Women and babies without any complications/problems are transferred to this ward. You may be transferred back to the main maternity unit if you have any problems or complications.
Worcester Ward Facilities
15 single rooms with en-suite
(1 disabled)two 2-bedded areas
a 3-bedded recovery bay
Currently, we are implementing the Government initiative of ‘Productive ward’ which aims to increase the amount of time Midwives spend caring for women and their babies by spending less time on administrative tasks. This is achieved by improving the day to day running of the ward, reducing the amount of time it takes to find equipment and improving the working environment for staff. We hope this will provided improved quality of care.
"The NHS has seen countless initiatives but the Productive Ward seems different - in the sheer enthusiasm it provokes, the refreshing lack of jargon and the way it was developed from the bottom up."
Stuart Shepherd, Health Service Journal
Women who have an Elective Caesarean Section with no complications may be transferred to the recovery bay two hours following their delivery. They will then be moved to one of the postnatal rooms once they have fully recovered from the operation.
Location: Level 2 of Esher Wing which is located in another building of the hospital (click here to view hospital site plan).