Tewkesbury Hospital

Contact Details

Tewkesbury Hospital Matron: Maria Metherall

Address:
Tewkesbury Hospital,
Barton Road,
Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire,
GL20 5QN

Tel: 01684 293303

Fax: 01684 295887

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A Musculoskeletal Outpatient Service is provided for patients who live in the Tewkesbury area, who either refer themselves or are referred by GPs, Consultants and other Health Professionals. The department is open 8am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.
An inpatient Physiotherapy Service is provided to the patients on Severn Ward and Avon Ward from Monday to Friday. There is no on-call Physiotherapy Service available.
Adult Domiciliary physiotherapy provides rehabilitation for patients within their own homes, residential homes or nursing homes. This service is for patients who are unable to attend the Outpatient Department or where assessment and treatment within the patients’ home environment is more appropriate. The aim of the service is to promote independence and prevent admission to hospital and long term care. The service provides rehabilitation where appropriate and advice to palliative care patients and their families.
An inpatient Occupational Therapy Service is provided to the patients on Severn Ward and Avon Ward from Monday to Friday, including carrying out home visits with patients. There is no on-call Occupational Therapy Service available.

The Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an outpatient service within a multidisciplinary team providing neurological and general rehabilitation. Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists work with other members of the team in order to promote independence and maximise patient’s potential. The service is open Monday to Thursday.

X-ray available Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm (no service available out of hours)
Open access for chest x-ray referrals (no need to make an appointment) between 11.00am – 12noon only, Monday to Friday
All appointments made in advance, although support to Outpatients, Minor Injuries and the wards provided on demand
Ultrasound services provided by a visiting sonographer on Friday mornings

Hotel services which offers comprehensive choice for all individuals
Chaplaincy for the Hospital is from Tewkesbury Abbey and also from the local Catholic Church and local Churches Together Group

Nurse led minor injury/illness cover with G.P. support when necessary.

Please note that since November 1st 2006 the opening times of the Minor Injuries Unit has changed to 8am until 8pm

Telephone: 08454 220 220
Primary care centre based at Tewkesbury
- every evening from 19.30 – 22.30
- 8.00 – 13.00 Saturday
- 8.30 – 13.00 Sundays and Bank holidays

Tewkesbury Hospital League of Friends provide regular support, such as fundraising, to the hospital
Ladies from the Methodist Church supply and arrange flowers for the Hospital entrance and Chapel
Tewkesbury Hospital has a team of volunteers who are a huge help to the hospital

Free parking with designated area for disabled patients
Facilities are available for relatives to stay overnight if they wish
Hairdresser (a charge is made for this service)
Massage for inpatients (free of charge to palliative care patients otherwise a charge is made for this service)

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