Addenbrooke's Hospital
Research and Development
The Rosie Hospital
F3
Wards at Addenbrooke's
Ward: F3
Box: 26
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hills Road,
Cambridge,
CB2 0QQ
Enquiries: 01223 217 567
About the ward
Ward F3 is 15 bed unit located on level 3 of the F and G block. It is used to admit children and young people up to their 16th birthday for either elective day surgery procedures or paediatric investigations / assessment / ambulatory care not requiring an overnight stay.
The maximum length of stay for patients on the unit is 14 hours.
The opening hours of Ward F3 are 0700 - 2100 hours Monday to Friday (except UK Public Holidays)
Finding F3
Ward F3 can be found on level 3 of the hospital.
From the main hospital entrance: Upon entering main reception turn right into the concourse. Follow the signs towards F and G block through the concourse. Take the stairs or lift to level 3. On entering the F and G block, turn left, the nurse’s station is at the far end of the ward.
If you are visiting a patient who is likely to be hospitalised for two weeks or more, you can get a discounted parking ticket from the main reception. This allows you to exit from the car parks for 14 consecutive days from the day you validate the ticket.
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About your child's procedure
Your child will be transferred to theatre on a trolley / bed / cot or may walk or be carried if preferred. They will be accompanied by a porter and a nurse.
- one parent / carer is allowed into the anaesthetic room to stay with the child during induction of anaesthesia
- parents / carers will be allowed into the recovery room when the child is awake and the recovery staff contacts them via a pager
Patients will be seen by an appropriate member of the admitting surgical / paediatric / anaesthetic team after their operation.
Parents / carers will be informed immediately if an overnight stay is necessary. This decision could be made by the medical or surgical staff, anaesthetist, or experienced nursing staff, in partnership with the family.
Patients will only be discharged from hospital into the care of a responsible adult.
Visiting hours for F3:
Monday to Friday:
0700 - 2100
Infection control
We are working hard to reduce avoidable infections and to provide a clean and safe environment for patients, their relatives and our staff.
Hospedia (the bedside phone system)
Each patient has their own personal telephone number.
If you don't know their personal telephone number you can call the Hospedia Customer Care Team:
0870 212 1234 (calls charged at national rate).
Concerns, comments and complaints
If you are unhappy with any aspect of your care or the service you receive in your Addenbrooke's outpatient clinic, please speak to a member of clinic staff as soon as possible.
If you feel they cannot help you, or you are not comfortable talking to them, contact the Patient Information and Liaison Service (PALS)
