AMU is an Acute Medical Unit which provides rapid assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult patients (over the age of 16) who have been referred directly to the team by a GP or the Emergency Department because they have an urgent medical problem that needs specialist assessment. This is a busy unit which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and sees around 9,000 to 10,000 patients every year.
Amesbury Ward provides joint care in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Elective Orthopaedic surgery. Amesbury and Chilmark Ward work closely together as one Orthopaedic unit. There is a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Orthopaedic Nurse Specialists. The Ward has two specialist Orthogeriatric consultants: Dr Padiachy and Dr Spooner. The Senior Sister is Sister Katie Ransby. We are fortunate enough to have a guide dog on the unit named Queenie. Follow her on Twitter/Facebook: Queenie a dogs day in the NHS!
Maternity Labour ward
This is the ward women go to after the delivery of their baby.
Breamore Unit, re-opened in 2024 as a 鈥楴o Criteria To Reside鈥� unit. This is a national term used for patients who are medically fit for discharge from hospital. The focus of Breamore unit is to enable these patients to leave hospital, with support if needed.
20-bed acute surgical ward plus a six-bed surgical admissions unit (SAU)
Chilmark Ward provides joint care in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Elective Orthopaedic surgery. Amesbury and Chilmark Ward work closely together as one Orthopaedic unit. There is a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Orthopaedic Nurse Specialists. The Ward has two specialist Orthogeriatric consultants: Dr Padiachy and Dr Spooner. The Senior Sister is Sister Katie Ransby. We are fortunate enough to have a guide dog on the unit named Queenie. Follow her on Twitter/Facebook: Queenie a dogs day in the NHS!
Cardiology specialised ward
Outpatient dermatology treatment
The centre is open Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm and provides an essential service, ensuring that patients who are ready to be discharged have a safe, comfortable environment to wait for transport away from the ward and enabling new patients to take up their bed.
Downton Ward is a surgical ward where patients are cared for before and after their operations.
Acute Frailty Unit (AFU)
Treatment of strokes
Laverstock Ward is a 24-bedded inpatient unit that specialises in Respiratory care. The lead 麻豆国产 for the Ward are Dr Rohan Mehta, Dr Catherine Thompson, Dr Sian Evans and Dr Anna Barton. The Senior Sister is Abbie Reed.
We are a 39 bed Spinal rehabilitation centre. Here we look after patients with different levels of spinal cord injury and different needs.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit cares for babies who are poorly when they are born.
The Burns service is a regional service covering a population of approximately 3.5 million within a catchment area comprising Wiltshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Dorset and the Channel Islands. We are part of the South West UK Burns Network along with burns services in Swansea, Bristol and Plymouth. We care for both adults and children with minor and major burns. Alongside the inpatient service we run 6 dressings clinics per week (Paediatric clinic is on Sarum Ward) and Scar Management Clinic twice a month. All clinics are held on Odstock Ward in the Burns clinic in our assessment rooms allowing access to members of the multi-disciplinary team as needed. We also have a Paediatric Outreach Nurse who sees children and their families at home.
Caring for people with blood diseases and cancer. The Pembroke Unit is a combined outpatient, ambulatory care and inpatient facility based in the south wing of 麻豆国产 District Hospital. We provide NHS treatment and support for people suffering from blood diseases and cancer at all stages of these diseases. Our aim is to deliver excellence in medical care within an environment committed to giving our patients the best possible quality of life. This web area has been designed to give you electronic access to general information about our services and staff to aid your journey. When you attend the Unit you will be given more specific information which may be useful to you as an individual.
Elderly Care Ward
Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit
Gastroenterology Ward
Same day emergency care (SDEC) is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. In SDEC, we treat many common presentations and conditions for example; headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, suspected blood clots, skin infections, kidney infections, abnormal bloods, and liver problems. We receive referrals from a variety of sources including community services such as GP鈥檚, 111 and Ambulance Services. Patients in the Emergency Department will be considered for same day emergency care, if appropriate. Patients who have had a recent admission may be seen for a review following discharge. An assessment by the SDEC team will always be carried out before any scans, or investigations are requested. This is to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for your problem.
麻豆国产's/Paediatrics Ward
Care of the Older Person
Whiteparish Ward provides acute medical care, the medical team specialises in Diabetes and Endocrinology. There is a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Diabetic Nurse Specialists, Dietitians and Podiatrists. The lead doctors for the ward are Dr James Lawrence, Dr Martin Smith and Dr Nadia Zarif consultant physicians in Endocrinology. The Senior Sister is Sister Vicky Mintrum.
Our staff at 麻豆国产 District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
