We are a surgical ward looking after patients with HPB and Upper GI conditions.
Our staff are specialists in the surgical management of liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Current visiting policy
Restricted visiting will be permitted on most wards and areas such as our Emergency Department. Please follow our guidance to find our more information as some areas do still have restrictions.
Feedback
Please speak to the nursing team with any concerns you may have
Scan the QR code below to leave us feedback or speak to any of the nursing team.
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Call 4 Concern
Are you worried your condition is getting worse? Are you worried your loved one is deteriorating?
Scan QR Code or speak to your nursing team.
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Discharge
When close to discharge, there is a possibility you will be moved to a less acute surgical ward. This is to ensure acutely unwell patients are able to be admitted to M4. The nursing team will communicate this to you if going to happen.
Reverse boarding - Morning of discharge
Reverse boarding has been introduced to support the reduction of overcrowding in our emergency department (ED) and assessment units. This is to make sure there is enough space to be able to help release ambulances and help us to look after all our very poorly patients.
Patients are identified on the wards who are either being discharged or are well enough to be able to sit in another area on the ward. This will then enable patients from ED, or the assessment areas, to have a bed.
You may be identified by the nurse in charge on your ward as someone who is well enough to sit in a comfortable chair in another area of the ward. This may be in the corridor or the day room. We will then prepare bed spaces and move patients to more appropriate areas or whilst waiting for other patients to be discharged.
Rest assured, your care will not be impacted, and any needs/medications or investigations will continue as planned.
You are still a patient on our ward and will be looked after. Staff will check on you regularly, and ensure that you are comfortable.
You will be safe in a visible and designated area, and have regular refreshments, meals and access to the toilets during this time.
If you are waiting in the day room or corridor to be discharged, it might be because we are waiting for your medication to be delivered to the ward for you to take home, or waiting for someone to collect you as arranged.