Wards A-Z


Abbey Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area J

Description

Abbey Ward is our emergency surgical assessment and triage unit, specialising in the care and assessment of people with surgical emergency conditions.

People are referred by their GP or directly from the Emergency Department.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 22 beds and an assessment area. The beds are divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402638

Speciality(ies)

Emergency surgical ambulatory care and admissions.

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Acute Care of Elders (ACE), Capener Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Capener Ward (PEOC Level 2)

Description

Ashburn is our ‘Acute Care for the Elderly’ (ACE) Admission Unit, specialising in the rapid and comprehensive assessment of elderly patients admitted to hospital in an emergency.

Patients are seen by a specialist multi-disciplinary team who assess their needs, plan their treatment, and facilitate their discharge. We work closely with the patient, their family and our community colleagues to promote independence and enable people who are medically well enough to return home to a safe environment, within 72 hours of admission.

Patients are supported by our multidisciplinary team, which includes Acute Care of the Elderly Specialist Nurses, Specialist Geriatric Consultants, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

Phone Number(s)

01392 403524

01392 403577

Speciality(ies)

Acute Care of Elders (ACE).

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Acute Medical Unit (AMU) & Medical Triage Unit (MTU)

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area C

Description

Our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Medical Triage Unit (MTU) provide rapid assessment and care for people admitted to hospital with a variety of acute medical conditions.

People are admitted by GP referral, directly from the Emergency Department, or occasionally from a specialist clinic or ward/department.

Patients are supported by a  multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

For many people, home is the best place to rest and recover and can help maintain your independence. Patients who are well enough will be discharged home, often on the same day, with medication and/or ongoing support from community teams if needed.

Patients requiring a short stay in hospital may continue in the care of AMU on our 43-bed ward or be transferred to another specialty setting within the RD&E. Our overnight wards are divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

Please contact AMU on either 01392 402765 or 01392 402762

Both numbers have 24-hour cover

Speciality(ies)

Rapid investigation and treatment of acute medical problems.

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Antenatal and Postnatal Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Our postnatal ward is in the Centre for Women's Health, level 1

 

Description

Some women might need to come to the antenatal care ward before the birth of their baby. This can be due to problems arising with your pregnancy or for induction of labour.

Should you or your baby need to stay in hospital after labour and birth, you will be transferred to our postnatal ward.

We will give you support to make help you to recover from the birth and make sure you are confident with feeding and looking after your baby before you go home. We will make sure you both receive the best possible care.
If your baby needs more specialist support, they might be transferred to our Neonatal Unit (NNU) or Transitional Care ward.

Our care does not stop once you leave hospital. You will have contact from a midwife from your community team the day after you come home from hospital. They will plan when you and your baby need to be seen next. We usually discharge you to the care of the Public Health Nursing Team (health visitors) when your baby is about ten days old.

All babies receive a newborn examination (NIPE check) by one of our specialist trained midwives after they are born. This might happen while you are staying with us on the ward or you can be offered an appointment to return for this check. (hyperlink screening booklet)

Phone Number(s)

To contact the ward, call 01392 406680; 01392 406684 or 01392 406688.

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Total no. of beds

Our antenatal/postnatal ward has 37 inpatient beds, 4 transitional Care beds and 4 triage beds.

Matron

The ward is staffed by midwives, maternity support workers and maternity auxiliaries.
Senior and junior doctors visit the ward as necessary to review mums and babies. The teams are supported by two ward clerks and housekeeping staff.

Ashburn Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, E-Link Corridor

Description

Ashburn Ward specialises in caring for older people with acute medical needs.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 28 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 404531

01392 404532

Speciality(ies)

Healthcare for older people with acute medical needs.

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Avon Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area C

Description

Avon Ward specialises in caring for people with cardiac (heart) conditions.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 22 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402770

01392 406230

01392 402771

Speciality(ies)

Cardiology (concerned with the health of the heart).

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Blackdown Ward

Location

Tiverton and District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, EX16 6NT

Community Hospital Ward

Description

Our 16-bed ward provides care and rehabilitation to a mixed age range of patients, helping to promote independence and mobility. 

Phone Number(s)

01884 235430

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Postal address

Tiverton & District Hospital
Kennedy Way
Tiverton

EX16 6NT

Total no. of beds

16

No. of side rooms

5

No. of bathrooms

4

No. of showers

8

Ward type

Medicine/community hospital

Directorate

Medicine/community hospital

Matron

Leanne Harris

Ward Sisters

Sharon Fox

Ward Clerk

Tracey Harris

Bolham Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area A

Description

Bolham Ward specialises in caring for people with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease. We also provide acute care for older people as part of the 'Acute Care for the Elderly Unit’.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators. We also have close links with Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre.

