Young People's Page
Coming in to hospital can be challenging. The following information is aimed at giving you an overview of what to expect when you arrive and during your stay.
When you arrive
When you arrive at hospital you will be greeted by our reception staff. We have a waiting area which has a coffee and tea machine with comfy seats. The reception staff will let the team know you have arrived and you will be shown around the unit.
Arriving out of hours
Sometimes young people arrive to the unit out of hours. This means outwith the hours of 9am-5pm. If you arrive out of hours there is an entrance next to reception which you can use to access the unit. There is a buzzer system on the door which staff will answer to let you in. Staff will then welcome you and show you around the unit.
The following information is aimed at giving you an overview of what to expect when you arrive and during your stay.
The following information is aimed at giving you an overview of what to expect when you arrive and during your stay.
Wellbeing Room
Coming to the YPU can be a very stressful time for young people and we felt it important to create a space where young people could take time out, recharge their batteries and allow the mind to calm.
Our wellbeing room has soft neutral colours, natural lighting, candles, comfy seats including bean bags and calming tranquil wall murals. We also have relaxing CD's and scents of lavender cut from our garden. All of which makes this a serene atmosphere where the young people can practice various relaxation/meditation techniques.
The beach meditation is a favourite of the young people and a picture of this is below, so you can also feel the cold water on your toes as you wander a tropical beach.
Our wellbeing room has soft neutral colours, natural lighting, candles, comfy seats including bean bags and calming tranquil wall murals. We also have relaxing CD's and scents of lavender cut from our garden. All of which makes this a serene atmosphere where the young people can practice various relaxation/meditation techniques.
The beach meditation is a favourite of the young people and a picture of this is below, so you can also feel the cold water on your toes as you wander a tropical beach.
Virtual Tour of the YPU
The young people at the Dudhope YPU have created this virtual tour of the facilities.
The Team around you
When you come in to hospital, you will meet lots of different professionals who work as a "multi-disciplinary team". This means lots of different types of health and social care professionals working together with you and your family, to help you in your recovery.
Some of the professionals you will meet are:
Nurses
Psychiatrists
Speciality Doctor
Administration staff
Case Manager
Social Worker
Psychologist
Healthcare support workers
Clinical Support Workers
Family Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapist
Speech and Language Therapist
Dietitian
Allied Health Professional Assistant Practitioners
Teachers
We will also keep you connected with your home team. We have liaison nurses who between the YPU and your home team to make sure your transitions in and out of hospital are a smooth as possible.
Some of the professionals you will meet are:
Nurses
Psychiatrists
Speciality Doctor
Administration staff
Case Manager
Social Worker
Psychologist
Healthcare support workers
Clinical Support Workers
Family Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapist
Speech and Language Therapist
Dietitian
Allied Health Professional Assistant Practitioners
Teachers
We will also keep you connected with your home team. We have liaison nurses who between the YPU and your home team to make sure your transitions in and out of hospital are a smooth as possible.
