Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) on Hatherley Ward

The Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit aims to assess and either discharge or transfer patients to a specialised area. Patients typically remain on the HASU for up to 72 hours before being moved to a specialist ward, such as Woodmancote Ward at Cheltenham General Hospital or the rehabilitation ward at Vale Community Hospital.

We see a complex mix of patients and our multi-professional team can provide close observation and expert care.

Going home

Following your stay, you may be:

• admitted to a specialist ward
• transferred for further care elsewhere
• discharged home

The team responsible for your care will be able to discuss this with you.

Location

Hatherley Ward is located on the ground floor at Cheltenham General Hospital, it is best accessed via the St Luke's entrance.

Find out more about your stay with us

Ward Pledge

1. Your care will be evidenced based provided by registered nurses who will take pride in their profession and the uniform we wear: we will adhere to our professional standards, supported by our skilled health care support workers.
2. We will treat you as we would want our family to be treated: with kindness and compassion to protect your privacy and dignity.
3. We will communicate openly and honestly with you, advocate for you and be your voice when you don’t have one. There will be no decision about you without you or your family.
4. We will deliver high quality holistic care, focusing on your individual care needs. We will support you to be as independent as possible and treat you with kindness and respect. We will strive to maintain your privacy and dignity and respect your cultural values.
5. We will take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, clutter free environment which is welcoming to you, your visitors and our colleagues.
6. We are committed to regularly assessing your nutritional needs, protect your meal times and support your cultural and dietary needs. We will address nutrition concerns promptly and provide assistance where required in a suitable prepared space.
7. We will promote an open and honest culture. Listening and responding to your feedback and concerns promptly. We will use these as opportunities for learning and improvements in your care.
8. We will promote early post Stroke Rehabilitation with the help of our dedicated specialist Stroke Multi-disciplinary Team such as Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Orthoptics.
9. We will aim to prioritise your well-being and recovery by promoting REST TIME from 1:30-3pm. This means that visitors are restricted during those time unless there are special circumstances.