients who need arterial monitoring or CVP monitoring.

Meals and Drinks

There is a choice of menu and we also cater for special dietary needs. Meal times are approximately as follows:

• Breakfast 7.00am
• Lunch 12.00noon
• Supper 5.30pm

We serve hot drinks with meals and also mid-morning (10.00am), mid-afternoon (3.00pm) and in the evening (8.00pm).

Personal Belongings

To help keep you comfortable during your stay, we encourage your relatives to check that you have sufficient clothing, slippers, toiletries and towels, etc.

Patients are encouraged not to bring valuables into hospital.

Please note there are no clothes washing facilities on the ward.

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01225 824497

As a patient, if you have a large family, please appoint a spokesperson to keep other members informed of your well-being. For more specific and detailed information the nurses will deal with the enquiry in person.

If you or your relatives would like to speak to any of our medical staff and the patient is happy for you to do so, please inform the nurse and we will arrange an appointment.