The Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre (RGUC) aims to deliver technology enhanced, innovative, high-quality medical education which is fit for the 21st century. Our superb learning facilities in a modern, purpose built education centre offers medical students both formal and informal learning opportunities. Equips the generation of future doctors with knowledge and skills to meet the ever […]
The Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre (RGUC) aims to deliver technology enhanced, innovative, high-quality medical education which is fit for the 21st century. Our superb learning facilities in a modern, purpose built education centre offers medical students both formal and informal learning opportunities.
Overview – The aim of the Frailty Assessment Unit is for patients that are frail and elderly that present to the Emergency Department with a clinical frailty score of 5 or more or presenting with frailty related issues contributing to the admission to be assessed comprehensively by the whole of the multi-disciplinary team to perform […]
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The aim of the Frailty Assessment Unit is for patients that are frail and elderly that present to the Emergency Department with a clinical frailty score of 5 or more or presenting with frailty related issues contributing to the admission to be assessed comprehensively by the whole of the multi-disciplinary team to perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Between 5-10 per cent of all people attending the Emergency Department and 30 per cent of patients in Acute Medical Units are older people living with frailty. The FAU team comprises of a dedicated geriatric consultant, junior doctors, frailty advanced clinical practitioners, frailty clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, higher level support workers, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, discharge coordinator, pharmacist, mental health services and social worker where required. A comprehensive geriatric assessment is completed on every patient that is transferred into FAU – this is NHS gold standard for the management of frailty in older people.
FAU also works concurrently with the frailty virtual ward to provide out of hospital care to patients living with frailty related issues that would otherwise require admission without virtual ward intervention. This service is accessed via the same referral process as FAU via internal bleep or telephone. A clinician will assess all referrals and advise on the best possible route of treatment.
Where are we based? We are situated in the Therapy Department, ground floor East Wing at Russells Hall Hospital. What do we do? We are a team of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and Assistants providing a service to patients in acute inpatient and outpatient settings. We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment […]
Where are we based?
We are situated in the Therapy Department, ground floor East Wing at Russells Hall Hospital.
What do we do?
We are a team of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and Assistants providing a service to patients in acute inpatient and outpatient settings. We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of communication, voice and/or swallowing difficulties. Therapy is provided on an individual basis or in groups. Training is also provided to the multi disciplinary team (MDT).
We operate an open referral system to patients with communication difficulties. However, for more complex cases and swallowing and voice difficulties, our referrals come from:
Our client base covers a range of diagnostic groups including:
Following assessment, treatment plans will be developed to meet individual needs and may include:
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Contact Details
Service Manager: Louise Brookes
Tel: (01384) 456111 Ext 2439/4565
Email address: dgft.speechtherapyacute@nhs.net
Twitter: @RussellsHallSLT
Other key contacts
Community speech and language therapy is delivered by Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS).
Their contact details are:
Tel: (01384) 456111 323145 option 2
Email address: dgft.drs@nhs.net
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We are a 44 bedded stroke unit, consisting of hyper-acute, acute and stroke rehabilitation. We offer 24/7 stroke care, including thrombolysis treatment and referral to our tertiary centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for thrombectomy services or neuro-surgical intervention. Consultant ward rounds are conducted daily on the hyper-acute stroke unit. We provide access to TIA […]
We are a 44 bedded stroke unit, consisting of hyper-acute, acute and stroke rehabilitation. We offer 24/7 stroke care, including thrombolysis treatment and referral to our tertiary centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for thrombectomy services or neuro-surgical intervention.
Consultant ward rounds are conducted daily on the hyper-acute stroke unit.
We provide access to TIA clinics every day.
How to access the service
Referrals are made to the stroke nurse from the ambulance service, emergency department, hospital wards and GP’s.
The stroke nurse will complete the initial assessment and if necessary, arrange further imaging/admission/referral to clinic.
TIA clinics are held at Russell’s Hall Hospital.
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Where to find us
Telephone numbers
Clinics
Clinics are held daily. Appointment times will be sent out prior to the clinic.
Appointments may be face-to-face or via telephone.
For any queries regarding clinic appointments, please contact the stroke secretaries via switchboard 01384 456111
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We aim to deliver high quality, person-centred, safe, acute hospital services for people with learning disabilities and to support this, the Trust has a dedicated Learning Disabilities Team. The Learning Disability Team help improve the Trust’s provision for patients with learning disabilities and their families, making it easier for patients with learning disabilities to access […]
We aim to deliver high quality, person-centred, safe, acute hospital services for people with learning disabilities and to support this, the Trust has a dedicated Learning Disabilities Team.
