Mental Health and Physical Frailty Unit - Sally Sherman Ward

Sally Sherman ward is a 19 bedded, mixed sex ward based at East Ham Care Centre. The ward provides care for older adults with cognitive impairment from Newham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney who require specialist nursing care to support with challenging behaviour.

The ward provides outstanding NHS continuing care to people who have dementia with complex holistic needs.

The multidisciplinary team is made up of; Consultant Psychiatrist, General Practitioner, Specialist Nursing Team, Pharmacist, Support Workers, Speech/Language Therapy, Tissue Viability Team, Activities Team and a Dietician.

The environment is dementia friendly, delivering single ensuite facilities and exceptional levels of cleanliness.

The team work closely with families and carers, who are engaged at every step to their loved ones journey.

A relative recently wrote: “The level of care that patients receive here is extraordinary. Compassion, commitment, and dedication are the order of the day. The staff bring hope and happiness to those in need. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed and promotes much better quality of life than many had before. The confidence and contentment had as a relative was priceless.”

The aim is to always ensure that we provide outstanding person centered evidence-based Dementia Care.

• Ward Manager: Rosca Marange
• Modern Matron: Chantal Riviere and Veta Gordon
• Senior Manager: Gavin Shields, Lead Nurse