Westminster Memorial Hospital
From 1 July 2011, Dorset Primary Care Trust has transferred the management of community based health services (including those detailed on this web page) to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Therefore if you have any questions or comments relating to these services, please visit http://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/feedback.
Visiting to all Community Hospitals is 15:00 – 16:30 and 18:30 – 20:00hrs.
It is also requested that only two visitors per bed at any time.
The Ward Manger will be able to make any discretionary exceptions for relatives who wish to give assistance to patients eating or for patients who are unwell.
Matron:
Jane Silvester
Abbey Walk
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8BD
- telephone: 01747 851535
Available services
- occupational therapy
- re-ablement centre
- physiotherapy department
- minor injuries unit (MIU)
- x-ray department
- other care professionals
- dental care
Occupational Therapy (OT)
The OT staff assess patients' rehabilitation potential and helps them regain their independence. This often involves the co-operation of relatives or carers and an assessment of a patient's ability to cope at home after being discharged. The OT staff work closely with other care professionals.
Re-ablement Centre
Staff consist of physiotherapist, occupational therapist and three therapy assistants. If on-going rehabilitation is required following a patient's stay they will be introduced to team members and a follow-up appointment arranged prior to being discharged.
Physiotherapy Department
The physiotherapy staff work on the wards alongside other care professionals. They help patients regain physical independence and mobility, which may include help from relatives and carers. Physiotherapy staff from the reablement team provide therapy to patients in their own homes. This, reduces the need to admit into hospital and supports patients when they are discharged. There is also a separate outpatient department providing a physiotherapy service for the local community.
- physiotherapy information leaflet [update]
- back care information leaflet [update]
- neck pain information leaflet [update]
Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)
More information and opening hours of the MIU is available under related links.
Patients requiring the service outside of these hours should contact the Dorset Emergency Care Service (DECS) on 0845 600 10 13.
X-ray department
The X-ray department is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.15am to 4.30pm.
Other Care Professionals
Include speech and language therapists, dieticians and pharmaceutical staff. Patients requiring any further services as part of their medical care should speak to their named nurse or social worker who will put them in touch with support for their ongoing care.
Dental Care
The Department of Community Health provides a complete dental examination and treatment service to hospital patients during their stay. Where dental treatment cannot be completed in hospital, any remaining treatment is continued at patients' homes. Patients can also continue to see their dentist.
From 1 July 2011, Dorset Primary Care Trust has transferred the management of community based health services (including those detailed on this web page) to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Therefore if you have any questions or comments relating to these services, please contact the Trust on 01202 303400.
