Our wards
We have seven inpatient wards, and two same-day wards at The Walton Centre.
All wards have the same visiting times - 10am to 7.30pm (flexible visiting can be arranged via the appropriate Ward Manager).
The exception to this is:
- Horsley Intensive Care Unit: 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm
- The High Dependency Unit: 1pm - 3pm and 5pm - 7pm
2pm – 3pm is a quiet time and there is no visiting during this time on any ward except in exceptional circumstances.
Mealtimes are protected times, and we kindly ask visitors to leave the ward, unless agreed with the Ward Managers or Ward Sisters.
Cairns Ward
Cairns Ward is a 26-bed surgical ward, which specialises in neuro-oncology and hydrocephalus. It is situated on the first floor of the main hospital building.
Ward manager
- Abbie Birch
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3587
Visiting hours
- Open visiting 10am – 7.30pm. We ask that it is maximum two visitors to a bed at any one time.
Caton Ward
Caton Ward is a 37-bed neurosurgical ward that deals with a mixture of surgical and trauma cases. It is situated on the first floor of the main hospital building.
Ward manager (acting)
- Laura Parker
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3894 / 3588
- Visiting Hours
- Open visiting 10am – 7.30pm. We ask that it is maximum two visitors to a bed at any one time.
Chavasse Ward
Chavasse Ward is a 29-bed neurological ward. It is situated on the first floor of the main hospital building.
Ward manager
- Maria Cullen
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3897 / 3595
- Visiting hours
- Open visiting 10am – 7.30pm. We ask that it is maximum two visitors to a bed at any one time.
Complex Rehabilitation Unit (CRU)
The Complex Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) supports patients who need a high level of support to recover from a neurological trauma or illness. CRU is also part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network (CMRN). It is located on the ground floor of the Sid Watkins Building.
Ward manager (acting)
- Rebecca Bailey
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3236/3233
- Visiting hours
- Open visiting 10am – 7.30pm. We ask that it is maximum two visitors to a bed at any one time.
Dott Ward
Dott Ward is a 27-bed neurosurgical ward specialising in patients with neurovascular conditions. It is situated on the first floor of the main hospital building.
Ward manager
- Amy France
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3887 / 3586
- Visiting hours
- Open visiting 10am – 7.30pm. We ask that it is maximum two visitors to a bed at any one time.
ITU/Critical Care (Horsley Ward)
The Horsley Intensive Care Unit consists of 20 beds (a combination of level 2 and level 3), looking after cranial, complex spine, interventional neuroradiology and emergency neurosurgery patients, as well as patients with complex neurological problems. It is located on the ground floor of the main building.
- Matron
- Oonagh Doherty
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3462
Visiting hours
- Horsley Intensive Care Unit: 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm
- High Dependency Unit: 1pm - 3pm and 5pm - 7pm
Jefferson Ward
Jefferson Ward is a neurosurgical same day admission/discharge unit for patients undergoing surgical procedures including spinal surgery. It also accommodates patients undergoing radiology, and pain-control procedures.
It is located on the ground floor of the main building.
If it has been agreed that your surgical procedure is suitable for same day discharge you will come into the hospital in the morning, have your procedure and go home on the same day. We have prepared a short video which gives further information to help you prepare, including what and what not to bring with you, any special arrangements to make at home, medication information and physio support.
Ward manager
- Helen McKay
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3871
Lipton Ward
Lipton Ward is a 10-bed ward, offering one of four neuro-trauma hyper acute rehabilitation services in the country, providing a full multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network, which provides specialist rehabilitation care across the region for all patients following traumatic injury or illness regardless of diagnosis.
All the staff work collaboratively across the service to ensure patients are given the best chance at the start of their rehabilitation journey and there is a nursing staff ratio of 3:1.
It is located on the first floor of the main building.
Ward manager
- Jade Gerrard
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3344 / 3383
Visiting hours
- Open visiting 10am – 7.30pm. We ask that it is maximum two visitors to a bed at any one time.
Sherrington Ward
Sherrington Ward is a neurological day ward and an integral part of the neurological patient pathway.
Medical investigations and procedures carried out on the ward include diagnostic lumbar punctures and investigations for migraine. It also accommodates an infusion bay which provides specialist infusions, including IVIG, Natalizumab and cyclophosphamide, for up to 12 patients at a time.
The unit is also the designated area for Rapid Access for Neurological Assessment (RANA) patients. RANA provides patients with direct access to expert neurologists when they visit their GP or Emergency Departments with neurological signs and symptoms.
It is located on the first floor of the main building.
Ward manager
- Helen McKay
Service contact information
- 0151 556 3455