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Location |
Hexham General Hospital |
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Ward Name / Number |
Ward 2 |
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Direct dial telephone number |
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Location of ward
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The ward is located on the first floor. Go up the main stairs, turn right then left. Alternatively, enter the main lift and turn left then left - the ward is second on the right and is well sign posted. |
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Type of ward |
General medicine |
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Ward visiting times |
10am to 8pm. |
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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 |
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 |
New patients will be reviewed by a consultant. |
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Ward Manager’s name |
Anne Bowman |
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When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient? |
After 10am. Avoiding meal times (unless helping the patient) and medication rounds would be appreciated. Medication rounds are 8am, 12pm, 6pm & 10pm, each taking at least one hour. |
