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Woodlands In-patient Unit

Woodlands has the capacity to care for up to 19 patients.  They are two four bedded rooms named after our Co-founders, Patricia and Donald, along with 11 single rooms with en suite facilities.  Each patient has their own wardrobe, bedside cabinet, vanity unit, television and telephone to receive incoming calls. There is also a payphone available for patients and visitors who wish to make outgoing calls.

 

Staffing

The unit is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Doctors, Nurse and Health Care Assistants, Counsellors, a visiting Pharmacist and Physiotherapist

 

On admission, we make every attempt for the Doctor and Nurse to undertake a joint patient assessment to identify fully the patients needs and requirements.

Things to bring in

Any tablets or medication you are already taking

Notes from your District Nurse

Clean nightwear and day clothes if you wish

Toiletries

Preferred cold drinks - e.g. juice

Visiting Hours

Family and friends are welcome to visit at any time during the day or night. If early in the morning or very late in the evening, please discuss this with the Nurse in Charge. Children are welcome, but need to be supervised.

Meal Service 

Meals are served as follows:-

Breakfast                   8.30 am  - Cereals, toast, cooked breakfast

Morning tea               11 am

Lunch                         1 pm      - Two choices are offered daily

Afternoon tea            3.30 pm

Supper                       5.30 pm - A light snack with choices available

Our Chef is happy to accommodate patient's nutritional requirements and will speak with you on a daily basis to discuss your needs.

Alcoholic beverages are available on request.  In the Reception area, snacks and drinks can be purchased. 

Other facilities

Visitors Family Room

Includes a television and video, computer facilities, books and children's toys as well as facilities for making hot drinks.  Please ensure that children are not left unsupervised at any time.

Visitors Meal Service

For a nominal charge, Chef is happy to prepare food for visitors.  Please see the menu and pay at Reception.  Last orders by 5.30pm please.

Hairdresser

Our hairdresser will be happy to style patients hair in our salon or in the ward.  There is a nominal fee for this service.

Laundry

In an emergency we have facilities to launder patients' clothes.  We also have spare night wear if required.  Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur. 

Valuables

Please avoid bringing valuables, credit cards or large amounts of money into the Hospice as we cannot guarantee their safety.

Smoking

We support a no smoking policy.  However, we do recognize that for some patients, smoking is an important part of their day and helps them relax.  We therefore provide a Smoking Room, but this is for patients only.