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Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome daily from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. Ward staff will help with any queries you may have about your visit. One visitor per patient per day are permitted.
Visiting arrangements are kept under review and updated in line with Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines.
Information for visitors and access for nominated support persons
In the interests of patient care and staff safety we ask that you adhere to the following:
- We reserve the right to alter the times or degree of access, depending on the needs of patients.
- Those accessing the hospital are requested to leave wards during doctor’s rounds and during meal times.
- Any nominated person is not permitted to access the hospital after 8.30pm, unless they are close relatives of a very ill patient.
- One visitor per patient are permitted. This is to ensure that patients can rest and recuperate, and that the privacy of all patients is respected.
- Access for children of inpatients who have been in hospital for more than a week may be facilitated in exceptional circumstances, in consultation with the relevant Clinical Nurse Manager. Children must at all times be under the supervision of a parent/guardian. There may be occasions where access for children is not suitable and the Ward Manager will advise you accordingly.
- In the interests of health and safety, sitting or lying on patients’ beds is strictly forbidden and buggies are not allowed on the wards.
Visitor Information
- Surgical face masks are available at the hospital main reception for use when required.
- Patients can have 1 visitor at a time per patient during visiting hours.
- Please clean your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser provided
- Hand-wash basins with soap and water in patient rooms are designated for hand hygiene only. Please do not dispose of tea, fluids, or fizzy drinks in these sinks.
- A visitor may be asked to wear a face mask and PPE in certain areas of the hospital when required.
- Compassionate visiting can be arranged in exceptional circumstances, such as end-of-life care or where a patient requires additional support. Please speak with a member of clinical staff if this applies to coordinate through the relevant ward manager.