The ward has 24 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402777

Speciality(ies)

Neurology (concerned with the health of nerves and the nervous system) and Acute Care for the Elderly.

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Bovey Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area B

Description

Bovey Ward specialises in caring for older people, including people with dementia.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 24 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402560

01392 402561

Speciality(ies)

Care of the older person and dementia care.

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Bramble Children and Young People’s Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area H

Description

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Cherrybrook Day Case Chemotherapy Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area A

Description

Cherrybrook is a Day Case Chemotherapy Unit and Acute Oncology Triage Unit, specialising in caring for people with cancer. 

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

We offer patients a comfortable waiting area with tea and coffee facilities, an Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) snack bar, magazines, books and a fish tank. Volunteers from the charity FORCE are on hand to provide support and information, along with other information leaflets and materials.

Phone Number(s)

Ward: 01392 402887

Appointments: 01392 406181

Speciality(ies)

Chemotherapy and Oncology Day Case (cancer care).

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Clyst Acute Stroke Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, end of E-Link Corridor

Description

Clyst Acute Stroke Unit specialises in caring for people who have had a stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or Mini Stroke.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 28 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

We also have a large day room in which meals are taken by patients who are able to do so. This room is equipped with a variety of resources for activities, such as reading, listening to music, playing cards and completing jigsaws, all purchased thanks to fundraising activities. There is also a variety of information leaflets and educational resources to enable patients and families to learn more about stroke.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402507

01392 402508

Speciality(ies)

Stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or Mini Stroke

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Coronary Care Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area C

Description

The Coronary Care Unit specialises in acute care for people with cardiac conditions.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The unit has seven beds.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402837

Speciality(ies)

Acute cardiac care (concerned with the health of the heart)

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Creedy Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, end of E-Link Corridor

Description

Creedy ward provides high quality in-patient renal services for the population of Devon and much of Somerset. In our last CQC inspection we received an 'Outstanding' rating.

We are led by a matron and an experienced group of senior nurses, all with many years of renal nursing experience. We also have a clinical practice facilitator who provides additional expertise, support and education for more junior staff. All staff working on Creedy are trained in haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis and will spend time in other parts of the renal unit with the extended renal team in order to learn wider renal skills.

Creedy aims to be a friendly and supportive environment for our patients. Often people will require more than one visit to our services, so over time a strong relationship is built up between staff, patients and their relatives. This is invaluable to both patients and staff alike.

We provide services for the following groups of patients:

  • Patients with acute (usually reversible) kidney failure.
  • Patients with chronic (usually irreversible) kidney failure.
  • Patients who require renal replacement therapy (haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis).
  • Patients with a kidney transplant.
  • Any other patient with a renal related disease.
  • Provision of specialist treatments such as plasma exchange.

Creedy is a 25 bedded acute renal ward made up of three bays, each with six beds, as well as seven side rooms. These are divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

In addition, we also have a three bedded bay area and a side room set aside to provide haemodialysis treatments and plasma exchange for patients either on the ward or from other parts of the hospital.

Patients are also supported by a variety of renal specialist services such as:

  • Peritoneal dialysis nurses
  • Renal dieticians
  • Supportive care nurse
  • Transplant nurses
  • Renal vascular access nurses

On occasion, when patients are reaching the end of their life, they may choose to spend their final days with us on the ward. This may be because they have built a relationship with the team over time and patients and their families feel supported and safe in our care. Creedy Ward and the supportive care team have achieved the Gold Standards Framework Accreditation, a nationally recognised Quality Hallmark Award for demonstrating excellence in end of life care.

Phone Number(s)

Creedy Ward Reception: 01392 402591 / 402590

Creedy Ward Office: 01392 406372

Speciality(ies)

Acute Nephrology Medicine - concerned with the health of the kidneys. 

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Culm Ward (East & West)

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area B

Description

Culm Ward and the Respiratory High Dependency Unit (RHDU) specialise in caring for people with acute respiratory problems.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

Culm has 57 beds (including five high-dependency beds), split over East and West wards.

  • Culm East is female with 26 beds, split into three bays and three side rooms. It also includes five high-dependency beds (four beds and one side room).
  • Culm West is male with 31 beds, split into four bays and four side rooms.

Phone Number(s)

Culm East: 01392 402622

Culm West: 01392 402545

Speciality(ies)

Acute Respiratory Medicine (concerned with the health of the airway and lungs, required for breathing).

