Gastroenterology
For Inpatients (Haygarth Ward)
For Inpatients (Haygarth Ward)
Ward Layout
We have a patient rest room, four unisex toilets, a shower room and a bathroom. There are four bays of six single beds and four side rooms. We have two male bays and two female and the side rooms are used for either sex.
Visiting times: 11am - 8pm. Protected meal times are 12-1PM and 5-6PM.
Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast 7am
- Lunch 12 noon
- Supper 17:30pm
Drinks are also served 10am, 3pm and 8pm
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.
Contact the Ward
General enquiries:
01225 824430
01225 824830
The Care Team
Haygarth ward is managed by the Senior Sister and has three Junior Sisters who oversee a team of staff nurses and nursing assistants. The ward has a Discharge Co-ordinator and staff also work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Dieticians.
Patient Information Leaflets
Hand Mittens - Information for patients or their next of kin
Call4Concern for current inpatients – Martha's Rule
You may have heard recently about NHS plans to test and roll out Martha's Rule to further improve patient safety. This will provide a consistent and understandable way for patients and families to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one's condition deteriorates while they are in hospital and they are concerned this is not being responded to.
As part of this pilot, the RUH offers a Call4Concern service for inpatients and their families. You, or your relative, can call for urgent help and advice if you/they are a current inpatient and have concerns about their condition.
Call4Concern is a patient safety service for current inpatients at the RUH. If you, or your family have recently been discharged please discuss your concerns directly with the ward team. It should not be used to report general problems such as issues with beds, room, food or parking - please speak to a member of staff on your ward.
Contact 07775 821211, any time, any day. If no one is available to answer please leave the patient name, ward and a brief description of your concern.
When should I contact Call for Concern?
- When there is a significant change in your/the patient's condition while they are an inpatient and after discussion with the ward team, your concerns have not been addressed
- You have ongoing medical concerns after you have spoken to the ward nurses or doctors
Who will I talk to?
Call for Concern is delivered by the Critical Care Outreach team, who are a team of specialist nurses. They are available 24 hours a day to help support ward staff in the care of acutely ill patients. They can offer advice over the telephone or come to the ward to review the patient's condition if there is a noticeable change.
Find out more
Call4Concern – Information for patients and relatives