Contact the South West Liver Unit

Hospital address:

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, 

Derriford Road, 

Crownhill, 

Plymouth, 

Devon, PL6 8DH

 

Contact Telephone Numbers:

Hospital Switchboard:

• (01752) 202082

 

Outpatient booking team - to contact us to cancel or reschedule your outpatient clinic appointment, please phone:

• (01752) 439930

 

Hepatology / HPB Service:

• Prof Cramp  / Dr Sheridan’s Secretary:             (01752) 432722

• Dr Smith / Dr Acevedo’s Secretary:                   (01752) 432723

• Dr Vine’s Secretary:                                           (01752) 432725

• Dr Fagan’s / Baqai's Secretary:                         (01752) 430194

• Hepatology Nurse Specialists Secretary:           (01752) 431320

• Alcohol Liaison Service:                                     (01752) 439963

• Jayne Davies (Patient Participation Group):      (01752) 431962 / 07876 493615 (jayne.roue@nhs.net)

• Surgical Secretaries:                                          (01752) 432071

 

Shipleyward:

• Ward Sister, please ring:                                    (01752) 432786

• Ward clerk, please ring:                                      (01752) 432742

• Discharge coordinator, please ring:                    (01752) 437119

 

Endoscopy service:

• For any endoscopy queries please ring:             (01752) 432125 / 432136

 

Radiology service:

• Plain X-rays (e.g. AXR / CXR):                           (01752) 437186

• Ultrasound:                                                          (01752) 439286

• Computed Tomography (CT):                              (01752) 437182

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):                  (01752) 439282

• Nuclear Medicine (e.g. HIDA scan):                    (01752) 245159

• Healthy Bones Team (DEXA):                             (01752) 439469

 

Local Support Services:

The Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Support Centre:

• (01752) 430060

 

Plymouth support services, signposting for patients.

Harbour drugs and alcohol service

Harbour is here to help anyone, including family and friends, affected by the misuse of drugs and alcohol by providing information, education, assessment and care co-ordination.

Contact details:                 TEL:  01752 434343

                                          http://www.harbour.org.uk 

 

Hamoaze House

A local Plymouth charity that provides a “whole family” approach to support and rehabilitation.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01752 566100

                                          www.hamoazehouse.org.uk 

 

SMART recovery

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and science-based, using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and non-confrontational motivational methods.  An alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous

Contact details TEL:         TEL: 0330 0536022

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem.

Contact details:                 TEL: 0800 9177650

 

Plymouth Options

Plymouth Options (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) will support you to manage depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, phobias and life pressures

Contact details:                 TEL: 01752 435419

                                          https://www.plymouthonlinedirectory.com/healthandwellbeing/nhs/livewell/plymouthoptions

 

 

Cornwall support services, signposting for patients.

We are with you Cornwall (previously called ADDACTION).

Provide free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01579 340616

                                          https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk

 

SMART recovery

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and science-based, using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and non-confrontational motivational methods.  An alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Contact details:                 TEL: 0330 0536022

 

Alcoholics Anonymous AA

Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem.

Contact details:                 TEL: 0800 9177650

 

Outlook South West.  Depression and Anxiety Services

Support with talking therapies and other services.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01208 871905

 

MIND Cornwall

Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01208 892855

                                          https://cornwallmind.org/about-us/

 

Cognitive Behavioural  Therapy (CBT) Self Help

This website provides CBT self-help and therapy resources, including worksheets and information sheets

Contact details:                 https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk

 

Cruse Bereavement Care

Offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01726 76100

                                          cornwall@cruse.org.uk

 

DRINKAWARE

A source of information and advice

Contact details:                 https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice

 

 

South Hams and West Devon support services, signposting for patients

Together Drugs and Alcohol Services

Together Drug and Alcohol Service offers support to those over 18 who wish to address their drug and alcohol use.

Contact details:                 TEL: 08002335444

                                          https://www.edp.org.uk/together-drug-alcohol-service 

 

SMART recovery

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and science-based, using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and non-confrontational motivational methods.  An alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous

Contact details:                 TEL: 0330 0536022

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other , so that they may solve their common problem .

Contact details:                 TEL: 0800 9177650

 

Talkworks Depression and anxiety services

A free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service for people (aged 18+) in Devon (excluding Plymouth), helping you to feel better and giving you the tools and techniques to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Contact details:                 TEL: 0300 5553344

                                          https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk

 

MIND Devon

Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01752 512280 

                                          https://www.devonmind.com

 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Self Help

This website provides CBT self-help and therapy resources, including worksheets and information sheets

Contact details:                 https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk

 

Devon rape and Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services

We offer confidential, professional support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse in Devon. 

Contact details:                 TEL: 01392 204174

 

Sunflower women’s centre

Sunflower is a trauma-informed women's wellbeing hub, providing opportunities for any woman who has support needs.

Contact details:                 TEL: 01752 255758

                                          https://trevihouse.org/sunflower-womens-centre 

 

Cruse Bereavement Care

Offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.

Contact details:                 TEL: 0808 8081677

                                          www.cruse.org.uk

 

Mental Health Resources

Marbles lost and found.

Contact details:                 www.marbleslostandfound.co.uk

 

DRINKAWARE

A source of information and advice

Contact details:                 https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice