Emergency department Emergency department An emergency department (ED), also known as an accident & emergency department (A&E), emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW) or casualty department, is a medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment; either by their own means or by that of an ambulance. The emergency department is usually found in a hospital or other primary care center. Due to the unplanned nature of patient attendance, the department must provide initial treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and require immediate attention.
St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey included the accident & emergency department, the ITU and the orthopaedic unit was opened by Prince Edward in the summer of 1998. The Duchess of Kent Wing was extended to include two further wards in 2006. The hospital radio station, Radio Wey started broadcasting to patients and staff from St. Peters in 1965 and today also serves an area beyond the hospital's main catchment area. St Peter's Hospital is SSW of Chertsey railway station and has regular bus services to a wide range of towns. A free shuttle service is also available for patients, staff and visitors between Ashford Hospital