The Oldham Emergency Department is a local trauma unit that sees approximately 300 adult and paediatric patients daily with a variety of presentations ranging from minor injury and illness to serious or life threatening emergencies. Patients are assessed on arrival, given a clinical priority and are then seen by a clinician in order of this priority.
There are 5 areas to the A&E department:
- Resuscitation Room
- Majors area which is diveded into A and B
- Children's Emergency Department
- Urgent Treatment Service
Following assessment you will be seen by a member of our team. This includes:
- A&E Consultant
- A&E Doctor
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- GP
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Following assessment to ensure you receive the most appropriate care, we may also stream you to another speciality such as:
- Surgical Triage Unit
- Ambulatory Care Unit
- Gynaecological Assessment Unit
Infection Control
We ask that you please ensure you wash your hands when entering and leaving the clinical area. We also provide hand gel throughout the department to help reduce the risk of spreading infections.
Students nurses, Advanced and Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Cadets and medical students
During your stay in the department , procedures may be carried out by student nurses, medical students, student paramedics and other healthcare professionals, as part of a recognised teaching / development programme.
You do not have to take part if you do not want to and your treatment will not be affected in any way. Please let your nurse or doctor know.
Communication
If you require any information regarding the care you are receiving please speak to your named nurse. Alternatively, you can request to speak to the nurse in charge.
Refreshments
Hot and cold drinks and sandwiches are available for patients at any time day or night, please ask a member of nursing staff.
Other useful information
There is a shop at the main entrance of the hospital which sells newspapers, toiletries and snacks. It also has a Costa Coffee machine where you can purchase your favourite hot drink.
Serving hot meals and beverages between 8am and 6pm, 'The Cafe Royal' is situated on the main hospital corridor. It also houses a salad bar, which at lunch time, serves soup, jacket potatoes, salad bowls and sandwiches. A variety of vending machines are also situated throughout the hospital.
Contact Numbers
A&E Reception: 0161 627 8933 or A&E Department: 0161 627 8923
Date of Review: November 2023
Date of Next Review: November 2025
Ref No: PI_M_223 (Oldham)