We have 396 surgical, medical, maternity and paediatric beds, and provide a full range of general secondary care hospital services. These include cancer services, specialised medicine, rehabilitation and older people’s services, children’s services and women’s services. In 2008 we received a 'double excellent' rating in the Healthcare Commission Annual Healthcheck . In 2007 we were named Dr Foster 'Best Small Hospital of the Year' and we were also shortlisted for the HSJ Acute Provider of the Year award . In 2006 we were also named SAGAs top hospital for treatment of the over 50s.
Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)
- PALS tel:
- 01423 553158
- PALS email:
- patientfeedbackcentre@hdft.nhs.uk
You can talk to PALS who provide confidential advice and support to patients, families and their carers, and can provide information on the NHS and health related matters.
Other contact information
A volunteer scheme is run for the benefit of staff and patients providing a variety of services for the Trust. For more information contact the Voluntary Service Coordinator Mavis Clemitt on 01423 553014.
Email - mavis.clemmitt@hdft.nhs.uk or visit our website at http://www.hdft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/become-a-volunteer/
Translation Service
Local involvement networks (LINks)
- Lead: Angela Monaghan
- Tel: 01423 554426
- Local involvement networks (LINks) allows patients to be involved in decisions about their care and lets communities be involved in their local health service.
