Coronary Care Unit
Welcome to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), we specialise in the care of patients with acute cardiac disorders requiring close monitoring and support. We also provide a gold-standard emergency intervention service for patients experiencing a heart attack.
- Royal Bournemouth hospital
- Location: C23 View map
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Visiting times
We have set visiting times to allow us to provide care and for our patients to rest. Please call our switchboard on 01202 3036262 to find out the most up to-date visiting times.
Our meal times are 12-1pm and 5-6pm. If you would like someone visiting to support you during meal times, please discuss this with the nurse in charge.
Our performance
If you would like to see how we are performing as a ward, you can do so here.
Acute Medical Unit
Welcome to the Acute Medical Unit. We look after patients who are admitted for urgent investigation or care by their GP, an outpatient clinic, or the Emergency Department.
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Location: C8 View map
Our team
As a team, we are led by Tash Kelly, Gemma Bishop, and James Glen, who are supported by an experienced team of deputy sisters and charge nurses.
Visiting times
Visiting hours: Please see Trust Visitors Charter here
Contact us
If you would like to call, it is better to do so after 11am when the doctors will have finished their ward round. Please ring the hospital switchboard on 01202 303626 in the first instance to check where your relative or friend is located within the hospital, as patients often move out of AMU relatively quickly.
Meal times
Our meal times are 12-1pm and 5-6pm. If you would like someone visiting to support you during meal times, please discuss this with the nurse in charge.
Our performance
If you would like to see how we are performing as a ward, you can do so here.
Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU)
OPAU is a 50 bed acute admissions unit; assessing, treating and caring for the complex and holistic needs of our frail patients. We are a 24/7 service, admitting directly from the Emergency Department or via GP referral.
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Location: C22L/C22R View map
Visiting times
Visiting times are between 2-8pm. Visiting outside these hours to be agreed with the nurse in charge
Contact us
Ward Clerks/ reception: 0300 019 5859 | 0300 019 4081
Our performance
If you would like to see how we are performing as a ward, you can do so here.
