Visiting

Visiting times

Visitors are welcome between 11am and 8pm. However, we operate a protected mealtime policy.  This means that whilst patients are having their meals, all non-essential activities on the ward will stop in order to reduce interruptions.  The nurses, ward assistants and nutrition assistants will be available to help those patients who require extra support with eating and drinking during these times.

We kindly ask that visitors speak to the ward coordinator about whether it would be beneficial to be present during mealtimes.  Often, those who have had a stroke can experience difficulties around eating and drinking due to altered swallow and cognition.  Therefore, having fewer people present can help reduce distractions and allows for a calmer environment for patients to eat and drink.

Please always check with staff if you want to bring in food or drink to the ward and read this leaflet first: Bringing food into hospital

On arrival at the ward all food gifts should be declared. An appropriately trained nurse will check the food is suitable for the patient, check containers and labelling. Risk of allergy and swallow ability will be reviewed, and any new recommendations will be highlighted.

Getting here

Directions to the unit in Marcham Road, Abingdon can be found here

Parking

Pay and Display parking is available on site. If you are visiting a friend or relative on a regular basis, it is possible to purchase a weekly permit at a reduced cost.  Please speak to a member of nursing staff if you would like to apply for a permit.