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Dart Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area G

Description

Dart Ward is a general surgical ward, specialising in caring for people undergoing surgery for urological conditions.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 28 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402735

Speciality(ies)

Urology (concerned with the health of the urinary tract) and General Surgery.

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Doris Heard Ward

Location

Exmouth Hospital, Claremont Grove, Exmouth, EX8 2JN

Community Hospital Ward

Description

Doris Heard Ward is named after a local woman in recognition of her work at Exmouth Hospital.  Our ward provides rehabilitation to a mixed age range of patients, helping to promote independence and mobility. Many of our patients are recovering from surgery.

Phone Number(s)

 01395 282010

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Postal address

Exmouth Hospital
Claremont Grove
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2JN

Total no. of beds

16

Durbin Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre 

Description

Durbin ward specialises in caring for people with orthopaedic traumatic injuries.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 35 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 403691

01392 403692

Speciality(ies)

Orthopaedic trauma care (concerned with the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles).

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Dyball Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre

Description

Dyball Ward specialises in caring for people undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 26 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 403528

01392 403527

Speciality(ies)

Elective orthopaedic surgery (concerned with the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles).

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Exe Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area H

Description

Exe Ward is a general surgical ward, specialising in caring for people with vascular (relating to blood vessels) conditions.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 28 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402700

01392 402701

Speciality(ies)

General Surgery, Vascular and Emergency Surgery.

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Exeter Birth Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Centre for Women's Health, Level 2

Description

The Exeter Birth Unit cares for women who do not have any complications in their pregnancy. Our midwife-led unit has three birthing rooms, two of which have birthing pools. Since it first opened its doors as a full time service in 2012, more than 3,000 babies have been born at the Exeter Birth Unit.

Phone Number(s)

 01392 411 611

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Postal address

Barrack Road
Wonford
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW

Holybrook Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Centre for Women’s Health, Level 1 (next to Wynard Ward)

Description

Short stay medical ward providing care for patients with a variety of different conditions who require a short stay admission.

Phone Number(s)

01392 403446

01392 403505

Speciality(ies)

Short stay general medicine

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Postal address

EX2 5DW

Total no. of beds

22

No. of side rooms

6 – all ensuite

No. of bathrooms

3

No. of showers

3

Ward type

Inpatient medical ward

Directorate

Medicine

Matron

Claire Lethbridge

Senior Matron

Claire Bakere

Ward Sisters

Rebecca Yorke, Amy Webber, Nancy Kapoor

Clinical Director

Helen Lockett / Mark Daly

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area K

Description

Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) specialises in caring for people who are critically ill.

The unit is specially staffed, equipped and designed to closely monitor and treat patients who are very unwell, often with life-threatening conditions.

As such, nurses provide individual care to one or two patients, together with a multi-disciplinary team led by specialist consultants who regularly reviews and oversees patients.

Our team includes nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dieticians, auxiliary staff, housekeepers and administrators.

Through our coordinated approach, we provide patients and their families with the highest level of care in a safe and comfortable environment, in an atmosphere of kindness, dignity and respect.

The unit has 14 adult beds, of which six are side rooms, and one paediatric bed.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402424

Speciality(ies)

Critical care.

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Kenn Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area B

Description

Kenn Ward specialises in caring for older people, including people with dementia.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 24 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402566

01392 402553

Speciality(ies)

Care of the older person and dementia care.

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Matron

Michelle Westlake

Senior Matron

Ginette Clarkson

Ward Sisters

Leena Chacko

Clinical Director

Dr A Hemsley

Knapp Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre

Description

Knapp Ward is an elective admissions and day care unit specialising in supporting people preparing for surgery.

Phone Number(s)

01392 403532

Speciality(ies)

Preparation for Surgery.

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Labour Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

First floor of Centre for Women's Health

Description

If you think you may be in labour or need urgent advice please contact the triage department on 01392 406616.

Our labour ward has 10 individual birthing rooms, one of which has a birthing pool. We have a dedicated obstetric theatre and recovery area. We also work closely with the hospital's highly specialist neonatal intensive care service, providing care for sick and premature babies. Birth partners are welcome to be with you throughout the duration of a labour.

Phone Number(s)

If you think you may be in labour or need urgent advice please contact the triage department on 01392 406616.

