Children are referred to the unit from GP’s, midwives, community nursing teams and the Emergency Departments for review by the relevant medical or surgical team.
Once reviewed a decision will be made on the best course of action which may involve your child:
Children with ongoing health problems can self-refer to the unit but this is only by prior agreement with their named consultant.
Children can be admitted to the short stay area following review for a period of observation for up to 24 hours. During this time a decision will be made whether your child will be discharged home or whether they will need to be admitted to ward 30 for further care.
Some children who require additional support may be discharged home into the care of our community nurses.
Please bring any medicines that your child is on into hospital. You will also need to bring in formula milk and nappies if your child requires them.
Please only bring what you need as space is limited at each bedside. We do have secure lockers at each bedside you can use to lock away any valuables you do bring during your stay. A member of staff will show you how to use these.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is not liable for any damage, loss or theft of your personal items. Please try and leave valuables at home.
From 8am
Breakfast at the bedside
Children will be able to choose from a choice of cereals, toast and a variety of drinks. Parents who have stayed overnight are provided with breakfast. We cater for dietary requirements.
Please inform a member of staff if you have any dietary requirements.
11.45am to 12 noon
Lunchtime served outside the Activity room
4.45pm to 5.00pm
Tea served outside the Activity room
Meals can be eaten in the activity room or at the bedside. After meal times a member from the hospitality team will come to each bedside and collect any plates, dishes and cutlery.
Please ask if you would like supper for your child.
Some children are unable to eat; they may be too unwell or may be awaiting a surgical procedure. Please check with your nurse if you are unsure. If your child is unable to eat, please do not eat in front of them.
If you miss mealtimes, we are able to provide your child with a sandwich, toast or cereals.
No hot food can be kept beyond meal times. You may bring in your own food which can be stored and reheated in the parent’s room. We are unable to provide meals for other family members.
The paediatric children’s medical team undertake daily ward rounds starting at 9.30am, however, it may be late morning by the time your child is seen by a doctor. Some children will not be required to be seen on the ward round by the paediatric team as they are being cared for under a speciality team.
The time the speciality teams begin their daily ward round can vary but it may not be until later in the day that your child is seen by a doctor. Please inform the nurse, in charge of your child’s care, if you have any concerns regarding your child or if you would like an update following the ward round.
On ward rounds decisions will be made to:
Your doctor will discuss this with you at the time of the ward round.
Everyone, including babies and children, admitted to the hospital must wear a wristband all the time. The wristband shows important information to check your child’s identity and make sure they are getting the right care. If your child has an allergy they will need to wear a red wristband. This is to increase safety by making sure staff can see straight away that they have an allergy. If your child does not have a wristband please ask for one. If it comes off or it is uncomfortable please tell us so we can replace it.
Some children will be required to be nursed in single side rooms.
Once it has been agreed your child can go home it can take up to two hours to arrange everything. You will be given discharge advice and any medications will be explained.
If medicines are required to take home, you will be able to collect these from the hospital pharmacy based in the ENT department, Level 0 in the ENT and Eye unit with a copy of your discharge letter.
All patients seen on the Children and Young People’s Unit will receive a minimum of 24 hours open access on discharge. This means if you have any concerns or feel your child is not getting better you can contact our Clinical Decisions Area for advice or to see if you need to come back for review.
After your open access period has expired, if you have any concerns you will be required to seek help from your GP or the NHS 111 helpline.
If it is an emergency please call 999 or go to the Emergency Department.
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