The Learning Disability Team help improve the Trust’s provision for patients with learning disabilities and their families, making it easier for patients with learning disabilities to access hospital services.
The team also provide patients with learning disabilities an advocate to offer advice and guidance, not only to the patients themselves but also to the staff involved in providing their care.
Specifically, the team support patients with learning disabilities, their families/carers and hospital staff working with patients with learning disabilities to:
Making reasonable adjustments to ensure fair access and outcomes could include:
For a virtual tour of Russells Hall Hospital before your visit, please click here.
How to access the service
This service is available at:
Where to find us
Useful Information
Telephone: 01384 456111 extension 4205
Email: dgft.learning.disabilityteam@nhs.net
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
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Before your surgery, you will have an appointment with one of our Pre-Assessment nurses. An appointment will be sent out to you in the post. Pre-Assessment ensures each patient requiring an operation is individually assessed in order to make sure they are fit for an anaesthetic and surgery. This will involve you completing a health […]
Before your surgery, you will have an appointment with one of our Pre-Assessment nurses. An appointment will be sent out to you in the post.
Pre-Assessment ensures each patient requiring an operation is individually assessed in order to make sure they are fit for an anaesthetic and surgery. This will involve you completing a health questionnaire and a consultation with a Pre-Assessment nurse. Sometimes you may also need to see an anaesthetist.
There will also be basic tests including blood pressure, temperature, height and weight. After this, patients may require additional tests e.g. blood tests, or heart tracing (electrocardiogram).
In some instances, you may be asked to have further investigations, or there may be a need to come back for a further appointment. Making sure your surgery is safe and successful is our priority. Whenever possible, we will try and keep journeys to the hospital to a minimum.
Pre-Assessment is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. The Pre-Assessment staff will provide information on eating and drinking before surgery and give you instructions regarding any medications you may take.
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MRSA drop-in service is available 08:30-17:30 Monday – Friday
Pre-Assessment service is based at Russells Hall Hospital, Ground floor, North wing. The department is open 08:30-17:30 Monday – Friday
For further information, contact Surgical Pre-Assessment on 01384 456111 ext. 3301.
Children and Young People A Continuing Care package is a term used when a child or young person has complex health needs arising from disability, accident or illness that cannot be met by existing universal or specialist services alone. These complex health needs could be the result of congenital conditions, long-term, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, […]
Children and Young People
A Continuing Care package is a term used when a child or young person has complex health needs arising from disability, accident or illness that cannot be met by existing universal or specialist services alone.
These complex health needs could be the result of congenital conditions, long-term, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, disability or the after-effects of serious illness or injury.
Children and Young people with continuing care needs, may also need input from other statutory agencies such as Social Care and Education. This would be highlighted in the child or young person’s EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan)
Continuing Care is for children and young people up to their 18th birthday. Thereafter, the NHS Adults Continuing HealthCare framework is to be used.
What we do – The continuing care process comprises of an assessment of the child or young person’s health care needs, a multi-agency decision-making panel and then, if found to be eligible, the commissioning of a package of care.
This package of care is bespoke to the child or young person.
How to access the service
Anyone can enquire about the process however a pre-assessment checklist must be completed by a professional (e.g. a school health advisor/school nurse, children’s community nurse, health visitor or social worker), who knows the child or young person best. This must be sent to the Continuing Care Nurse Assessor, along with written consent from the parent/carer.
What happens next
The completed pre-assessment checklist and the consent form should be sent securely to the Continuing Care Nurse Assessor at dgft.cypcontinuingcare@nhs.net to see if the child/young person meets the eligibility criteria, and if so, a full assessment will be undertaken.
To find out more about Continuing Care, please contact: email dgft.cypcontinuingcare@nhs.net.
Continuing Health Care- Adults NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital but have complex on-going healthcare needs. Intermediare Care- Adults Complete Intermediate Care assessments for hospital in patients who are deemed are medically […]
Continuing Health Care- Adults
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital but have complex on-going healthcare needs.
Intermediare Care- Adults
Complete Intermediate Care assessments for hospital in patients who are deemed are medically fit for discharge but require further therapy input to maximise their mobility and functional abilities. Furthermore, the department provides hospital avoidance beds for patients in the community to avoid hospital admissions.
How to access the service
If you are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, you can receive NHS continuing healthcare in any setting, for example:
NHS continuing healthcare is free.
To find out more about Continuing Healthcare, please contact:
Continuing Health Care The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4LE
Continuing Healthcare Team: 01384 321777
Key staff: