Staying in hospital
Inpatients are patients who need to stay in hospital to undergo their treatment. Here at Weston Park we have four inpatient wards and a Teenage Cancer Unit.
Please telephone the hospital on (0114) 226 5000 if you have any special needs or would like any more information before you are admitted.
Visiting times
The ward visiting times are 2 - 3.30pm and 6.15 – 8pm.
On arrival
When you arrive at the hospital please report to the reception desk just inside the main entrance. The receptionist will tell you where the ward is and how to get there.
When you get to your ward please report to the nurses' station which is halfway down the corridor on the right.
Massage Therapy and Relaxation Service
As a patient in hospital, have you ever wished you could be transported to a desert island or spend a sunny day in the countryside? With a combination of massage, simple relaxation techniques and gentle music you can do just that and all without leaving your bed!
The massage therapy and relaxation service at Weston Park was established in 1995 and provides inpatients with an opportunity to have a little quality "time out" from the ward routine.
The massage service is provided by Jean Sims and Sue Roebuck; we're both qualified massage therapists and former nurses. Massage is available for any inpatient- male or female - and we work closely with your medical and nursing team to make sure services are appropriate for you.
Sessions take place on your bed or in a special chair at the bedside with the curtains closed. The therapist will cover you with thick soft towels, play some gentle music and begin the massage.
The service is currently available on Wednesdays and Thursdays and is free to inpatients of Weston Park. If you would like to know more about the service, please ask a nurse on your ward
Catering Services
Each ward follows a routine for meals, visits and lights out times. Patients rest time is between 1pm and 2.30 pm. The main ward lights are usually switched off at around 10.30pm.
The routine for refreshments is:
Early morning drink - 7 am
Breakfast - 8 am
Mid-morning drink - 10 am
Lunch - 12 noon
Afternoon drink - 2 pm
Supper - 5.45 pm
Evening drink - after 8.30 pm
Your visitors are welcome to bring certain items of food for you such as individual deserts, honey, fruit drinks and biscuits or cakes.
A refrigerator is available on each ward for patients' food. All food kept in this fridge should be labelled with the patient's name and a clear "use by" date. Please speak to a member of staff for more information
Social Work Department
Our social workers are always available to help you or your relatives with any personal or practical problems which you may have, either in hospital or when you go home.
They have a range of leaflets about health related benefits which you may be entitled to. Please ask the nurse or radiographer to arrange an appointment with the social worker for you
Going home
To make your return home as trouble-free as possible all of the staff involved in your care work together. Please make sure you have everything you need - our checklist below may help you:
Help at Home?
If you need help ask to see a social worker.
Transport Arranged?
Have you arranged for someone to collect you? If you need an ambulance the nursing staff will do an assessment and arrange this for you. At least 48 hours notice is needed.
Medicines?
Any tablets or medicines will be prescribed for you and you will get instructions on how to take them. Don't forget to take them with you. Check if you are entitled to free prescriptions.
Medical Certificate?
Do you need a certificate for National Insurance or a private health scheme? Ask the nurse.
Personal Belongings?
Please make sure that you take all of you personal belongings with you.
Money in the Safe?
Give your receipt to the nurse so that you can get your money or valuables back before you go home.
Library Books, videos?
Make sure that you return books and videos to the Library on the 3rd Floor before you go. There is also a library book post-box at the end of each ward.
