Ward A7 - Medicine for Older People

Last updated: Wednesday 18 September 2024

General introduction

Ward A7 is part of the Department of Medicine for Older People.

The ward can provide 34 beds within four six-bed bays, one four-bed bay and six cubicles, and cares for patients presenting to hospital with a frailty syndrome.

Visiting times

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How to access this service

The ward accepts patients presenting to hospital with a frailty syndrome including falls, immobility, delirium, incontinence, side effects of medications and individuals aged over 65 with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) level of four and above.

About the team

The team consists of a ward manager, four band 6 charge nurses, 17 band 5 registered nurses, one band 4 nurse associate, 18 band 2 healthcare assistants, plus a ward clerk, housekeeper and three domestics.

The discharge nurse manager supports the team with discharges ensuring patients are sent home or to a care home in a safe transfer of care.

  • Geriatric Consultant - Dr Burke
  • Geriatric Consultant - Dr Qaffaf
  • Fellow Clinician, who supports Dr Burke and Dr Qaffaf - Dr Shireen Patil
  • Ward Manager - Mirabelle Estinozo

Contact Us

Telephone

01925 662392

01925 275557

Addresses

Appleton Wing

Warrington Hospital

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