Caroline Thorpe Ward

Our children’s ward, Caroline Thorpe is located on level 2 of the Ladywell Unit at North Devon District Hospital. It includes a purpose-built children’s assessment unit (CAU) and high dependency unit (HDU), state-of-the-art equipment including a cardiac monitoring system, school, playroom, facilities for parents and a resource room for doctor training.

Where to find us

We are based at the North Devon District Hospital, Ladywell Unit, Level 2.

North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB

Contact us

If you would like to get in touch with the department, please call 01271 322704.

Supporting you

Devon Hospitals’ Short Stay School (DHSSS) helps children and young people aged 4 to 16 who are in hospital and cannot go to their usual school. DHSSS is run by Devon Local Authority and has a great team of teachers and helpers.

If a child needs lessons while at the Royal Devon, they will be supported by our play specialist who helps children get online for lessons by setting up iPads. Using digital technology some children can join their school lessons online and work on educational websites.

If a patient requires on-going education face to face, a teacher from DHSSS will provide this. Lessons are usually between 9:15–12:00 and 1:15–3:15. Teachers make sure the learning matches what the child would do at their own school. Most of all, learning on Caroline Thorpe ward is fun! To find out more, visit the Devon Hospitals’ Short Stay School website.

Patient information leaflets

We produce a wide range of leaflets which provide information about our services and about the treatment you might receive in our clinics or during your stay in hospital.

We also produce these in different formats including large print, please contact the department you are visiting for more information.

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Useful videos

We have a wide range of videos which provide information about our services and about the treatment you might receive in our clinics or during your stay in hospital.

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