Acute Assessment Unit
Welcome to the Acute Assessment Unit
The Acute Assessment Unit is where patients are brought directly via their GP or the ambulance service for urgent medical assessment. The team investigates new or worsening Acute Medical problems and decide the safest next steps, which may include treatment, observation or admission.
When visiting us at the ward we politely ask;
- That you make sure mobile phones are on silent.
- You avoid bringing flowers onto the ward due to hygiene reasons.
- Visitors avoid sitting on patient beds.
- There are no more than two visitors at a bedside.
- Chairs are put away at the end of each visit.
- Hand rub that is located on the main ward door is used when entering and leaving the ward. This is an important infection control measure.
If you are admitted to one of our hospitals and would like some guidance about your stay, please visit our staying with us page.
Key Info
Contact us
For general enquiries please contact:
Tel: 01743 261000
Location
We have an Acute Assessment Unit at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital.
Ward Management
RSH Ward Manager: Carol Griffiths
PRH Ward Manager: Lauren Short
Visiting Times
12.30pm–8.00pm
Please note that our mealtimes are protected, which means visitors may be asked to leave unless they are supporting patients with meals. See our Visiting Times for when each ward is on a protected mealtime. Visitors may also be asked to leave during ward hand over and Doctor’s ward rounds due to confidentiality.