The Ward 11 Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham was opened in August 2010 and the Ward 3 Teenage Cancer Trust Young Adult Area was opened in July 2013. We have also enhanced a dedicated Teenage and Young Adult bed space in the recovery suite in theatre.
Teenage Cancer Trust fund 1 expert staff member at the unit:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Youth Support Coordinator
Our staff make sure the best possible care is given so that patients are treated as young people first, cancer patients second.
Ward 11 Teenage Cancer Trust Unit:
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2010 opened |
13-18 year olds |
11 beds in 2 bays |
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Ward 3 Teenage Cancer Trust Young Adult Area:
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2013 opened |
19-24 year olds |
2 en-suite bedrooms |
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Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
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