Woodpecker Ward - Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU)

The Surgical Assessment Unit is currently an 8-bedded mixed-sex assessment unit for surgical patients located within Woodpecker Ward.

At present there is the capacity to accommodate a further four patients who require surgical assessment on either chairs or within an extra bed area between 8am and 8pm.

Senior Sister

Janie Bond

Contact Telephone Number

01793 605879

Visiting Times

3pm – 8:30pm. You may drop off essential items for your relatives outside these hours if necessary.

Patients are admitted to the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) either via the Emergency Department or direct from the GP. On the SAU, both the nursing staff and the surgical doctors on call will assess you.

A decision on your treatment can be made after a review by the surgical registrar or consultant. If you need to stay in hospital, you will probably move to another surgical ward within the hospital. Alternatively you may be discharged.

Please be aware that information regarding a relative's or friend's diagnosis cannot be given over the telephone due to confidentiality. If you or your family have any concerns or complaints regarding your care then please do not hesitate to speak to the nurse in charge of the SAU at the time.