The ward schedules below provide key information on the daily unit schedule for each area within paediatrics.
Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU)
Parents and guardians are a very important part of the care team on all children's wards and we welcome your contributions. Please discuss with your nurse how you can best support your child's care.
Parents and guardians can visit 24 hours a day, but we ask that there are maximum two visitors per patient at any given time.
Siblings are welcome to visit. All children and young people under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note that review times and visiting times can sometimes vary, depending on the nature of your child's care needs and their individual situation.
Visiting hours
Parents and/or guardians can visit 24 hours a day.
Personal care
- 08:00 - 19:00
Please note, this is a guide only. Washing and bed changes are carried out as frequently as required.
Supported meal times
- 08:00 - 09:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
- 17:00 - 18:00
There are also drink and snack rounds on the ward throughout the day.
Ward rounds
When you will be seen by a consultant or registrar.
- 09:00 - 12:30
Board rounds
When your multi-disciplinary team will meet on the ward to review care plans.
- 09:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
Medication rounds
Medication rounds occur at designated times throughout the day.
Medication may also be administered outside of scheduled rounds, when required.
Key contacts
- Piper Wilkins, Matron
- Monica Morrin, Lead Nurse
Children's Assessment Unit (CAU)
Parents and guardians are a very important part of the care team on all children’s wards and we welcome your contributions. Please discuss with your nurse how you can best support your child’s care.
Parents and guardians can visit 24 hours a day, but we ask that there are maximum two visitors per patient at any given time. Siblings are welcome to visit.
All children and young people under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note that review times and visiting times can sometimes vary, depending on the nature of your child’s care needs and their individual situation.
Visiting hours
Parents and/or guardians can visit 24 hours a day.
Personal care
- 08:00 - 19:00
Please note, this is a guide only. Washing and bed changes are carried out as frequently as required.
Supported meal times
- 08:00 - 09:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
- 17:00 - 18:00
There are also drink and snack rounds on the ward throughout the day.
Ward rounds
When you will be seen by a consultant or registrar.
- 09:00 - 12:30
Board rounds
When your multi-disciplinary team will meet on the ward to review care plans.
- 09:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
Medication rounds
Medication rounds occur at designated times throughout the day.
Medication may also be administered outside of scheduled rounds, when required.
Key contacts
- Piper Wilkins, Matron
- Monica Morrin, Lead Nurse
Wards 15/16
Parents and guardians are a very important part of the care team on all children’s wards and we welcome your contributions. Please discuss with your nurse how you can best support your child’s care.
Parents and guardians can visit 24 hours a day, but we ask that there are maximum two visitors per patient at any given time. Siblings are welcome to visit.
All children and young people under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note that review times and visiting times can sometimes vary, depending on the nature of your child’s care needs and their individual situation.
Visiting hours
Parents and/or guardians can visit 24 hours a day.
Personal care
- 08:00 - 19:00
Please note, this is a guide only. Washing and bed changes are carried out as frequently as required.
Supported meal times
- 08:00 - 09:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
- 17:00 - 18:00
There are also drink and snack rounds on the ward throughout the day.
Ward rounds
When you will be seen by a consultant or registrar.
- 09:00 - 12:30
Board rounds
When your multi-disciplinary team will meet on the ward to review care plans.
- 09:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
Medication rounds
- 08:00 - 09:00
- 14:00 - 15:00
- 18:00 - 19:00
- 20:00 - 21:00
Key contacts
- Piper Wilkins, Matron
- Laura Cook, Lead Nurse
Children's Day Surgery Unit (CDSU)
The Children’s Day Surgery Unit is a paediatric ward. Parents and guardians are an integral part of the care team and we both welcome and encourage your input. Please discuss with your nurse how you can support your child’s care.
We strive for excellence in all areas and aim to achieve the highest standards of care for our patients.
Visiting hours
- 08:00 - 20:00
Personal care
- 08:00 - 19:00
Please note, this is a guide only. Washing and bed changes are carried out as frequently as required.
Supported meal times
There are drink and snack rounds on the ward throughout the day.
Ward rounds
When you will be seen by a consultant or registrar.
- 08:00 - 20:00
Board rounds
When your multi-disciplinary team will meet on the ward to review care plans.
- 07:30 - 08:00
Medication rounds
- 08:00 - 20:00
Key contacts
- Piper Wilkins, Matron
- Kamla McCooty, Lead Nurse
Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU)
Parents and guardians are a very important part of the care team on all children’s wards and we welcome your contributions. Please discuss with your nurse how you can best support your child’s care.
Parents and guardians can visit 24 hours a day, but we ask that there are maximum two visitors per patient at any given time. Siblings are welcome to visit.
All children and young people under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note that review times and visiting times can sometimes vary, depending on the nature of your child’s care needs and their individual situation.
Visiting hours
- Parents and/or guardians can visit 24 hours a day.
Personal care
- 08:00 - 19:00
Please note, this is a guide only. Washing and bed changes are carried out as frequently as required.
Supported meal times
- 08:00 - 09:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
- 17:00 - 18:00
There are also drink and snack rounds on the ward throughout the day.
Ward rounds
When you will be seen by a consultant or registrar.
- 09:00 - 12:30
Board rounds
When your multi-disciplinary team will meet on the ward to review care plans.
- 09:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
Medication rounds
- 08:00 - 09:00
- 14:00 - 15:00
- 18:00 - 19:00
- 20:00 - 21:00
Key contacts
- Piper Wilkins, Matron
- Grace Harding, Lead Nurse
- Julie Rowland, Lead Nurse
Last reviewed: 26 October 2026