Elderly Care
Service

Elderly Medicine - Swanage

What does it do?

The service treats general medical conditions in the elderly.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

Wednesday Morning Fortnightly

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

GP Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Investigation of the condition and treatment with medication.  Patients may be referred to Poole Hospital for certain tests if required.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

General medical conditions in the elderly.

Who will I see?

Dr Harries-Jones

As a patient, how do I access services?

GP Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

A range of printed information leaflets is available from the outpatient department.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Swanage Community Hospital Out Patient Department

Wednesday Morning Fortnightly

Who can I contact to find out more?

The outpatient department on 01929 475021.