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Postal address

Labour ward, Maternity Unit, Centre for Women's Health, RD&E Wonford Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW

Total no. of beds

Our labour ward has 10 individual birthing rooms, one of which has a birthing pool. We have a dedicated obstetric theatre and recovery area.  
2 admission beds
2 recovery beds

No. of bathrooms

Seven

No. of showers

Seven

Matron

Debbie Stevens, Karen Tonkin, Lucy Miles, Stephanie Maslin, Geraldine McDonagh, Kathy Moore, Trish Heale, Lesley Bowerman, Amy Skey-Plaisted, Debbie McCaffery

Senior Matron

Joanna Bassett

Clinical Director

Tracey Kay

Ward Clerk

Sue Budd

Lowman Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area G

Description

Lowman Ward specialises in caring for people with endocrine disorders and those requiring general medical care.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 28 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402724

01392 402730

Speciality(ies)

General Medicine and Endocrinology (concerned with the health of the hormonal system).

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Lyme Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Area G Level 2

Description

Lyme is Surgical ward specialising and caring for patients that have had Colorectal Surgery. We also care for patients that have had Upper GI surgeries as well as medical patients with any GI issues.

We are a mixed ward, male and female but the ward is divided into same sex bays.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, HCA’s, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, Nutritionists, housekeeping and administrators.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402705

Speciality(ies)

Colorectal surgery

Total no. of beds

28

No. of side rooms

4

No. of bathrooms

5

Ward type

Adult

Directorate

Surgical

Matron

Clinical Nurse Manager: Emma Grieveson

Senior Matron

Cherry Dowthwaite

Ward Sisters

Nicole Percy
Mairead Walsh
Stephanie Kennard
Rodica Ene
Edmarie Geale
Mollie Gobey

Ward Clerk

Peter Dowling

Mere Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area H

Description

Mere Ward is a general surgical ward, specialising in upper-gastrointestinal surgery and chest trauma.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 22 beds, divided into same-gender bays.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402817

Speciality(ies)

Upper gastrointestinal surgery (concerning the health of the digestive system) and chest trauma.

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Okement Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area F

Description

Okement Ward specialises in caring for people with a range of gastrointestinal, hepatic and nutritional conditions, as well as other general medical conditions.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward works closely with the Endoscopy Unit and other health professionals, including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Pharmacy, the Nutritional & Intestinal Failure Support Team, the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) nurses, Hepatology, Upper GI Cancer and our Palliative Care Nurse Specialists.

We strive to provide the best possible care and support to the individual and their family, and respect the importance of a patient’s privacy, dignity and spiritual beliefs. Our quality goals encompass areas such as nursing quality, cleanliness and patient and staff safety and satisfaction. These goals are measured in various ways by the Trust, ourselves and other external agencies.

We always seek to obtain feedback from our patients so that we are aware of how we have met expectations and/or what we could do better.

The ward has 27 beds, divided into 4 same-sex bays, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. It also has 4 side rooms. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402800

01392 402801

Speciality(ies)

Gastroenterology (concerned with the health of the digestive system).

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Matron

Jo Churchill

Senior Matron

Tori Riches

Clinical Director

Dr John Christie

Otter Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area J

Description

Otter Ward is a surgical ward, specialising in caring for people undergoing maxillofacial and oral surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgery, and in-patient ophthalmology surgery. 

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 24 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402807

Speciality(ies)

Maxillofacial and Oral (mouth, jaws, face and neck), Plastics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), and Ophthalmology (eye care)

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Parkerswell Eye Day Case Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area F

Description

The Eye Day Case Unit provides specialised day care and pre- and post-operative assessment for people undergoing surgery to their eyes (ophthalmology).

Special consideration has been taken to accommodate people with a visual disability. If you have any special needs, please contact the Eye Day Case Unit prior to your admission to enable us to meet your requirements.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, Operating Department Practitioners, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

Phone Number(s)

01392 406013

Speciality(ies)

Ophthalmology (eye care).

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Robin Ling Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre

Description

Robin Ling Ward specialises in caring for people being treated for traumatic injuries.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 24 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 403599

Speciality(ies)

Orthopaedic trauma care (concerned with the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles).

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Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, E-Link Corridor

Description

The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit specialises in caring for people rehabilitating from stroke, following their transfer from the Acute Stroke Unit, in a safe and supportive space. 

Led by nurses and therapists, patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, a ward doctor, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

Every stroke is different and people are affected in different ways. We support a patient's health and wellbeing, promoting independence and adapting/finding ways to overcome the difficulties faced following a stroke. For some, the symptoms are mild and will only require a short period of rehabilitation. For others, the damage caused can be more severe and may require a longer time on the rehabilitation unit.

Everyone is encouraged on a daily basis to:

  • Dress in their own day clothes, rather than nightwear
  • Eat their main meal in the day room
  • Attend individual and group therapy
  • Partake in their own individual rehabilitation programme

The ward has 20 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 404535

Speciality(ies)

Stroke rehabilitation and Healthcare for Older People.

