Meldon Ward
Date issued: April 2020
For review: April 2022
Ref: D-35/M/HCE/SC/Meldon guide v2
PDF: Meldon Ward leaflet [pdf] 203KB
Meldon is an acute medical ward, with a special interest in caring for the elderly. We have 28 beds and look after female patients. If you require any assistance whilst you are on the ward, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of the ward team
Ward Philosophy
We offer an open and friendly environment where the patient and family members can express their needs. We are here to listen. We will strive to offer high quality, safe care, using our MultiDisciplinary Team approach, and we see families are also an important part of our team to support the patient through their stay. We would like to maintain dignity and self-esteem by valuing the patients individuality. We encourage own comfortable clothes to be worn.
Ward Visiting Times
The ward is open to visitors at all times. We do ask that if you want to visit after 10pm that you speak to the Nursing team.
We have very little space and so to prevent the ward getting overcrowded, the number of visitors is restricted to two per patient, at any one time please.
Telephone Calls
For general information: (01752) 439777. To speak to the patient on our mobile: (01752) 245102
Mornings and mealtimes are the busiest times on the ward. The Team meet and will plan care and treatment at 12.00-13.00 It would therefore be appreciated, and hopefully more informative for to you, if you could try to leave non-urgent calls until after 2pm.
Due to confidentiality, a patient’s diagnosis cannot be discussed over the telephone. We can make arrangements if this becomes a problem by using a prearranged password.
Doctors’ Ward Rounds
The name of your consultant should be written on the board above your bed. The Consultant and the Doctor team will see our patients every
If you wish to see a doctor to discuss your relative’s condition, please talk to the ward clerk, nurse or ring the ward to arrange an appointment.
Valuables
Please do not bring valuables into hospital. The bedside cabinet is for storage and does not lock. The Nurse can only make arrangements to store small items. If you have large amounts of money with you, please tell the staff so that it can be banked safely with the hospital cashier whilst you are in hospital.
Please remember, the hospital does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to any personal property you choose to keep with you.
Hearing Aids, False Teeth, Walking Aids
Please inform one of the nursing team if you (or your relative/ friend) normally use a hearing aid, false teeth or walking aid. It is advisable that these items are labelled appropriately.
Meal Times
- Breakfast 8.00 a.m.
- Morning Coffee 10.30 a.m.
- Lunch 12 midday - 1.00 p.m (Protected meal time)
- Afternoon Tea 2.30 p.m.
- Evening Meal 6.00 p.m.
Drinks, supplements and snacks are available at any time, please ask.
Personal Food
Cold snacks, biscuits, juice etc. can be bought in for patients but please don’t use glass containers. Due to health and safety regulations, meals brought in can’t be warmed through.
Hairdresser
A hairdresser is available for patients. To book an appointment please call 01752 206959 or ask the nurse to bleep 81481
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
If you have a concern, problem or worry about your care or some aspect of the service provided and would like help from someone other than the ward staff, you can contact PALS. The PALS office is in the main entrance on Level 06 or 01752 439884
CAREdirect
CAREdirect is a service for older people, their carers, relatives and friends. By co-ordinating with and complementing other agencies they aim to enable older people to make informed choices about their own support and care. Tel 0345 155 1007
Email : csc.caredirect@devon.gov.uk Cornwall Email: www.supportincornwall.org.uk
Smoking
The Trust is a smoke free environment. If you would like support to give up smoking www.oneyouplymouth.co.uk or NHS Smoking Quit line 0300 123 1044
Your Comments
If you have any comments about the care or service provided on the ward or ideas for improvement, please do let us know. The Ward nursing staff are happy to speak to you at any time