Facilites
- DCC has nine beds, including four single rooms to help to control infection
Mealtimes and Catering
All meals are ordered using a menu card system and are served at the bedside.
- Breakfast: - 7.45am
- Lunch: - 12.30pm - 1.00pm
- Supper: - 5.30pm - 6.00pm
Beverages: - Served seven times throughout the day.
The Catering Staff are an integral part of the meal delivery service at Cheltenham General Hospital. The staff are visible on the ward throughout most of the day, serving food, washing up and cleaning in the ward pantry as well as delivering stock. The Catering staff are easily recognised by their uniform; royal blue polo shirts, navy blue baseball caps and trousers and, of course, a smile.
There are two Restaurants at Cheltenham General. The Blue Spa Café is located at the front of the Hospital in Centre Block. The Glass House Café can be found in St. Paul's Wing. For more information Click Here
Additional Information
There are several WRVS shops around the hospital.
If English is not your first language, and you may require the services of an interpreter, please let the ward know before your admission, if at all possible.
If you are hearing impaired and need to sign, we may also be able to provide someone to help with this.
A Hairdresser, Dietician, Chiropodist, Dentist and Pharmacist are all available in the hospital and staff can tell you more about these, please ask.
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Services can be accessed following a referral from Ward staff, please ask if you think you may need these.
Chaplaincy staff visit the Wards regularly, or you may arrange for your own spiritual advisor to visit.
A charity has been set up to receive and distribute funds to assist in the purchase of specialist equipment and training for DCC staff. For further details please speak to a member of staff.
Any Questions?
Whilst your relative is being cared for on ITU / HDU, it is important that we look after you too. If there is anything you need, please don not hesitate to ask.