The LEM is Nicky Mallen

The Matron is Rebecca Shrimpton

To contact the ward for shifts please call 01246 277271 and ask for Murphy

Murphy ward


Murphy ward is a general medical ward catering for all medical conditions. It has previously been the Covid -19 ward and is the ward, if required, will turn into the Covid - 19 assessment ward.

COVID - 19 wards

Please be aware that due to the ever-changing demand placed on the trust by the pandemic, there are likely to be frequent changes to the location and speciality of our placement areas. We will aim to keep the following list and placement profiles as current as possible. Or current COVID-19 medicine wards are: