Contact us
01227 594601
Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2HN
Friends ward
01227 594615
kchft.friendsward@nhs.net
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Visiting times
Visiting will be between 2pm and 7pm to protect lunchtime meals, although we can be flexible for morning visits if relatives want to provide
Patients are allowed two visitors at a time at the bedside, but in special circumstances we will allow more, please speak to the matron.
Matron
Siju Chacko
Ward sister(s)
Sophia Pay
Jo Sandwell
Sissy Joseph
Who we are
The team is made up of a matron, ward manager, registered nurses, rehabilitation assistants, health care assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a care manager, a pharmacist, visiting medical officer and medical consultants.
What we do
We provide a rehabilitation-focussed inpatient approach to care. There are 18 beds available and the hospital takes patients directly from their own homes, when they are unable to cope at home, but do not need to be in an acute hospital.
We offer a service for patients, within the acute sector, who are medically stable but need further rehabilitation. Our aim is to help patients regain their independence where appropriate and to teach them coping strategies, for example after a stroke.
Staff work with the patient, carer and relatives to make sure all aspects of care, including assessment of needs on admission, joint goal setting, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, are effective.
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital also offers several outpatient clinic services.
How do you use this service?
We take patients who come under pathways 2/3 of the Discharge to Assess scheme, non-weight-bearing patients and step-up patients.
Parking and facilities at the hospital
Free parking is available at the hospital for visitors.
There are vending machines for sandwiches and hot and cold drinks in the hospital. There is also a Tesco Express close by in Tankerton High Street.
Other services offered at the hospital
Please note there may be be other services at this location, including services not provided by KCHFT.
Friends of Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital and Healthcare
Visit the Friends of Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital and Healthcare website.
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