Inver 3, Holywell Hospital - 31 July and 1 August 2012

The ward is situated off the main corridor in Holywell Hospital, it is locked and
can be accessed by ringing a bell at the entrance.
The ward has recently been refurbished and contains a mixture of double
rooms and four bedded dormitory accommodation. There are several patient
sitting areas including an activity room, a quiet room and seating along the
main ward area. A patient’s snack bar area with a vending machine and tea
making facilities is a recent addition to the ward accommodation. The toilets,
bathroom, shower are situated off the bedroom area, with one set of toilets
and the assisted bathroom accessed via the main corridor. The ward has a
spacious dining room which is shared with patients from Inver 1. Patients can
also access an enclosed landscaped garden. Seating is provided and shelter
for smokers is afforded on the veranda of a neighbouring ward.
The ward has input from support services daily and meals which are delivered
to the ward from the hospital kitchen are heated in the ward’s kitchen,
adjoining the dining room.
The ward currently has a locum psychiatrist with the new consultant due to
commence in September. Multidisciplinary meetings are held fortnightly.
Patients also have access to occupational therapy and social work services
on the ward.
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