Phone 01 410 3136 or 01 428 4006
Becket Ward is a mixed admission ward, opened in 1989, in the Jonathan Swift Clinic of St James’s Hospital, Dublin.
What does Becket offer?
Becket Ward provides a step down/ pre discharge service for people with mental health problems. Patient are usually admitted to Becket ward from Fownes ward but occasionally are admitted directly.
What is Becket Ward like?
It is a comfortable ward which is part of the general hospital.
There are 16 beds. There are two 6 bed dorms and one 4 bed dorm. You will have a bed, locker and wardrobe. There is a privacy curtain around each bed.
What staff will I meet at the Unit?
We have a Staff Nurse working there on a full time basis with guidance from a Clinical Nurse Manager 2, and one Household Staff. You will also will meet the Porter, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists’ and the Pharmacist. There is a chaplaincy service available.
The Irish Advocacy Network work on the Unit at certain times during the week, usually on a Thursday.
You will continue to have contact with members of your local community mental health team during your stay.
What are the meal times?
08.30 am Breakfast
10.30 am Tea
12.00 pm Lunch
3.00 pm Tea
5.00pm Evening Tea
8.30pm Evening snack
What are the visiting times?
2pm to 4pm
6pm to 8pm
How long can I expect to stay?
It’s difficult to say exactly how long you might be in the hospital. However, the length of stay is usually short. As soon as your mental state begins to improve we will refer you to your Community Mental Health Team, Day hospitals or Home.
Contact details
Phone: 01 410 3136
