Acute Stroke Unit |
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About | Contact Us | Care Team | Visitor Information | Patient Info | Martha's Rule
About the Ward
Ward Layout
We are situated in RUH central on the ground floor. The Acute Stroke Unit is a 26 bed unit including 4 hyper-acute beds providing rapid treatment including thrombolysis and high-dependency care for patients who have had a stroke.
Research has shown that patients receiving rapid and specialist treatment on an acute stroke unit have a better chance of survival and are more likely to regain independence and have less disability.
The Unit also includes a therapy gym, an Outpatients department and a therapy garden for patients.
Meals and Drinks
There is a choice of menu and we also cater for special dietary needs. Meal times are approximately as follows:
- Breakfast 7:30 - 8:00am
- Lunch 12:30 pm
- Supper 5:30 pm
We serve hot drinks with meals and also mid-morning, mid-afternoon and in the evening.
Personal Belongings
To help keep you comfortable during your stay, we encourage your relatives to check that you have sufficient clothing, slippers, toiletries and towels, etc. We suggest you do not bring valuables into the hospital.
Please note there are no clothes washing facilities on the ward. Flowers are not allowed for hygiene reasons, either potted or in vases.
Contact the Ward
General Enquiries:
01225 824856
01225 825535
The Care Team
The Acute Stroke Unit is headed by the ward manager, the ward has a Consultant Stroke Nurse and a number of staff including nurses, healthcare assistants and occupational therapist who have received specialist training in stroke care.
Patient Information
If you're worried about a patient's condition – Martha's Rule
You may have heard recently that the NHS has rolled out Martha's Rule to further improve patient safety. This provides a consistent and understandable way for patients and families to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one's condition deteriorates while they are in hospital and they are concerned this is not being responded to.
The RUH offers a Martha's Rule service for inpatients and their families. You, or your relative, can call for urgent help and advice if you/they are a current inpatient and have concerns about their condition.
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service for current inpatients at the RUH. If you, or your family have recently been discharged please discuss your concerns directly with the ward team. It should not be used to report general problems such as issues with beds, room, food or parking - please speak to a member of staff on your ward.
Contact 07775 821211, any time, any day. If no one is available to answer please leave the patient name, ward and a brief description of your concern.
When should I contact the Martha's Rule service?
- When there is a significant change in your/the patient's condition while they are an inpatient and after discussion with the ward team, your concerns have not been addressed
- You have ongoing medical concerns after you have spoken to the ward nurses or doctors
Who will I talk to?
The Martha's Rule service is delivered by the Critical Care Outreach team, who are a team of specialist nurses. They are available 24 hours a day to help support ward staff in the care of acutely ill patients. They can offer advice over the telephone or come to the ward to review the patient's condition if there is a noticeable change.
Find out more
Martha's Rule – Information for patients and relatives
