Alligator Ward

The Cardiac side of Alligator is an eight bedded Cardiac ward nursed in bays – we are an extension of Bear Ward.

We are located on level 4 of the Premier Inn Clinical Building.

Telephone: 020 7405 9200 ext. 4441

You will be given information regarding Alligator prior to being admitted either by Bear ward or Walrus.

If you have any questions or queries please do phone us.

Alligator 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 and Paul Blackburn
• Cardiac Ward Managers: Lyndsay Halil (Alligator), Marta Almansa Esteva (Bear) and Hannah Hambleton-Smith (Bear)
• Junior Sisters: Naomi Biggs and Patrick Nurse.

Our speciality is Cardiac and through your child’s journey we will be at the end point, helping you get ready for home by preparing you for discharge and ensuring you feel ready and safe to go home.

We encourage you to be an active part of your child’s healthcare team and encourage you to stay and be part of their journey in Alligator so you have the skills to be discharged home and you feel confident to be at home.

Meals are not provided for parents on the ward but food and drink can be bought from various places through the hospital and local area. You are welcome to bring in your own snacks and drinks.

We have a parent’s kitchen outside the ward near the entrance which you are welcome to use.

If you have any questions during your stay our team is here to help.