General Medical Wards - Welcome to The Maples

The Maples is an 18 bedded Continuing Healthcare Unit for patients with long term Neurological conditions. We accept permanent and respite patients with a wide range of neurological issues such as:

  • Brain Injuries
  • Tracheostomies
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Motor Neurone disease
  • Spinal Injuries

The unit consists of 18 side rooms. There are several lounges and a conservatory available for patients and relatives to use. We also have lovely gardens to the front and rear of the building for use.

Visiting

Visiting times on the unit is from 1pm - 8pm 7 days a week.

It is 2 people only at the bedside at any one time, but larger groups can use the lounges or the family room which have more space. Please do not sit on the bed as chairs are provided.

Unit Manager

The current Unit manager at The Maples is Rachel Scholey, who can be contacted between 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday.

Telephone numbers

The contact number for The Maples is 0161 206 7213.

Recommendations

We recommend that as a relative you bring in some personal items such as:

  • Clothes
  • Pyjamas
  • Underwear
  • Safe footwear/slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toiletries
  • Personal items such as photographs

We do advise on the Unit that any personal property such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops etc are brought in at your own risk.

Infection Control

Due to infection control precautions we are not able to have flowers on the unit.

Activities

We have an activities coordinator on the Unit who will take patients into our sensory room for relaxation and hand massages. We also have events and entertainment throughout the year.
 

Date of Review: June 2023
Date of Next Review: June 2025
Ref No: PI_M_1777 (Salford)

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