How many wards does Medway hospital have?

29 wards
Medway Maritime Hospital has 588 beds in 29 wards under five main departments: accident and emergency, adult medicine, surgery and anaesthetics, children and women, clinical support services.

What is Kingfisher Ward Medway hospital?

Kingfisher Ward, Medway Hospital is a health clinic on Windmill road in Gillingham.

What time does XRAY open at Medway hospital?

Friday 8am to 5pm
Radiology (Imaging) We offer ‘open-access’ to Plain Film for GP patients – just come to the department with your form anytime Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. All other services are provided as booked appointments.

Does Medway Hospital have private rooms?

Medway NHS Foundation Trust do not have any private beds dedicated to private patients.

Can you visit people in hospital Medway?

No visiting is permitted on COVID wards, except in compassionate circumstances (such as patients receiving end of life care). All visitors must enter by the main entrance and have their temperature checked. A fresh face mask will be supplied at the hospital entrance. Visitors must only visit one patient.

What part of Kent is Medway?

Medway is a conurbation and unitary authority in Kent, South East England.

What is a urology ward?

Urologists (also known as urological surgeons) treat problems of the female urinary system and the male genitourinary tract. They diagnose and treat disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs.

What is Emerald Ward Medway hospital?

Arethusa ward: 2 – 8 pm – two named visitors (close family or loved ones). Emerald Ward: 2 – 8 pm – two named visitors (close family or loved ones).

What is an example of a diagnostic service?

It includes the clinical services of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine . These services function in the settings of ambulatory care, acute care, mental health, geriatric and rehabilitative care.

What is a NHS diagnostic appointment?

Diagnostic appointments last at least three hours, but may sometimes involve up to eight hours of testing. Diagnostic assessments are often required to decide if patients are likely to be candidates for epilepsy surgery, or when diagnosing young onset dementias.

Can my partner come to my scan Medway?

Due to the need for social distancing and protecting staff, no one is to accompany you in the appointments, even your partner. it, will I get pictures from the scan? I have a disability and I need help and support from my partner during my scan and the birth.

Does Medway Hospital have WIFI for patients?

Medway NHS Foundation Trust Wi-Fi: eduroam. Students can login to the eduroam Wi-Fi at Medway NHS Foundation Trust by using their University Wi-Fi login details. If you don’t connect straight away, check your connection settings have: Security type set to WPA2-Enterprise.

How long are visiting times at Medway Hospital?

Visiting times will be for one hour only, with staggered sessions for each ward (see below for ward details). Bed curtains will be drawn around beds in bays to maintain a physical distance between visitors. Unfortunately we cannot allow visiting on wards where vulnerable patients are being cared for.

When is visiting time for Pearl and Kent Ward?

Pearl and Kent ward visiting – One named visitor may attend between 8 am and 8 pm. A second named visitor is permitted to attend between 2 pm and 8 pm. Please note that only one visitor can be present at any time.

Do you have to wear a mask when visiting Medway?

Visitors will have their temperature checked on arrival and contact details taken for track and trace purposes. Visitors must wear masks during their visit and practice good hand hygiene at all times. Visiting times will be for one hour only, with staggered sessions for each ward (see below for ward details).

Can a family member visit a patient at medwayft?

Please ask family members to send a message with their loved one’s name and ward to [email protected] and a member of the Patient Experience team will deliver the message to them. Due to the vulnerability of the patients, no visiting is permitted, except in compassionate circumstances. Please speak to the nurse in charge.