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Patients & Visitors

Robin Smith Ward

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About the Ward

Ward Layout

There are 20 beds arranged in six bays of three, four and six beds. There are four single side rooms. There is a reception area and a quiet room for the use of relatives.

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, mid-afternoon and in the evening. Snack menus are also available.

Personal Belongings

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.

What to pack for your hospital stay

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 : 01225 824402
  • To reach bay 1, 2 and 3 or side room 1 and 2 please telephone : 01225 824402 or 01225 824802
  • To reach bay 4, 5 and 6, or side room 3 and 4 please telephone : 01225 824501 or 01225 825642

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The Care Team

The ward managers are in charge of the ward. The nursing staff are divided into two teams and one of these teams will be responsible for your nursing care throughout your admission. Your consultant will have overall responsibility for your medical care.

Other members of the team include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and social workers, and they visit the ward as needed.

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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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What is Martha's Rule?


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