The Neurology Ambulatory Care Unit (NACU) provides urgent neurology care using a virtual ward model for patients across Greater Manchester. The unit supports early discharge from the Acute Neurology Unit (ANU) and helps prevent unnecessary hospital stays by offering investigations and treatments on an outpatient basis.
NACU is a mixed‑sex bay and operates 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Why you are here
If you have been asked to attend NACU, you will already have been informed about the investigations or treatments planned for your visit. These may include:
- Blood tests
- IV medication
- Imaging
- Physical or neurological assessments
Our team will guide you through each step during your time with us.
Visiting the Unit
You are welcome to bring one relative or friend with you due to limited space.
We kindly ask that visitors use the chairs provided and do not sit on the beds.
We offer hot drinks and snacks throughout the day. There are also shops and a canteen within the main hospital grounds.
Ward leadership
Ward Manager: Kaylee Jones
An experienced senior team is also available to support you if the manager is not on the unit.
Contact details
Ward Clerk - 0161 206 2305
Admissions Co-ordinator - 0161 206 2219
NACU - 0161 206 5862
Please use these numbers if you need to discuss your appointment or have any questions before attending.
Infection control
To help protect all patients, you will be asked to wash your hands when entering the unit.
Please do not be concerned if staff remind you, this is part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
If you feel unwell on the day of your appointment, please contact the Unit using the numbers above, so we can advise you on whether it is still appropriate for you to attend.
Your feedback matters
We encourage all patients to complete our Friends and Family Test to share their experience of NACU.
You can complete the survey using a QR code or request a paper copy from staff.
Your feedback helps us improve our services and continue delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
We are also happy to receive verbal feedback at any time.
Date of Review: February 2026
Date of Next Review: February 2028
Ref No: PI_MCCN_2201 (Salford)