Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals

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Tel. 01268 524 900

Acute Medical Unit West

Friday, 08 April 2011 10:47

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Key Information

The Acute Medical Unit – West, (which is open 24 hours every day of the year) accepts female patient referrals from GPs, community services and A&E, and is where female patients needing acute medical care will first be assessed so that their further treatment and care can be planned. This may be admission into hospital, or patients may be discharged home where appropriate.In addition to general medical care, the ward provides:

• Nurse-led patient assessment

• Tests and investigations, so that a diagnosis can be made

• Treatment for all medical conditions

• Dedicated pharmacist

The Acute Medical Unit – West discharge facilitators work closely with the Community Crisis Support Team and other agencies, to aid patient's discharge home.Visitors to patients on the Acute Medical Unit – West are asked to bring in any medication that the patient may be taking (in the original container where possible), a small amount of money and toiletries.Please note, The Acute Medical Unit – West is not a hospital ward, and patients are not expected to stay for longer than 24 hours.The assessment unit and facilities are for females only

Number of beds: 23

Meal Times

Breakfast: 8am

Lunch: 12noon

Supper: 6pm

Visiting Times

10am - 8pm

Contact

Team Leaders: Alan Coyle, Dawn Sullivan, Rebecca Clark and Heather Reeves

Telephone number: 01268 524900 / 0845 155 3111 ext 3490

Location

Location: Level C, Basildon University Hospital

Last Updated on Thursday, 27 October 2011 11:23

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Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nethermayne, Basildon
Essex SS16 5NL

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