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Acute Assessments Unit (AAU)
Visit the Acute Assesssments Unit (AAU)
AAU is an Acute Assessment Unit that sees patients from 16 to 116! Patients may be with us for one hour or several days, and will either be transfered to a Ward or discharged home.
AAU is located in Zone D of the New Building.
Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
Visit ARU Outpatients
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.
Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
Visit the Cardiology Unit
The Cardiology Unit consists of two wards with a total of 40 beds, incorporating a six- bed chest pain assessment unit and an eight-bed Coronary Care Unit. The department addresses investigative, acute and rehabilitation phases of cardiac disease.
Children's Ward
Visit the Children's Centre
The Children’s Centre is a purpose built unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital situated next to the Orchard Car Park in the new section of the hospital and provides both inpatient and out patient care.
Day Surgery Unit
Visit the Day Surgery Unit
The Day Surgery Unit caters for the any patients who can now come into hospital, have their operation and go home the same day.
We aim to provide a personal and efficient service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere within a purpose built unit.
Department of Critical Care (DCC)
Visit the Department of Critical Care
The Department of Critical Care (DCC) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is located on the 1st floor of the Tower Block. It looks after patients who need more care than can be given on general wards (High Dependency and Intensive Care).
DCC has ten beds, including four single rooms to help to control infection.
Endoscopy Unit
Visit the Endoscopy Unit
The Endoscopy Unit s a friendly 9 bedded specialist unit providing a service to the population of Gloucestershire and beyond. The Endoscopy Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital can be found on the first floor above the main entrance to the hospital. We are essentially a day time unit and are open between 0730 hrs and 1830 hrs Monday to Friday but provide emergency out of hours cover as needed. We pride ourselves on providing a service that is timely, informative, efficient and friendly. Our aim is to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives alike ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
Maternity Services
Visit our Maternity Pages
From the moment you discover you are pregnant, your life is transformed. Our maternity services aim to provide all the support you need during this life-changing period, from ante-natal classes to state-of-the-art birthing facilities.
Ward 2A
Visit Ward 2A
We look after patients under the care of 10 Orthopaedic Consultants and 2 Specialist Registrars. The nursing team is headed by Modern Matron Jill Keates, who is supported by a Senior Sister Jo Hayes, Sister Stinchcombe, Charge Nurse Terry Carter, several Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants and a Ward Clerk. The nurses work in teams concentrating in the delivery of care to the patients in their group.
Ward 2B
Visit Ward 2B
Ward 2B is a surgical ward specialising in ENT, oral & maxillofacial & orthodontic surgery. It is also the regional unit for head & neck oncology. It is located on the 2nd floor of the Tower Block. The ward manager is responsible for the daily running of the ward, supported by a team of registered nurses & healthcare assisstants.
Ward 3A
Visit Ward 3A
Ward 3A is a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward.
We treat patients with a number of different conditions ranging from life and limb saving surgery, joint replacement, broken bones and keyhole surgery for sports injuries.
Ward 3B
Visit Ward 3B
Ward 3B is an elective Orthopaedic ward. This means we have patients who are undergoing routine Orthopaedic surgery comprising mainly of hip replacements, knee replacements and spinal surgery. We also undertake other joint surgery to the body.
Ward 4A
Visit Ward 4A
Ward 4A is located on the 4th floor of the Tower Block.
Ward 4B GOAM
Visit Ward 4B GOAM
Ward 4B GOAM is a ward for male General & Old Age Medicine pateints with a focus on assessment and rehabilitation. The Ward Manager is Sue Merrett who is supported by Sister Maggie Harris and a nursing team. The ward has 28 beds and to concentrate on the delivery of care the nurses are divided into 2 teams. Our aim is to deliver a high standard of care in a safe environment for patients and staff where dignity and confidentiality is maintained.
Ward 5A
Visit Ward 5A
Ward 5A is an 24-bedded general surgical ward specialising in upper gastro-intestinal surgery. We are a mixed sex ward divided into single sexed bays and side rooms. Although the ward is very busy, the atmosphere is friendly. Our aim is to deliver a high standard of care in a safe enviroment for patients and staff, where dignity and confidentiality is maintained.
Ward 5B
Visit Ward 5B
Ward 5B is a 29 bedded colorectal surgical and general surgical ward.
The ward is managed by the Senior Sister Catherine Murray. The Junior Sister is Nettie Evans. There are three teams, each of which is headed by a Principal Nurse who will help to plan care and your discharge, in her absence a supporting nurse from the team will do this.
Ward 6A
Visit Ward 6A
Ward (6A) is a Medical Ward which specialises in Neurology.
The ward is lead by a Modern Matron, 1 Ward Manager and is supported by a nursing team comprising of Ward Sisters/Charge Nurse, Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Student Nurses. They all work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Although it is a very busy ward we aim to give high standards of care in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Ward 6B (Stroke Unit)
Visit Ward 6B
The Stroke Unit is a 29 bed unit dedicated to the acute care and continuing rehabilitation for all adults regardless of age who have had a suspected stroke. The unit consists of 2 six bedded Acute Stroke Bays with one bed identified to take emergency thrombolysis patients and 17 stroke rehabilitation beds.
Ward 7A
Visit Ward 7A
Ward 7A is a medical ward which specialises in Dematology and Gastroenterology.
The ward is lead by a Senior Sister and is supported by three nursing teams. The nurses work in teams in order to concentrate on the delivery of care to the patients in their group.
Ward 7B
Visit Ward 7B
Ward 7B - Renal Unit is a 23 bedded, mixed sex ward specialising in both Rheumatology and acute and chronic Renal Medicine. Our unit philosophy is to provide quality for our patients with the highest standards of individualised care. We uphold standards to provide privacy, maintain dignity and confidentiality whist respecting patients wishes at all times by working collaboratively with patients and relatives in planning and evaluating patients complex needs.
Ward 8A
Visit Ward 8A
Ward 8A is located in the Tower Block on the 8th floor.
Ward 8B
Visit ward 8B
Ward 8B is 29 bedded acute Respiratory Medical Ward based on the 8th floor within the Tower block at Gloucester Royal Hospital which comprises of 5 siderooms and 4 bays containing 6 beds. Flowers are not permitted on 8B as they are an irritant and cause allergic reactions with some of the patient’s who are receiving treatment for their respiratory disease.
Ward 9B GOAM
Visit Ward 9B GOAM
Ward 9B GOAM is a ward for female General & Old Age Medicine patients with a focus on assessment and rehabilitation. The Ward Manager is Sister Teresa Clift who is supported by 2 other sisters, Sister Lorraine Cooke and CN Jerome Ibarr and a nursing team. The ward has 28 beds and to concentrate on the delivery of care the nurses are divided into 2 teams. Our aim is to deliver a high standard of care in a safe environment for patients and staff where dignity and confidentiality is maintained.