STRATHMARTINE HOSPITAL
Dundee
DD3 0PG
Tel 01382 423000

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Visiting

There are no overall restrictions on visiting. Each area will give you information about visiting at the time of admission.

What To Bring With You

During your stay storage accommodation will be provided beside your sleeping area for any clothing and personal belongings. A key for safekeeping can also be provided.

Below, a check-list of things to bring with you:

All clothes are marked with your name on admission, to avoid any loss during laundering. If you choose not to have your clothes marked the Hospital cannot be held responsible for any loss. Labels can be removed before discharge.

Meal Times

In the main, meal times are as follows:

You can select your meal in advance using menus supplied.

Tea, coffee and other soft drinks are served at various times during the day and evening.

Nutrition and Dietetic Service

The general aim of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service is to improve nutritional status, prevent and treat diet related illnesses with advice tailored to the individuals needs.

All the areas within Strathmartine Hospital have access to a Dietician. Referral to the service, if required, will be made by Medical staff.

Shop and Refreshments Area

There is a small shop in the main building selling a variety of goods. Refreshments can also be obtained from the shop such as tea, coffee, sandwiches, cakes, etc.

Opening hours: 11 am to 4 pm daily.

Telephones

There is a Public telephone located in the main building alongside Reception.

Smoking

Smoking is restricted to designated areas within the Ward/Area and Hospital.

Letters

There is a post box available beside the bus shelter on the main road.

Postal Address

All correspondence should be detailed as below:

Telephone Number

The Telephone Number for Strathmartine Hospital is 01382-423000.

Recreation

Extensive programme of recreational facilities on offer include:

Ward based recreation is also available.

Pills and Medicines

When you come to the Hospital it is important that you bring all your medicines with you. This helps us to make a better assessment of your health and offer you better care.

Hospital policy is not to return these medicines but should you wish their return, either you or your Carer should inform the staff of this on your admission.

A 7 days supply of medication will be given to you on discharge.

You should also bring with you any outpatient appointments you are required to attend.

Money and Valuables

You are not advised to bring large amounts of money with you. However, you will require a regular supply of money during your stay for everyday living and occasional outings.

All monies should be handed to the Nurse in Charge on your admission where it will be kept under lock and key in the Ward safe.

Documents

If you are in receipt of any benefits, it is advisable to bring your Benefit book or details with you. You or your Carer must inform the DSS Office of your admission.

Craigmill Skill Centre

Professions Allied to Medicine are based in the extensive Craigmill Skill Centre. These include:

• Physiotherapy
• Dietetics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Music Therapy

Spiritual

Chaplains are available to provide support for any patient or carer who wishes. They work in an open way and are there for people of all faiths and none. If you wish, they can make contact with your own minister, priest, imam or faith community for you.

Chaplain – The Reverend Canon James Milne – 01382 432110 (office hours)

Local Roman Catholic contact – 01382 810739 / 858151

In cases of emergency, nursing staff can contact the out of hours on call Chaplain for you.

Information on Your Treatment

On admission you and your Carer will be introduced to all staff on duty. You will also be introduced to your own named nurse. You and your Carer will be shown around the ward area and introduced to the other patients. If, during your stay, you or your Carer have any questions about your treatment, please ask the Doctor or Nurse in Charge of your care.

Information regarding your treatment is strictly confidential. Staff will not pass on any information without your permission.

Strathmartine Hospital is a hospital where future health professionals are trained. If you do not wish to be involved in the teaching, you have the right to say so. If this is the case, please inform Medical or Nursing staff.

Confidentiality of Medical Records

Details of your medical care are recorded for future and present care. A high standard of confidentiality is maintained within the wards and hospital regarding all recorded information.

If you wish to apply for access to your records, you have the right to do so under the Data Protection Act 1991.

Discharge

The Nurse in Charge will inform you of your discharge date so as to enable you to let your friends and relatives know.

Before you leave

The Hospital will inform you Doctor of your discharge. They will also inform your local DSS Office of your discharge.

Follow up care can be arranged through Community Nurses, Care Managers and Social Workers.

Gifts to Wards

Members of staff are not allowed to accept personal gifts of money or goods. However, all wards can accept gifts for the benefit of patients to use for funds for extra necessities.

In certain circumstances tax relief is available to individuals and companies making cash donations.