Prescott Ward
Prescott Ward is situated on the top floor of the centre block. It has 34 beds, divided into 4 bays, accommodating both male and female patients . It has 7 consultants who specialise in colo-rectal, urology and gynaecology .
You will find Prescott Ward in the Centre Block at the rear of the hospital.
What to Expect When you are Admitted to our Ward
When you arrive on the ward you may be asked to sit in the dayroom until a bed becomes available. If you have not attended pre- admission clinic you will be admitted by a nurse and a doctor on the ward. It is hospital policy that you are swabbed for MRSA.
After you have been shown to your bed and around the ward an anaesthetist will visit you. You will be advised of the theatre list and what time you will have to fast from. Your family will be advised of the approximate timing of your planned operation and given a time to ring the ward. Please only bring minimal amount of belongings as we do not have the facilities to store many items.
Please be aware that the Trust is now a smoke free NHS. Smoking is not permitted in any building or within the grounds of any of our sites. Information and support is available to any patients who wish to stop smoking. Nicotine Replacement Therapy is available to help reduce your cravings during your stay.
How to Contact the Ward
You and your family will be informed of the best time to telephone for news following your surgery.
Telephone numbers: - 08454 22 4007
Or Telephone Switchboard on 08454 22 2222 and ask for the Ward.
You have a telephone by your bed and can receive incoming calls between 8am and 10pm. If you wish to make a call you must purchase a telephone card from the dispenser situated on the ward. It would be appreciated if only one member of the family rings and then relays the information back to the other members of the family.