Addenbrooke's Hospital
Research and Development
The Rosie Hospital
Daphne ward
Wards at the Rosie
Ward: Daphne
Box: 229
The Rosie Hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hills Road,
Cambridge,
CB2 0QQ
Enquiries: 01223 217 636
Opening times:
Monday – Friday 08.00 – 20.00
(last patient accepted at 18.00)
Saturday – Sunday 08.30 – 14.00
About the ward
Daphne ward is a rapid-referral ward for women experiencing problems in early pregnancy or emergency gynaecological conditions. We also care for women attending for some gynaecology day procedures which are not appropriate for the inpatient ward or the outpatient area.
Finding Daphne ward
...from within the Rosie
Daphne Ward is on level 2 of the Rosie Hospital.
…from the Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC)
Enter the ATC through the revolving doors. Turn left and walk along the corridor until you see a slope on your right. Walk up the slope and through the double doors. You are now on level 2 of the Rosie. Please follow the signs to Daphne ward.
...from the main entrance
From the main hospital entrance turn right into the main concourse. Follow signs towards the Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre and the Rosie Hospital. Walk straight along the 'clown' corridor until you reach a left turn which is signposted 'Rosie'. Follow this corridor up the ramp. You are now on level 2 of the Rosie. Please follow the signs to Daphne ward.
Parking information
Visitors should park in the Rosie car park or the main hospital car park.
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Early pregnancy assessment
We offer assessment for women who are in their first trimester of pregnancy i.e. less than 13 weeks. Women attend the unit with pregnancy related problems such as vaginal bleeding and/or pain. We also care for women who are suffering excessive nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum).
Women can telephone the unit directly to seek advice from one of the nursing staff at any time during our opening hours. If required women may be asked to attend for assessment which may include an ultrasound scan and/or blood tests. If urgent assessment is required when we are closed, women should seek attention at the emergency department in the main Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Some women attending the ward will be miscarrying and we are able to offer surgical, medical or conservative (non-surgical) management. Details of the appropriate management are discussed with women on an individual basis.
Women undergoing medical management of miscarriage are cared for on Daphne ward. This means continuity of care for the woman and her partner by staff who are experienced in caring for women at this distressing time.
Surgical management is usually undertaken in the Day Surgery Unit (DSU) in the Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre. Staff from Daphne ward work closely with those in DSU to ensure the highest possible care for women at this time.
Other women who attend Daphne ward may have ectopic pregnancies, where the pregnancy develops outside the uterus. This is potentially a very serious condition and women are monitored very closely by the unit.
Management of ectopic pregnancy is discussed with women on an individual basis, with various factors needing consideration; the woman’s clinical condition being paramount. However surgical, medical and conservative management of ectopic pregnancy are all facilitated on the unit.
Women who are suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum are assessed on the ward. Some will be cared for on a day–case basis on Daphne ward, other women will require admission to an appropriate in-patient area.
Emergency gynaecology assessment
Women who have been referred by their G.P. to the senior registrar on–call are assessed on the unit. If inpatient admission is required, patients will be transferred to an appropriate ward.
Specialist gynaecology assessment
Women who have been seen on Daphne ward may sometimes require follow-up from specialist teams such as uro-gynaecology, gynaecology-oncology or reproductive medicine. Daphne ward offers a venue for this to take place and staff work closely with all the teams, particularly the specialist gynaecology nurses, to facilitate this.
Visiting hours:
Please contact the ward
Related pages:
> L4 - Gynaecology, Breast and Female Urology
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)
