Current visiting times

We know how important it is for patients and families to be able to see visitors. Please help us keep our patients and staff as safe as possible by checking the guidance below before you visiting. 

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Messages for loved ones and keeping in touch

We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication.  Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Voluntary Services team can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.

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Current visiting times

After suspending visiting earlier in the year, we are now able to offer limited visiting to some wards at the discretion of the nurse in-charge.”

Read more on visiting times...


Messages for loved ones and keeping in touch

We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication.  Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.

Read more information about messages for loved ones…

Our Strategy – Working Together, Improving Together

Our strategy sets out our vision, values, strategic aims and most importantly, how we will deliver against these ambitions for our patients, communities, and people in the future.

It is not just a document, it is for and about everyone at PHU, building on what we have achieved with a renewed focus on continuous improvement and the need to continue to work together and improve together to achieve our goals. 

A full copy of the strategy can be downloaded here.

For more information, please visit our strategy webpage.

There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved with the Trust, from volunteering to attending our public meetings, our Annual General Meeting or our hospital open day which is held every year.

Revalidation

Last updated: 03 February 2020

Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Revalidation

From 1st April 2016 a nurse or midwife will be required to declare they have:

  • Practiced for 450 hours during the last three year.

  • Followed requirements on continuing professional development (CPD) -a minimum of 35 hours (20 hours participatory) over 3 years related to the role they are in.

  • Obtained confirmation from a third party about the reliability of the their declaration and meet the expectations set out in the NMC Code.

  • Demonstrated that they are using practice related feedback to reflect on their practice.

Code of Conduct Overview. The video features nurses and senior staff discussing the four themes and specific aspects of the Code, as well as how to prepare for revalidation. Watch the video here.

The NMC code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwifes

 Prioritise people – Practise Effectively – Preserve Safety – Promote Professionalism and Trust

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