Patients
Ward information and visiting hours
Gwynn Holford Ward
Tel: 020 8487 6125
Gwynne Holford Ward has 28 beds providing care for 12 Amputee Rehabilitation patients, 10 Neurological Rehabilitation patients and 6 Intermediate Care patients. More information on Gwynne Holford Ward.
Mary Seacole Ward
Tel: 020 8487 6133
Mary Seacole Ward is a 42 bedded ward, specialising in the rehabilitation and medical care of older people. The unit has a highly experienced rehabilitation team that works closely together to meet the needs of the patient group. Staff carry out investigations and offer various treatments including physiotherapy and occupational therapy. More information on Mary Seacole Ward.
Lavender, Laurel and Rose Wards
Lavender: 020 8487 6663
Laurel: 020 8487 6695
Rose: 020 8487 6679
Lavender, Laurel and Rose Wards are run by South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
Visiting hours
The visiting hours on both wards are ‘open’. However, we do ask that visitors:
- Try not to arrive before 9am to allow patients and nurses to conduct personal care activities without any disruptions
- Leave the ward (bays & side rooms) if a ward round is being conducted (to promote patient confidentiality) unless they are relatives and the patient/ doctor and their team wants them to be present
- Respect patient protected meal times at these times it’s all hands on deck to ensure meals are delivered to patients in a timely fashion and patients are helped by nurses where appropriate
- Leave by 9pm
If you are coming to Queen Mary's as an inpatient, before you leave home please check that you have packed:
- Your admission letter and any other information we have sent to you
- All medications you are taking or using, including prescription medications, medicines you have bought or alternative medicines, such as herbal remedies
- Small amounts of money in case you want to buy a newspaper or use the bedside television and telephone
- The name, address, postcode and telephone number of your GP, community social worker (if you have one) and your next of kin
- Proof of entitlement to free travel costs, if appropriate
- Nightclothes, a dressing gown, slippers and a pair of comfortable flat shoes
- Day clothes, a tracksuit or other comfortable clothes
- Your glasses and/or contact lenses
- Your hearing aid if you use one
- Any mobility aids you use, such as a walking stick or walking frame
- A brush or comb
- Shaving equipment
- A toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap and shampoo
- Sanitary products (such as tampons)
- A towel and flannel
- Other toiletries
- Items of religious importance to you
You might also want to bring:
- Books and magazines
- Writing paper, pens and your address book
Please do not bring:
- Large amounts of money, jewellery or other valuables
- Alcohol or food
- Large bags or suitcases because storage space is limited
Don’t forget to:
- Cancel any deliveries at home, such as newspapers or milk
- Cancel any home help you may have
- Arrange for pets to be cared for
- Tell your family and friends you are coming into hospital
- Remove any nail polish and false nails