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Introduction
The ARU provides a service of care for General & Old Age Medicine on an Outpatient basis.
We aim to give personal attendtion in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, this being provided by a multidisciplinary team of experienced staff in a purpose built unit.
Location
The ARU is located in the new building in the Therapies section of the Outpatient department. For directions click here
• Disabled parking is available adjacent to the Maternity Unit
• Orchard Car Park
• Both Main Entrances
• Tower Car Park
Your First Attendance
You will be assessed by a doctor, nurse and therapists. During your assessment you will be asked questions about your day-to-day activities and general health. It would be a help, if you could bring with you your medication list and any medication you may need during your stay. After your assessment you may be asked to follow a home programme of exercises. We may ask you to attend the Unit for a course of treatment depending on your individual needs. It may be necessary for you to have tests or to see other members of the multidisciplinary team during your stay, to further monitor your health needs, e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Dietician etc.
We will provide beverages. There are suitable toilet facilities for the disabled. Wheelchairs and walking aids are available for use.
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) Clinic
There are specific TIA Clinics for patients who may have suffered a TIA. Patients attending a TIA Clinic will be seen by a Consultant and a Nurse and you will have a thorough assessment. It may also be necessary for you to have a CT head scan, a carotid duplex scan and other investigations e.g. ECG, blood on the day or as an outpatient. Due to the nature of the clinic, patients are advised they may need to be at the hospital for a long period.
Falls Clinics
Patients attending a Falls Clinic will be assessed by a Consultant, Nurse and a Falls Prevention Officer as appropriate. You will have a thorough assessment and it may be necessary to have other tests, e.g. an ECG and blood tests. A diagnosis and treatment plan will be discussed with you. You may then be asked to attend a Falls Prevention Exercise Class (Active Balance Classes), return to the ARU or an outpatient clinic for a follow up appointment.
Your General Practitioner will be informed of our findings from all the above mentioned clinics.
Our Staff
A variety of staff will be responsible for your care whilst attending ARU. Some of the staff you will come in contact with are listed below:
Sister:- Navy blue dress/tunic/trousers
Staff Nurse:- Blue and white striped dress/tunic and navy trouseers
Student Nurse:- Pale Blue
Nursing Auxiliaries/Health Care Assistants:- Green/white striped uniform
Physiotherapists:- White tunic/blue piping and blue trousers
Physiotherapy Assistant:- Royal blue tunic
Domestic staff:- Pink/white striped dress/tunic and trousers
Volunteers:- Red short and black trousers
There are 6 Consultants and a Clinical Assistant (Dr Robert Byrne) who work in our department. For more information on the Consultants please click on their name:-
Clinics take place in the ARU.
Monday
Dr Hellier, Consultant Physician, General and Old Age Medicine holds a TIA Clinic between 10.00am and 12.00 midday.
Dr Donald, Specialist in Old Age Medicine, holds his clinic between 2.00 – 5.00pm in the ARU.
Tuesday
Dr Medcalf, Consultant Physician, holds a Parkinson's Disease Movement Disorder Clinic/RAC between 10.00am - 12.30pm. This clinic is for patients who's GPs feel need to be seen urgently after a medical event.
Wednesday
Dr Asghar, Consultant Physician in Old Age Medicine, holds his clinic between 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Dr Dutta, Consultant Physician, Stroke Service, General and Old Age Medicine, holds his clinic between 2.00 - 5.00pm.
Dr Monro, Consultant Physician in Old Age Medicine, specialising in Falls. This is a multidisciplinary clinic which is held between 1.00 - 4.30pm.
Thursday
Dr Monro, Consultant Physician in Old Age Medicine. This is for new patients referred by their GP or other hospital departments, ward discharges and other medical follow-ups. This is a General Old Age Medicine clinic - 9.00 - 12.00pm.
Dr Dutta, Consultant Physician, General and Old Age Medicine, holds a TIA Clinic between 2.00 - 5.00pm.
Dr Hellier, Consultant Physician, General and Old Age Medicine, holds a general Clinic between 9.30 - 12.30pm.
Tai Chi Classes
For patients with Parkinson’s Disease seeing Dr Pippa Medcalf, she may recommend that you attend the Tai Chi Classes on Monday lunchtime free of charge. These are led by a qualified Tai Chi Instructor and the aim is to improve balance, strength and coordination. Patients have to make their own travel arrangements and carers are welcome to stay (and join in as necessary!). It is a 10 week course.
| Receptionist: - | 08454 22 8546 |
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| Sister: - | 08454 22 8530 |
Cleanliness and Infections in Hospital
There are containers of alcohol gel around the ARU on entrance and around the department for disinfecting of hands.
Hand washing. The most common means by which infection is transmitted is by hand; therefore hand washing is a very basic, yet vital infection control measure. Alcohol hand gel is kept at the entrance of the unit for all visitors to use before and after attending appointments. For hygienic hand disinfection apply 3ml (3 shots) to physically clean hands for 30 seconds ensuring all areas are covered, until dry.
