Ward 9

Welcome to Ward 9: Care of the Older Adult 

The Ward specialises in assessing and treating emergency medical frail elderly patients who are admitted to hospital via their GP or are referred from A&E. Ward 9 specialises in the care of older patients who typically have multiple medical conditions and often require specialist support at home or in care homes.

Ward 9 is a 22 bedded ward, with a dedicated assessment area for the older adult.

We have a medical team lead by a team of consultants specialising in the care of the older adult.

The Ward team consists of a Ward Manager, Ward Sisters and a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, Health Care Assistants, Ward Clerk and Housekeeper who are passionate about the speciality and place the needs of the patients first. We work very closely with therapists, including Occupational, Physio, Speech and Language and Dieticians for the benefit of our patients.

The Ward doctors and nurses should be able to answer any questions you have during your stay, especially during the working day when the regular team is on the ward. If you are worried about a relative or friend who is unable to speak for themselves, please talk to the ward staff. If the ward staff are unable to answer your query, ask to speak to the Ward Manager or the responsible consultant who will be happy to meet with you Monday to Friday.

If you are admitted to one of our hospitals and would like some guidance about your stay, please visit our staying with us page.

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Feedback from patients

‘I have been looked after very well and wanted for nothing.’

‘Thank you so much for being so kind and caring.’

‘Thank you so much for all the care and kindness shown to me whilst in your care.’

Feedback from relatives

‘To say thank you a thousand times would not be enough for the help, comfort and friendship that was given to my wife over the final three weeks by such a wonderful team. You have our total respect.’

‘We can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for my husband, your kindness is second to none. Always happy and friendly not only to him but to all his family. Nothing has been too much trouble even when you are really busy. You all work so hard.’

‘The care dad has received during his stay has been brilliant. The staff couldn’t do enough to make him comfortable during his stay, nothing was ever too much trouble even when they were busy the staff were always happy and friendly and kept us informed.’

‘We would just like to say a very big thank you to all the staff on Ward 10 for the care and medical attention given to our mum during her short stay in hospital.’

‘Thank you for the care provided to our husband / dad during his time on the Ward. And also for the care and consideration to ourselves during this time. You are a fantastic team.’

Feedback from Staff who have worked with us

‘Many thanks for your support, guidance and encouragement. You have all equally prepared me for the great tasks ahead in my career. As I move onto a new chapter, kindly accept my sincerest gratitude.’ (Student Nurse)