Ward EAU5 is a 26 bed unit made up of one seven bed bay, one six bed bay, two five bed bays which are cardiac monitored, all with ensuite facilities, and three side rooms, one of which is cardiac monitored. It is based in the EAU block on level 5.
EAU5 is part of the Acute Medical Ward which aims to take patients from the Medical Assessment Units and the Emergency Department (ED) as quickly as possible for a short stay admissions (less than 72hrs).
EAU5 admits acute medical patients presenting to the Medical Assessment Units and ED whose presenting symptoms indicate a short stay.
EAU5 will also be the admitting ward for medical patients presenting with mental health conditions and with cardiac conditions.
Please be aware that visitors may be asked to leave at any time to enable important care to be delivered.
Current visiting policy
Some areas, including A&E, have restricted visiting. Please check our visiting policy before coming.