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
- East wing, first floor: View map
Our team
Clinical Leaders; Emma Hardy, Sophie Gogan, Timothy james and Hayley Mackrell-Bailey
Matrons: Michelle Richards and Ann Brown
Visiting times
Visiting times are between 14:00 until 20:00. Visiting outside these hours to be agreed with the nurse in charge
Contact us
Ward Clerks/ reception: 0300 019 5859 | 0300 019 4081
Discharge:0300 019 5659
Our performance
If you would like to see how we are performing as a ward, you can do so here.
