About Ward 4C
Ward 4C is our general ward that specialises in asthma, bronchiolitis, diabetes, and other medical issues. Patients on the ward range from birth up to the age of 18, each with their own individual needs.
Ward 4C has a total of 32 beds, separated into colour-coded zones: yellow, blue, green, and orange.
- The yellow, blue and green zones are side rooms in Ward 4C with en suite facilities
- The orange zone is made up of a 4-bedded bay with shared bathroom facilities
Ward 4C facilities
At the very end of the ward (in the yellow zone) you’ll find a dedicated play area. This area has plenty of toys to keep children occupied during their stay. There is also a play deck, which may be opened in the warmer months of the year. Patients and siblings are free to play in this area, under the supervision of an adult.
There is a dedicated space in Ward 4C for parents/carers to prepare hot drinks and snacks. There is free Wi-Fi available all over the hospital building and on the ward, you can access it on your smartphone or tablet device.
Ward 4C mealtimes
Ward 4C has its own dedicated ward chef who is on hand to provide your child with their favourite meals during their stay with us. The mealtimes on the ward are approximately 12pm for a freshly cooked light lunch and 4:30pm for a full evening meal.
Ward 4C visiting times
Normal visiting hours in Ward 4C are between 10am and 7:30pm daily. Parents/carers can visit their child at any time on the ward. Please note that only parents or carers are allowed into the hospital after 8pm each day.
All visitors must press the entrance buzzer to gain access to Ward 4C. For health and safety reasons, please do not allow others to follow you into the ward.
Infection prevention
We ask that anyone going onto Ward 4C wears a facemask. Don’t worry if you don’t have one of your own, or if you’ve forgotten, you will be able to get one at the entrance to the ward. We also ask that you use hand sanitising gel when entering and leaving the ward. For more information, go to our visiting guidance page.