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Location |
Alnwick Infirmary |
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Ward Name / Number |
Ward 1 |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward |
Ground floor, next to Oncology Day Unit |
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Type of ward |
Orthopaedic rehabilitation and palliative care |
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Ward visiting times |
10am - 8pm. |
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What patients may need to know about the daily routine on the ward |
Two nurse practitioners cover the ward Monday to Friday, and a consultant, Dr. James Morton, attends two days per week. |
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Are children welcome? |
Yes. They must always be supervised. |
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Is there flexibility in visiting? |
Yes. For more information on visiting, visit this page. |
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Are the numbers restricted? |
We ask that there are no more than 2 visitors at a time. These visitors can change. |
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Protected meal times |
12noon- 1pm and 5pm - 6pm. Family, friends and carers are welcome to visit at mealtimes if your loved one needs help or encouragement with eating and drinking. |
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Time of consultant rounds |
Tuesday and Thursday |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Julie Hunter |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
After 10.30am |
