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Alligator Cardiac Ward
Alligator Cardiac Ward is an eight bedded nursed in bays – we are an extension of Bear Ward.
Location
Alligator Cardiac Ward, level 4 of the new Premier Inn Clinical Building (PICB), part of the Mittal Children’s Medical Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Contact
020 7405 4441
Who you will meet
Alligator Cardiac Ward is an extension of Bear Ward and is staffed by nurses who are experienced in looking after children with cardiac conditions.
The teams includes Advanced Clinical Practitioners who will be working closely with the consultants to lead your care once in Alligator.
Our team is an extension of Bear Ward and you will recognise some of the team from Bear as work across both areas.
We have a play specialist who works with us across the wards and a small selection of toys we can always ask for more during your stay.
The following members of staff will be available to support you during your stay:
- Matron: Anne MacNivan
- Cardiac Ward Managers: Lyndsay Halil (Alligator), Marta Almansa Esteva (Bear) and Hannah Hambleton-Smith (Bear)
- Junior Sisters: Naomi Biggs and Patrick Nurse.
Conditions we treat
Alligator is a cardiac ward.
Facilities
Alligator Cardiac Ward has a playroom with toys, games and crafts which you can use during your stay. Our specialist play team can provide age-appropriate play opportunities and help to prepare children for any procedures.
Each bedspace has a TV for access to channels, films and the internet, as well as Wi-Fi so you can connect your own device.
You are a valued member of your child’s healthcare team, and we encourage you to take part their care as much as possible during your stay with us.
Meals will be provided for patients during your stay.
Meals are not provided for parents on the ward but please ask the nursing and housekeeping team during your stay for available voucher schemes. Food and drink can be bought from the Lagoon restaurant and surrounding local area. You are welcome to bring in your own food and drink as there is also a parent’s kitchen which contains a fridge and microwave.