Elderly Care - Welcome to Ward L5 - Salford Royal

What type of ward is L5?

L5 is a 24 bedded mixed sex ageing complex medicine ward, we take a multidisciplinary approach to providing a holistic care need to our patients. Our team consists of nursing staff, medical doctors including a consultant, registrar, and junior doctors. We work closely with the therapy teams to support patient independence, whilst working together with specialist teams to ensure that your care is both appropriate and effective.

On your arrival to L5 we will complete a thorough admission, including MRSA swabs and risk assessments that contain important information about you and your care needs, so please let us know if we can help you with anything. Staff are never too busy to help, so please ask if you need anything. On L5 it is important to us that you feel there is someone there to listen
to your concerns and support you through your stay with us.

From admission on the ward, we will begin to plan your discharge home or to an area appropriate for your care needs, such as a nursing home, intermediate care etc. This is to prevent prolonged hospital stays and reduce the risk of you developing any infections.

On behalf of all the nursing and medical team welcome to L5.

Visiting Times  

Visiting hours on L5 are 10am - 7.30pm.

The ward Manager is Amy Sykes, who is available Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 7am - 3pm.

Ward Contact Number: 0161 206 1905

Mealtimes

Mealtimes run between 12 - 1pm for lunch and 5pm - 6pm for dinner.

During the day you will receive regular drinks, snacks such as biscuits and toast are available and at bedtime you will receive supper.

Please let staff know if you have any special dietary requirements, this will allow us to make any necessary arrangements. If you wish to bring any snacks in please let staff know so this can be stored safely.

What facilities are available?  

The ward has a fully functioning dayroom with a seating area.

Each bed area has a mobile television and telephone at your bedside, however there are costs for this. There are several shops located in the Hope Building, please check with your nurse it is safe for you to leave the ward.

You will be able to buy toiletries, refreshments, and magazines. There is also access to a 24-hour cash point.

Activity Co-ordinator

We have individual and group activities.

When visiting your relative, if they have any hobbies or interest please highlight to our co-ordinator who will do their best to engage with your family member.

Housekeeping

Everyday your nurse will introduce themselves to you and update your name board, so you know who is always looking after you. To allow us to continually improve your experience we ask you what matters most to you, do tell us we will do our best to achieve this.

Infection Control

We ask anyone visiting who is experiencing flu like symptoms, a high temperature and or diarrhoea and vomiting to refrain from visiting. This is to ensure viruses or infections aren’t passed to you. We enforce strict hand hygiene on the ward and pride ourselves on excellent infection standards, this is displayed at the entrance to the ward.

Please feel free to make any notes or write and questions you may have.

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