Wensleydale

Wensleydale Ward is a 28 bed, mixed, orthopaedic, elective ward that caters for patients who require joint replacement surgery, orthopaedic procedures and investigations.

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Patients are assessed in the Pre-Operative Assessment and Admissions Unit and reviewed in a pre-admission education group prior to their planned admission. Wensleydale Ward also receives some direct admissions from the Emergency Department following injury or trauma.

We provide a 24 hour emergency access helpline for patients who require advice following discharge. If you need to access this service, please call 01423 553641 or 01423 553642.

Orthopaedic clinics are held Monday to Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm and Friday 8.30am-12.30pm. If you have a question regarding the clinics, please call 01423 553440.

We want to make you feel as comfortable as possible when you visit our wards, and all our staff aim to adhere to our values of Passionate, Respectful, and Responsible. Find out more information about our vision and values.

Key staff

Matron: Lesley Danby
Ward Manager: Karen Collyer
Consultants: Andrew Collier, Jonathan Conroy, David Duffy, Mark Farndon, David Lavalette, Nicholas London, John Mitchell, Edward Powell-Smith, Charlie Talbot

Due to the impact of planning for Coronavirus, visiting times have changed. Click here for the latest news.

Patients are usually admitted after attending the Emergency Department. We also take patients undergoing elective joint surgery from Wensleydale Ward.

We want to make you feel as comfortable as possible when you visit our wards, and all our staff aim to adhere to our values of Passionate, Respectful, and Responsible. Find out more information about our vision and values.

Key staff

Matron: Jenny Mockford
Ward Manager: Gemma Umpleby
Sister: Esther Mukahanana

Consultants: David Copas, Angela Bell, David Duffy, David Lavalette, Charlie Talbot, John Mitchell, Mark Farndon, Edward Powell-Smith, Jonathan Conroy and Rebecca Leigh