Our Wards - Whiston Hospital - Ward 3F - Paediatrics

• Contact Details

  Nursing Station - 0151 430 2707  /  0151 430 1616

  Ward Manger - 0151 430 1495

• Visiting

  To access visiting times for wards across our hospitals, please click here for more information.

  Please note, visiting can be restricted or suspended with immediate effect if there are any safety concerns due to a spread of infection on our wards or in our communities.

  To confirm that the ward you are planning to visit is currently open, please call our main number tel: 0151 426 1600  

• Personal Belongings

  Any personal belongings brought to the ward are stored at the owners own risk. It is advised not to bring Items of value to the unit.

  Lost property will be kept for a maximum of 2 weeks and then disposed of.

• Meals and Drinks

  Hot meals are provided for your child at breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside drinks and snacks as required.  Hot drink making facilities are available in the parent’s room (children not allowed).  Breast feeding mothers who stay with their child are also offered meals and snacks.

  Special Diets 

  We have range of specialist menus available to cater for all dietary needs.

  If required your child can be referred to a dietitian. 

• Safety

  Cots or beds with sides are available dependent on the age of your child.

• Discharge from the Ward

  Medications: You will be given a discharge letter detailing your admission. This will also be sent to your GP. If you require medications to take home with you, these will be given to you by the ward staff before you leave. Please don't leave without them. It can take a few hours for the Hospital Pharmacy to prepare your medications, so bear this in mind when you arrange a time to leave.

  Outpatient appointments: You will be told if an appointment has already been made for you or whether it will follow on in the post.

  Transport: Please arrange your own transport home from the Hospital. Hospital transport is only available for patients who cannot, as a result of their clinical condition, use other forms of transport 

• Suggestions, comments or complaints

  We aim to make your stay with us as pleasant and comfortable as possible, and strive to provide the highest quality of care. If you or your family have any suggestions or comments, please discuss them with the ward manager or nurse in charge, or you can discuss them (or any complaints) with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service.

  Alternatively, please fill our comments and suggestions form available in our wards or download here and hand it to any staff member.