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Paediatrics High Dependency Unit

This page was last updated: September 2nd, 2022

The Paediatric High Dependency Unit is a dedicated three-bed area where we look after children who are critically ill and need closer observation and monitoring.
Our team of specialist children’s nurses keep a close eye on patients day and night to make sure their condition remains stable. The unit is part of the Child Health Department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
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Important Visiting RestrictionsDue to the Covid pandemic, restrictions have been made to the usual visiting times and rules listed below. Please view our Covid Visiting restrictions.

Visiting the Paediatric High Dependency Unit

Open visiting on all wards is between 10am and 8pm, 7 days a week

Visiting outside these times can be discussed with the nurse or midwife in charge. See our Visiting Policy.

Directions to the Paediatric High Dependency Unit

The Paediatric High Dependency Unit is on the fifth floor of the Tower Block at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske, Truro.

From Tower Block entrance

As you enter the Tower Block, turn left and either take the stairs, which are past the café on your right, or continue past the café until the lifts are in front of you. Take the lift or the stairs to the fifth floor.

From Trelawney Main Entrance

If you enter from the main hospital entrance, go past the cafe (on your right) and WH Smiths (on your left). Head to the end of the corridor and go down the stairs or take the lift to the ground floor. Go left and this will bring you to the Lloyds Pharmacy shop (on your left). Continue past Lloyds, right to the end of the corridor and then turn right to enter the Tower Block. Just before the Tower Block main entrance, take the lift or the stairs to the fifth floor.

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