Acute Stroke Unit
Level 1, Battle Block
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG15LE
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Visiting hours
Opens 2pm
Closes 5pm
Opens 6pm
Closes 9pm
Visitor limit
2 persons
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Acute Stroke Unit
The Acute Stroke Unit cares for acute and rehabilitating stroke patients.
The unit has 28 beds including six higher monitoring beds, and access to in-patient neuro-rehabilitation and early supported community discharge services.
Please remember our patients tire very easily following their stroke, and our aim is to maximise their potential for rehab so we please ask for 2 visitors at a time. We are happy for well-behaved dogs to visit on the ward as this can assist with patients’ mood and recovery, so please ask the nurse in charge when you visit if you would like to do this.
If making a telephone enquiry, it is helpful if just one person telephones with enquiries and then update other relatives and friends. This allows the nurses more time to care for our patients during busy times.
What to bring
- Basic toiletry items such as soap, flannel, shaving kit, hair brush, toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Slippers and practical shoes – trainers are recommended for physio.
- Night wear – comfortable clothing such as jogging bottoms and t-shirts are recommended during the day.
Medical information and Speaking with Clinical Staff
Our nurses can provide basic information about your relative's condition over the telephone. If you would like a more detailed update, or wish to speak with a doctor, please let the nurse in charge or our receptionist know, and they will do their best to arrange this. Our doctors are available on the ward Monday to Friday and are happy to speak with relatives or arrange an appointment where appropriate. Please note that consultants and doctors have ward duties and emergency clinical commitments, so it may not always be possible for them to speak with you immediately or on the same day. However, we will do our best to accommodate your request as soon as possible.
Moving to Another Ward or Community Hospital
Patients may be moved from ASU to community hospitals or other wards dependent on their needs. Community hospitals will be decided on by the suitability for the patient and their ongoing needs. This decision will also be based on the patients’ home address and GP. Our experienced therapy team will always endeavour to contact the next of kin to discuss discharge and onward plans for our patients.