Stroke services

Ward 11 is a 24 bedded ward, situated on the ground floor of Macclesfield District General Hospital and treats both male and female patients with acute stroke and neurological rehabilitation, Patients are admitted from Accident and Emergency, Emergency Admissions Unit or the Medical Admissions Unit. 
 
The staff on Ward 11 aim to provide a high quality service in a safe environment where the needs of each patient are cared for in a professional and holistic manner by using all available specialist knowledge and skills. The wellbeing of all our patients relies on appropriate and timely assessment, investigation, treatment and care. The aim is to promote optimum health through good communication, teaching and provision of adequate information.

The unit

Ward 11 comprises of four, four bedded bays and eight side rooms. The use of the side rooms is decided on a clinical or priority basis.

The team

Consultants: Dr Sein, Consultant Physician Medicine
 
The consultant is supported by a team of three doctors, one registrar, one senior house officer and one junior house officer. The team will review the consultants patients daily during the week. They also take part in the “on calls”, therefore are not all present on the ward each day.
 
Matron: Paula Speakman, a major part of Paula’s remit is to ensure that the patient experience is positive. It is also her role to ensure that quality standards of care are maintained and she can be seen on a regular basis auditing the unit with the Infection Control Team and housekeeper to ensure optimal cleaning standards are achieved.
 
Ward Manager: Alison Berry
 
Stroke Coordinator: Stephen Cross
 
Ward Sister: Nora Doleman
 
Charge Nurse: Adrian Barry
 
In addition to Nora and Adrian, there is a full team of nursing and support staff to assist with care.
 
Ward clerk: Assists with the daily running and administration of the ward.
 
Housekeeper: Supports the maintenance of cleanliness and ordering of supplies and facilitates the smooth running of the ward.  

Other staff you might meet on the ward

Occupational therapist: The occupational therapist provides specialist treatment to enable a safe and successful transition back into the community. The housekeeper can be identified by a lilac tunic.
 
Physiotherapist: The aim of the Physiotherapy Team is to provide a specialised treatment plan which will enable patients to achieve their maximum physical potential.
 
Social worker: There is a unit based social worker who is able to assist with the discharge process and any issues concerning discharge. The social worker is also able to advise or welfare rights, housing issues and appropriate support groups..
 
Tissue viability nurse specialist: Specialised in the prevention and management of pressure sores and ulcers
 
Discharge co-ordinator: Will assist with your discharge planning if required.
 
Phlebotomist (technician skilled in taking blood) visits daily to collect blood samples requested by the medical team.
 
Dieticians
 
Speech and language therapist
 
Student nurses may be on placement on the unit. There are also work experience students on the ward from the age of 16 years upwards
 
All staff will introduce themselves to you but if you are at all unclear please ask.

Hand washing

Infection control is an issue at the forefront of most people’s minds when coming into hospital. To help the unit stop infection please wash your hands on arrival and departure, you will find a sink located at the entrance of the unit. Alcohol gel dispensers are also strategically located throughout the unit.
 
You are also encouraged to ask nursing and clinical staff if they have washed their hands prior to examination. 

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More information

The ward telephone numbers are: 01625 661011/1069
 
If relatives are ringing to enquire about your condition please nominate one of your family members to be a single point of contact to reduce the numbers of calls to the ward.
 
If you would like to arrange an appointment to see either consultant, please contact the secretary direct from Monday to Friday.

Dr. Sein’s secretary: 01625 661903

Please note that the consultant cannot discuss patient care or treatment over the telephone due to patient confidentiality.

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