Our Multidisciplinary Team
Associate Specialist
Dr Maria Oliver
Llandough Day Hospital
Day Hospital Sister
Sister Sue Owadally
Llandough Day Hospital
Day Hospital Doctor
The doctor is available to answer any concerns between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, with the exception of Bank Holidays.
Physiotherapist
On admission you will be assessed by a physiotherapist. A personal regime will be devised to suit your personal needs and abilities. Physiotherapy is available Monday to Friday on an individual basis and in groups. Physiotherapists are available from 10:00 until 16:30.
Occupational Therapist
Therapy is available from 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). The OT will assess patient skills in washing, dressing and cooking etc. If necessary the OT will make a home visit to ensure a safe home environment before discharging a patient from the Day Hospital.
Speech And Language Therapist
If a patient has difficulty in communicating and / or swallowing food or drink, they can be referred to a Speech and Language Therapist by any member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Speech and Language Therapist is available alternate mornings and afternoons on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Dietitian
There is access to the Dietitian who is available to discuss any dietary problems the patient may be experiencing.
Nurses
On admission patients will be allocated a nurse who will coordinate their rehabilitation programme. She will be responsible for planning and implementing all nursing needs during patient stay. This nurse is a patient's ‘Named Nurse’. Nurses are available from 08:00 until 17:00.
Day Hospital Co-ordinators
Day Hospital Co-ordinators are often the first point of contact for both staff and visitors to the Day Hospital. They play an integral role in the daily running of the Day Hospital and are responsible for all administrative tasks, including answering telephone queries, admitting and discharging patients using the electronic hospital system, booking transport and maintaining accurate and up to date records.
How To Identify Nurses On The Ward
Ward and Deputy Ward Sisters - Navy Blue Uniform
Qualified Nurses - White Uniform with Pale Blue or Turquoise Epaulettes
Unqualified Nurses - White Uniform with Dark Green Epaulettes
Student Nurses - White Uniform with Yellow Epaulettes
