Haematology/Oncology Unit (ward 31)

York Hospital

We are here to deliver high standards of care to patients with complications relating to their diagnosis of cancer.

We:

offer a 24 hour telephone triage service
give regular blood transfusions
support patients during their chemotherapy treatments
offer support of other services such as palliative care, social services, rehab centres, district nurses
have a psychologist on the ward one afternoon a week
make our own nutritious smoothies and offer lots of nutritional support

Where to find us and what to bring

We are situated on level 3, junction 5 at York Hospital.

Please wash your hands at the hand basin prior to entering the ward and please bring any medications that you are currently taking.

Contact us

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on 01904 726031.

Meet the team

Angela Darby – Oncology Consultant
Laura Munro – Haematology Consultant
Ian Fowler - Ward Manager

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.