Dr. Ismene Caldrake
Consultant physician, clinical lead
Leads medical care on Elder and Rowan wards.
Your local hospital, close to home
Tarrowmere Community Hospital runs outpatient clinics, a minor injuries unit, X-ray and two wards for people recovering nearer home. If you have an appointment, a sprain or someone to visit, start here.
Minor injuries unitWalk in, every day 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Outpatient clinicsMonday to Friday, by appointment
Ward visitingEvery day 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What happens at Tarrowmere
We are a small hospital by design. Planned care, minor injuries and recovery happen here. Emergencies and major surgery happen at the larger regional hospital.
| Service | What it covers | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor injuries unit | Walk-in care from nurses for cuts, sprains, small burns and suspected simple fractures, with X-ray on site. | Adults and children with a recent minor injury |
| Outpatient clinics | Visiting consultants and specialist nurses hold clinics here so that you can be seen nearer home. | People referred by their doctor |
| X-ray and ultrasound | Imaging by appointment, or on the day if the minor injuries unit sends you. | People with a request from a clinician |
| Blood tests | A phlebotomy room with booked slots for tests your doctor or clinic has asked for. | People with a blood test form |
| Inpatient wards | Elder and Rowan wards care for people recovering after a stay at a larger hospital, before they go home. | People transferred for recovery and rehabilitation |
| Therapy and rehabilitation | Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people on the wards and for outpatients. | People regaining movement or confidence at home |
Clinics held here
Clinic days change through the year. Your appointment letter gives the date, the room and the entrance to use.
- Cardiology
- Diabetes
- Dietetics
- Ear, nose and throat
- Falls prevention
- Gynaecology
- Memory assessment
- Older people's medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Respiratory
- Skin
- Urology
Your outpatient appointment
Most clinic visits take under an hour, though some clinics run longer. Your letter tells you if yours includes a test.
- Your letter arrivesIt gives the date, the clinic, the entrance and anything you need to do first. Phone us if the time does not suit.
- Check in at receptionArrive 10 minutes early. Confirm your details and take a seat in the clinic waiting area.
- See your clinicianA nurse may take some measurements first. Then you see the consultant or specialist nurse, with time for questions.
- Before you leaveReception books any follow-up, and a letter goes to your usual doctor with a copy for you.
Where to go and when
A general guide to the main site. Bank holiday times can differ, so please phone before you travel.
| Department | Where | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Minor injuries unit | Ground floor, east entrance | Every day 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Outpatient clinics | Ground floor, main entrance | Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| X-ray and ultrasound | Ground floor, follow the blue line | Mon to Sat 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Blood tests | Ground floor, room 6 | Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Elder and Rowan wards | First floor, lift by the main entrance | Visiting every day 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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Who you may meet
Your care is shared across nurses, therapists and doctors. Staff wear name badges and will tell you who they are.
Bronagh Tessimond
Matron
Responsible for nursing care and your first contact for concerns.
Callum Veraday
Lead nurse, minor injuries unit
Runs the walk-in unit and its nursing rota.
Dr. Oyelaran Fitch
Lead for therapy and rehabilitation
Plans recovery with ward teams and families.
Questions
Do I need an appointment for the minor injuries unit?
No. Walk in during opening hours. Waiting times vary, and people are seen in order of need.
What can the unit not treat?
Chest pain, serious head injuries, severe bleeding, breathing problems and signs of a stroke need the emergency number, not the unit. If you are unsure, phone us.
When can I visit the wards?
Every day from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please check with the ward before bringing young children or arriving outside those times.
Where do I park?
The car park is off Hospital Road, with step-free bays next to the main entrance and a drop-off point by the east entrance.
How do I change an outpatient appointment?
Phone the number on your letter. Please give us as much notice as you can, so that the slot can go to someone else.
Is this an emergency department?
No. We do not have one. If someone is seriously ill or injured, call your local emergency number.
Find us
Both sites have step-free access. The main entrance on Hospital Road is open every day from 7:30 AM.
Main hospital12 Hospital Road, TarrowmereEvery day 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM · (555) 014-3100
Pennard Street Clinics9 Pennard Street, TarrowmereMon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM · (555) 014-3101