Acute medical unit

Our acute medical unit is a specialised ward, providing efficient assessment, treatment, and medical care for patients.

We act as a bridge between a patient’s GP, the emergency department, and other wards within the hospital.

AMU is located on C level in the North Wing of Southampton General Hospital. The unit is divided into three areas: AMU1 (green area), AMU2 (purple area) and AMU3 (pink area). We have 53 beds, 11 of which are in side rooms.

We have an open plan layout which helps us to closely monitor you if we need to. We also have a high observation area (HOBs) for patients who require more intensive care.

Our same day emergency care (SDEC) unit is next to AMU.

After the initial assessment and treatment, patients may be discharged, transferred to another hospital, transferred to a specialist ward, or referred to another area within the hospital for further investigation or management.

We also have a dedicated therapy team made up of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants who may work with you while you're in AMU. Find out more about what they do on our therapy pages.