Hepatology Inpatient Wards

The South West Liver Unit has both Medical and Surgical inpatient wards. The information on this page relates to the medical ward. Find more information about Hepatology surgical wards.

The Southwest Liver Unit specialises in Hepatology.

The ward is on Level 3 and has 23 beds including 4 individual side rooms. There is a Level 1 bay (enhanced nursing care). The ward is mixed sex, with men and women nursed in separate bays.

The ward is managed by Senior Sister Rachael Doherty and in addition is supported by 6 deputies.

Ward Philosophy

We aim to provide high quality care through an holistic approach, ensuring all individual needs are met in a caring and sensitive manner. Our staff have a real passion for Shipley's speciality and will provide care of a high standard to all who stay with us. We endeavour to offer an open and friendly environment where the patient and family members can express their needs. We hope to maintain self-esteem, dignity and a sense of well-being and purpose to every individual whilst on our ward.  

Ward Visiting Times

The ward  has open visiting and is open to visitors from 8am to 10pm. Anything outside of these hours will require permission from senior nursing staff.

Doctors’ Ward Rounds 

The name of your Consultant should be written on the board above your bed. Consultants will normally see their patients at least 3 times a week (ward round).  A doctor on the Consultant’s team will see you every day during the week and at the weekend if it is necessary. Mornings and mealtimes are the busiest time on the ward.  Doctors’ ward rounds are usually completed in the mornings. It would therefore be appreciated, and hopefully more informative to you, if you could try to leave non-urgent calls until after 11am and avoid ringing during medication rounds and mealtimes.  

If you wish to see a doctor to discuss your relative’s condition, please talk to the ward clerk or ring the ward to arrange an appointment. 

Food and Drink

• Breakfast: 7am to 8am

• Morning Coffee: 10:30am

• Lunch: 12pm to 1pm

• Afternoon Tea: 2:30pm

• Evening Meal: 5pm to 6pm

Drinks are available at any time, please ask.

Contact Us

To contact the ward Sister please ring: (01752) 439093

To contact the ward clerk please ring: (01752) 433200

To contact the discharge coordinator please ring: (01752) 437641