Our Wards
Adult Assessment Unit (AAU)
The adult assessment unit (AAU) receives patients waiting for medical or surgical team assessments.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Pink zone, level 1.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Lunch: 12noon-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 952870
01279 952871
Ward manager
Ana Sofia Gomes
Charnley Ward
Charnley Ward is an acute medicine ward.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Pink zone, level 1.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973616
01279 973638
Ward manager
Tisha Abraham
Critical care unit
The critical care unit delivers specialised care to patients who are critically ill and need close observation.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 4.
Visiting hours
We know that it can a worrying time for family and friends of our patients. We will provide you with regular updates about your relative's care. If you have not received an update recently or have questions about your loved one's care, then please do not hesitate to talk to the nurse in charge.
There is a visitor’s room in the unit where relatives are able to stay overnight; however it may only be used for one night by a relative of the patient who is severely ill.
If you are not local to the area, we can also provide you with a list of hotel accommodation nearby.
Contact telephone number
01279 82 7010
Ward matron
Jane Bolton
Dolphin Ward
Dolphin Ward cares for children with a wide range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions in both the West Essex and Hertfordshire areas.
Please do not visit Dolphin Ward if you have been unwell with any diarrhoea, vomiting or flu like symptoms in the last 72 hours.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 2.
Visiting hours
Parents can be with their child at all times. We can only accommodate one parent/carer to stay overnight with their child.
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7.30-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 82 7173
Ward manager
Helen Weaving
Fleming Ward
Fleming Ward cares for cardiology patients.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, ground floor.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973530
Ward manager
Lauren Vango
Gibberd Ward
Gibberd Ward is currently used for paediatric outpatients, therapies, non-elective speciality procedures and for blood tests.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Building 6 (please refer to map below)
Contact telephone number
01279 973486
Harold Ward
Harold Ward provides high quality care for our patients with respiratory conditions.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Pink zone, ground floor.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Meal times
Breakfast: 7-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973661
01279 973830
Ward manager
Jennifer Hibionada
Harvey Ward
Harvey Ward cares for patients who require specialist gastroenterology and hepatobiliary treatment and provide high quality care for patients with imflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS).
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 4.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973610
01279 973774
Ward manager
Mary Thomas
Henry Moore Ward
Henry Moore Ward cares for patients who have had elective surgery.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 1.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Contact telephone number
01279 827345
Ward manager
Emma Hunt
John Snow Ward
John Snow Ward provides care for patients who have had elective orthopaedic surgery.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 1.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Contact telephone number
01279 82 7596
Ward manager
Zanele Sibindi
Kingsmoor Ward
Kingsmoor is an acute medical ward.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Pink zone, level 1.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 827047 - orthopaedic surgey
01279 973508 - elective surgery
Ward manager
John Joaquim
Lister Ward
Lister Ward cares for our elderly patients.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 3.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 827064
Ward manager
Remo Cianfrocca
Locke Ward
Locke Ward provides care for our elderly patients
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 2.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973212
Ward manager
Janet Daniel
Nightingale Ward
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Blue zone, lower ground floor
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 827612
01279 973278
Ward manager
Ines Cruz
Older Person's Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Unit
Our Older Person's Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Unit cares for our elderly patients and works in partnership our urgent and emergency care teams to provide fast and comprehensive assessment and intervention.
Location:
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, ground floor
Visiting hours:
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Contact telephone number:
01279 827241
Penn Ward
Penn Ward cares for emergency surgery patients.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 1.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Contact telephone number
01279 827063
Ward manager
Anna Mawbey
Ray Ward
Ray Ward provides high quality care for our elderly patients.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 2.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7-8am
Lunch: 12-1pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973689
Ward manager
Sheri Lindsell
Saunders Ward
Saunders Ward cares for patients who have had general surgery.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 2.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am
Lunch: 11:50am-12:45pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973606
Ward manager
Raul Silva
Tye Green Ward
Tye Green Ward cares for elderly patients and those with femoral fractures.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Pink zone, lower ground floor.
Visiting hours
9am to 8pm
Two visitors at a time permitted
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7:30-8am
Lunch: 11:50am-12:45pm
Dinner: 5-6pm
Contact telephone number
01279 973613
Ward manager
Swathi John
Winter Ward
Winter Ward provides care for our elderly patients.
Location
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Green zone, level 3.
Visting hours
9am to 8pm
One visitor at a time permitted
Contact telephone number
01279 973176
Ward manager
Whitney Souter