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Patients & Visitors

Helena Ward

D8

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About the Ward

Ward Location

The ward is located on the first floor of RUH Zone D. It is also called ward D8.

Meals and Drinks

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

Meal times are approximately as follows:

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

We serve hot drinks with breakfast, lunch and also mid-morning, mid-afternoon and in the evening. Snack menus are also available.

The preparing to go to hospital page has important information about what to bring when you're admitted to hospital.

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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Contact the Ward

General Enquiries / Reception Desk:

01225 821811

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Martha's Rule

Martha's Rule is a patient safety service for inpatients and their friends / families and staff.

Patients, relatives, friends, carers or staff can call for advice and help when there is a significant change in your or the patient's medical condition and, after discussion with the ward team, your concerns have not been addressed.

Martha's Rule is a patient safety service. It should not be used to report general problems such as issues with bed, room, food or parking. Martha's Rule is not for obtaining medical updates or a general second opinion.

Please speak to a member of staff, nurse in charge or ask for the ward manager or matron to discuss these issues.

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