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Taw Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 2, Area C

Description

Taw Ward specialises in caring for people with cardiac conditions through a day case cardiology unit and in-patient ward.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has nine beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402836

01392 402835

Speciality(ies)

Cardiology (concerned with the health of the heart).

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Tiverton Birth Unit

Location

Tiverton and District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, EX16 6NT

Community Hospital Ward

Description

Tiverton Birth Unit information coming soon.

Phone Number(s)

01884 235400

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Postal address

Kennedy Way
Tiverton
EX16 6NT

Torridge Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area B

Description

Torridge Ward specialises in caring for older people and those requiring additional infection control.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 19 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402760

01392 402761

Speciality(ies)

Health care for the older person and infection control.

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Twyford Ward

Location

Tiverton and District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, EX16 6NT

Community Hospital Ward

Description

Our ward at Tiverton Hospital provides rehabilitation and immediate care to a mixed age range of patients. We help to promote independence and mobility. Many of our patients are recovering from surgery.

Phone Number(s)

01884 235423

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Postal address

Tiverton & District Hospital
Kennedy Way
Tiverton

EX16 6NT

Total no. of beds

23

No. of side rooms

5

No. of bathrooms

8

No. of showers

6

Ward type

Medicine/community hospital

Directorate

Medicine/community hospital

Matron

Leanne Harris

Ward Sisters

Helen King

Ward Clerk

Aliza Patch

Wynard Ambulatory Care Unit

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Centre for Women’s Health, Level 1, Q-Link Corridor

Description

Wynard Ambulatory Care Unit provides a range of day-care procedures and treatments that enable people to return home the same day. 

This includes a ‘Same Day Emergency Care’ service where patients, who have been referred either by their GPs, directly from the Emergency Department or occasionally from a specialist clinic or ward / department, are treated safely and effectively the same day without needing to be admitted to hospital. The unit is specially designed for rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute medical conditions.

We also provide an ‘Acute Hospital at Home’ service, providing ongoing management and follow-up for patients who have been discharged home following an admission and assessment in hospital.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The area is furnished with recliner chairs and beds, and includes consultation, treatment and ultrasound rooms, providing a comfortable environment for people to receive day care.

Phone Number(s)

01392 406512

01392 406511

Speciality(ies)

Planned Ambulatory Care (medical care provided on an outpatient basis, enabling people to return home the same day), Acute Medicine, Same Day Emergency Care, and Acute Hospital at Home Service.

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Wynard Ward (Inpatient and Day Case Unit)

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Centre for Women’s Health, Level 1, Q-Link Corridor

Description

Wynard Ward is a female surgical ward, specialising in caring for women undergoing gynaecological and breast surgery. The ward also cares for pregnancy-related conditions up to 14 weeks gestation, as well as fertility patients and Gynaecology conditions requiring emergency admission and treatment.  

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

The ward has 10 day-case beds and 10 in-patient (overnight) female-only beds.

Phone Number(s)

01392 406511

01392 406512

Speciality(ies)

Gynaecology (women's health, with a focus on the female reproductive system) and Breast Surgery

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Yarty Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area R

Description

Yarty Ward specialises in caring for adult patients with blood disorders and those receiving chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, supportive therapy and palliative care associated with haematological (blood) disorders.

We manage planned day-case and outpatient visits, as well as emergency admissions.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, health care assistants, housekeeping and administrators, with other health care professionals, such as Dieticians, available as required.

Yarty also has a support worker/counsellor and a physio-technician who work part time, and are funded by Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). An aromatherapist visits the unit twice weekly from FORCE.

The unit comprises 13 beds, a specialist family inpatient unit, a day care unit with an age specific TYA area, and an outpatient clinic.

Phone Number(s)

Yarty Ward: 01392 402815

Day Case Unit: 01392 406181

Speciality(ies)

Haematology (the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have disorders of the blood and bone marrow).

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Yeo Ward

Location

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Level 1, Area B

Description

Yeo Ward specialises in caring for people receiving a range of cancer treatments, procedures, and assistance with symptom control.

Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, auxiliary staff, housekeeping and administrators.

We have close links with outpatients, Cherrybrook Day Case Unit, the FORCE Cancer Support Centre, and the palliative care services.

The ward has 23 beds, divided into same-sex accommodation, with same-sex toilets and bathrooms close by. Sharing with members of the opposite sex will only happen when clinically necessary.

Phone Number(s)

01392 402881

01392 402872

Speciality(ies)

Oncology (cancer care)

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Last updated: April 01, 2022.