We have a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a Ward Manager, registered medical officer or staff grade with consultant support from the acute sector, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and administrators the team is supported by pharmacy on a regular basis with access to the specialist community services as required.
You will be greeted by a Nurse on arrival who will complete an assessment of your current abilities; your previous abilities and what would need to be achieved in order to enable you to go home safely. We will then work with you and your family to plan how your needs will be best met.
We will estimate an expected date of discharge after your first assessment which will take into consideration current and previous abilities, home circumstances and level of support anticipated. This date is to help the patient and the team to make plans in relation to your treatment and care; it will be reviewed regularly and adjusted according to recovery and progress.
Where appropriate we will involve the support of specialist services such as Dietetics, Consultant Nurses and the Mental Health team.
We will work with you to help you regain the maximum independence possible. We take consideration your emotional; social and physical wellbeing when planning your long term needs in at home. We will discuss you needs and options with you and with your consent, we may also involve your relatives or carer.
You will be admitted to Ailesbury Ward following a referral from a health professional, for example your GP or hospital doctor.