We, in the Outpatients Department in the Downe Hospital, are committed to providing the highest levels of individual care and attention to all patients who are referred to us.

Clinics are held, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm (with the exception of bank holidays). Approximately 60 clinics are held each week. General Practitioners, Consultants or the Accident and Emergency Department may refer patients to us.

As our aim is to see patients as efficiently as possible, we ask you to allow at least one hour for your visit, as it may be necessary to see more than one specialist or you may require investigations and tests.

About your appointment

How to find us

The General Outpatients department is situated at the main hospital entrance and in the Annex to the rear of the building

Parking

Parking is available in the front hospital grounds and at the annex, with four dedicated spaces for disabled badge holders. Wheel chair access is available through each entrance. Should you require assistance, or the use of a wheel chair, please contact a member of Outpatient staff.

Ambulance transport can only be provided on medical grounds and on the recommendation of your General Practitioner or hospital doctor.

When you receive your appointment

Should you have any queries regarding your appointment, please contact a member of Outpatients staff at 028 44 613311 ( Main Reception Ext 3738, Annex Ext 3753). If you cannot attend your appointment, please ring to cancel /re-schedule as soon as possible to allow us to offer the appointment to someone else.

What to bring with you

We would ask that all patients bring to their appointment, the following items:-

When you arrive in the Department

When you arrive in the department, please confirm your arrival with the receptionist and then proceed into the seating area as directed.

After your appointment

You may be required to attend the Outpatients department for a follow-up appointment. Please advise the receptionist who will allocate a review appointment. A reminder letter will be sent out you in the post.

Facilities available

Vending machines are located in the waiting area of the Main Outpatients Department.

The hospital restaurant is open to the public. The opening times are:-

The opening times of the hospital shop are:

	Morning coffee	8.00am - 1.30am
	Lunch	12.30pm - 2.00pm
	Afternoon tea	3.00pm - 4.00pm
	High tea	4.45pm - 5.45pm

Contacts

Department Manager
Sr Marilyn Prior
Telephone: 028 44663311 Ext 3823
Fax: 028 44 615699
Main Reception: 028 44663311 Ext 3738
Annex Reception: 028 44 663311 Ext 3753

Clinics

The following clinics take place at the Outpatients Department:-

Chest clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Tuesday	Dr R Shepherd 9.00-12.00pm	No clinic

Dermatology Clinic times (Annex)

	AM	PM
Tuesday	Dr J Hanley (with staff grade doctor) 9.15-12pm	No clinic

Diabetic Clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Monday	No clinic	Dr H Whitehead 1.45-5.00pm

Ear, Nose and Throat clinic times (Annex)

	AM	PM
Monday	No clinic	Mr W Harris 1.00-4.00pm Dr Rao 1.00-4.00pm
Tuesday (1st and 3rd weeks in month)	Mr W Harris 10.00-12pm	No clinic
Wednesday (2nd and 4th weeks in month)	No clinic	Miss S Hampton 2.00-4.30pm
Friday	Mr W Harris 9.30-12pm	No clinic

Fracture clinic times (Main Outpatients)

Thursday

Mr McAlinden 9.00-12.30pm

Mr McAlinden 1.30-4.00pm

Gynaecology clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Thursday	Dr L Erskine 9.00-12.30pm	Dr L Erskine 2.00-5.00pm Mr N Storey 2.00-4.30pm
Friday	Dr N Storey 9.00-1.00pm Dr L Erskine 9.00-11.30am	No clinic

Medical clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Tuesday	Dr G Jacob 9.00-12.30pm	Dr H Whitehead 2.00-5.00pm
Wednesday	Dr C Jack 9.00-12.30pm	Dr Mohammed 2.00-5.00pm

Ophthalmic and Orthoptic clinic times (Annex)

	AM	PM
Monday	Mr Golchin 9.30-1pm Dr K Gilvray 10-12pm Mrs H Robinson (Orthoptics) 10-12pm	Mr Golchin 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday	Dr O Earley 9.15-1.00pm Mrs H Robinson (Orthoptics) 9.15-1.00pm	Dr O Earley 1.30-3.30pm Mrs H Robinson (Orthoptics) 1.30-3.30pm

Paediatric Clinic times (Annex)

	AM	PM
Wednesday	No clinic	Dr L Martel 2-3.30pm
Friday	Dr Thompson	No clinic

Rheumatology clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Wednesday	No clinic	Dr G Meenagh 1.30-5.00pm

Urology clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Wednesday	Mr A Archbold 9.15-11.00am	No clinic
Thursday	Nurse led clinic 9.00-12.00pm	No clinic

Vascular clinic times (Main Outpatients)

	AM	PM
Friday	Mr J Hood 9.00-1.00pm	No clinic