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 […]
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 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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Charlotte Wooldridge – SLT Administrator
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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
Referral Form: To add form
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.
Useful Information
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
Visit times
Ward C8
Key staff
Clinical directorate
Medical team
Nursing leads