About us

Derwent ward is a dementia friendly environment providing care for elderly people who are unwell and in need of hospital care and treatment. Patients can use the ward’s day room and a programme of activities organised and led by our activity coordinators are on offer.

We have a dedicated room for carers on level 5. This room is a private space for carers to rest or take a break away from the patient’s bedside.

Patients are admitted from AAU or directly from the emergency (A&E) department.

On Derwent we aim to build an atmosphere of mutual trust between our staff, our patients and those close to them. Our team of nurses, therapists and doctors use a work in partnership with patients and relatives and use a holistic approach to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Derwent is a medical ward.

Visiting times

Patients can receive visitors between 8am and 8pm. There is no restriction on the amount of time visitors can stay, but they should leave by 8pm.

Please see more information about visiting someone in hospital.