Ward A3 is part of a regional Neurosciences Unit. We specialise in caring for patients who require surgery or treatment for conditions relating to the brain and spine.
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Tel: 01223 216 303 or 216 305 (or hospital extensions 2303 or 2305) Please call for visiting times. |
Enquiries about the progress of a patient:
All patients have a Patientline phone by their bed, which enables you to phone in and out directly. Where possible, please contact patients on this phone (incoming calls are free). It is very helpful if you appoint just one member of your family to make enquiries to staff about the progress of a patient – they can then pass on the information to others.
Directions and travel:
Ward A3 is on Level 3 of the A block at Addenbrooke’s, which is between the main Outpatients Centre and the main reception (entrances are on level 2). Ask at either reception for directions.
For security, there is an intercom at the ward door.
Parking is restricted on the site, and we encourage visitors to use public transport. Please follow the signs for visitors’ parking (Car Park J) and enter the hospital by the main entrance. Here, there are drop-off only and disabled parking spaces. Frequent visitors can obtain a reduced price weekly parking ticket from the main reception desk.
Ward facilities:
We have a day room for patients and visitors’ use, which has information about health issues and organisations associated with brain and spinal care. At the ward entrance, there is a vending machine for Patientline cards (for bedside TV and telephone use).
Post is delivered twice a day to the ward. Outgoing post can be placed in the out tray on the reception desk.
Your concerns and needs: If you or your visiting relatives have any concerns, please discuss these with your nursing staff, Ward sister or Unit Manager. You can also discuss them with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) staff, who can visit you on the ward. For non-clinical problems (eg help with benefits or accommodation), we can arrange for a visit from a social worker and/or you can book to meet advisors from the Information Centre.
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