Admissions
When Should I Ring a Hospital Ward? 4-6pm. Why? When your loved one is in hospital, you will quite naturally be concerned, principally about three things: How are they? Whats wrong with them and is t...
What is a hospital social worker? A hospital social worker is a professional who can help patients and their carer with their social care needs. ‘Social care’ is a broad term that means different type...
How to Help Yourself Get Discharged From Hospital Leaving the hospital is a major milestone, but a “good discharge” doesn’t happen by accident. To ensure a smooth transition and avoi...
What are different departments in an NHS hospital? Hospitals can be very large with 5-7 divisions/directorates (similar type) of 25+ departments. Here are the common ones. ‘T’ indicates th...
What is A&E? The Accident and Emergency (A&E) department—also known as Casualty, or the Emergency Department or Room (ED/ER) in the US—is a specialist hospital ward designed for life-threaten...
Does the NHS Have Enough Hospital Beds? The short answer is .. yes. But. It’s not just about the number of beds; it’s about how they are used. While many believe the NHS simply needs more hospitals, t...
How do I find out what ward someone is on? Finding a loved one in a large hospital system can be a stressful experience, especially during an emergency or an unexpected admission. Whether you are navi...
What is an Acute Ward? A Guide to Hospital Admissions An acute ward is a specialised hospital unit designed for patients who require urgent, short-term treatment for a severe injury, an episode of ill...
5 Questions to Ask a Doctor on a Ward Round The hospital ward round can be a whirlwind of activity. Often occurring early in the morning, it involves a team of doctors, nurses, and students moving qui...
What are the different parts of A&E? Walking into an Emergency Department (A&E) can be overwhelming, especially with the flurry of acronyms and different waiting areas. To help you navigate th...
