Summary
The Avocet ward has 21 beds, 2 of which are only open for winter pressures and increase in service demand. This includes 5 isolated side rooms each with en-suite and 4 Bays consisting of four beds and bathroom in each bay.
Contact details
Visiting times:
Daily between 9.00am and 8.00pm Visiting outside normal hours can be discussed with the nurse in charge. Only two visitors are allowed at a time.
- Ward:
- 01799 562916
- Single Point Of Access:
- 0300 123 5433
- Address:
Saffron Walden Community Hospital
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HY
Service information
We provide an integrated service, with an in-depth, holistic assessment of the psychological, social and physical needs of each referred individual.
Based on our expert assessments and in partnership with the patient and their family or carers, we provide each patient with an individual package of treatment and support, tailored to their assessed needs and reviewed regularly.
Our team
We place a strong emphasis on the multi-disciplinary team approach and patient care plans and reviews are agreed daily with the input of all team members.
We have a ward-based Consultant Geriatrician, supported by a ward doctor. Each patient will have a fully-qualified named Nurse and Healthcare Assistant per shift.
Our team also includes ward-based Psychotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Input is also available from other specialists as required, such as, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Tissue Viability Nurses.
Patient experience
We would like to hear about your experience on the ward. We use “iWantGreatCare“, a health reviews website, to collect feedback on what patients think, monitor it and action where possible.
Go online to iwantgreatcare or, if you’d prefer, ask the ward staff for paper form to complete. It is very important that we hear from you about what has happened during your time with us, as this will help us to improve things for other patients in similar circumstances.
Referral information
Please ask for a referral from one of the following:
Any health care professional, i.e. GP, DN, Community Therapist.
Acute trusts for transfer.