Caterpillar Ward - E510
About Us
Caterpillar Ward is the paediatric medical ward predominantly
caring for children aged 0-12 years with varying medical
conditions, illnesses and needs. Our patients are usually admitted
through the Children's Emergency Department, Seahorse Paediatric
Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) or as
planned admissions. We are located on level 5 of the Bristol Royal
Hospital for Children and have 32 beds, with 6 high dependency
beds.
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Philosophy of the ward
Our patients can be with us for a short, one off stay or
alternatively a longer period of time and as such we have a
child-centred approach which takes into account the needs of each
individual patient. Central to our philosophy is the provision of a
high standard of nursing care within a happy and child friendly
environment. Parents, carers and siblings are welcome and
encouraged to participate in the child's care as much as they
wish.
Parent and Patient Facilities
There are two small kitchen areas, one on either side of the
ward, which parents can use to prepare light meals. There is also a
relatives room, with access to an outside area. We have a
microwave, fridge and kettle as well as communal tea/coffee. Most
cubicles have an ensuite facility. Patients in bays and cubicles
without can utilise a shared bathroom.
Play Facilities
Other than the main hospital Activity Centre which is open to
all hospital patients, there is a ward-based play room children can
access any time if they feel well enough. There are a wide range of
activities suitable for all ages. We also keep a selection of toys
and craft activities for your use on the ward. We also have lots of
sensory equipment which babies and children and young people with
complex needs really enjoy. We ask that parents please supervise
children whenever they visit the ward play room.
Day in the Life
I am a patient aged 10 on Caterpillar Ward. I am lucky because I
have my own room with a television and my own bathroom. When I wake
up in the morning I have my breakfast and then I go to school or
the teachers come to see me in my room. After school I spend
some time playing with the play specialist; I enjoy painting the
most.
After lunch I sometimes have some exercises to do with my
Physiotherapist. When I have taken all my medicine and done
my exercises I can go to the play centre. When I'm in the play
centre I like to play on the with with other children or with my
Mummy or Daddy. When it's not raining I really like to go outside
in the play centre garden. I can go the play centre everyday
if I want to and see some of the other children who are in
hospital. We can play with anything we want to and it's really good
fun.
In the afternoon I have a bath. I love having a bath and I stay
in for as long as I can! After my tea I can go to Radio Lollipop. I
like going here because I can play with other children and pick the
music. Then it's nearly time for bed. Sometimes my
nurse will read me a story before I go to sleep.
Contact details
Caterpillar side A - 0117 342 8348
Caterpillar side B - 0117 3428333
Caterpillar Main Desk - 0117 342 8338
For more information about the hospital and your stay please
visit the General Information page
