The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is also known as Seahorse Ward. PICU is for children and young people who need special care for serious medical conditions.
PICU has 13 beds.
Staff on the ward
PICU is led by a team of eight consultants (doctors).
Other staff who work on the ward include nurses, ventilator technicians, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacists, housekeepers, family liaison nurses, a play specialist, psychological support and interpreters.
The following members of staff will be available on PICU:
- Darren Darby, Modern Matron
- Ghislaine Stephenson, Lead Nurse
- Petra Shroff and Niki Laing, Family Liaison Sisters
Conditions we treat
PICU treats patients with lots of different serious medical conditions.
Facilities for children and young people
PICU a play specialist who organises activities and can help you get ready for any procedures you may have in hospital.
There are also lots of toys, games and crafts for brothers and sisters who come to visit.
Brothers and sisters can also use the Centre on the ground floor of the Southwood Building, which has an outdoor area and a dedicated room (the Den) for teenagers.
