The acute frailty unit (AFU) is the admissions ward which specialises in the care of older people with frailty.
We have a dedicated multiprofessional team to attend to the acute medical problem and assess the patients other social, psychological and functional needs.
If a patient is expected to need to spend more than a day or two in hospital, they will be transferred to another appropriate ward for their ongoing care and treatment.
Key staff
Ward Manager: Thara Varughese
Matron: Rebecca Heseltine
Senior Medical Staff : Dr Megan Atkinson, Dr Hannah Ellis, Dr Dartel Norman, Dr Lauren Ralston, Dr Ip Scarrott, Dr Rebecca Watt