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…

During your stay in hospital you will meet a number of different members of staff.  All members of staff wear name badges, but if you are not sure who someone is or what they do, please feel free to ask them to introduce themselves and explain what they do. 

If you have any questions about your treatment, please ask a doctor or a nurse.

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.

News

Women and partners attending routine maternity appointments encouraged to use lateral flow tests

Date: 27 May 2021

Women and partners attending any of our maternity services (including routine maternity appointments) are encouraged to carry out regular lateral flow tests.
 
It is recommended that you test yourselves twice a week and 24 hours prior to any routine maternity appointment or attendance to the unit.
 
 
All testing needs to be recorded on the government database and the link can be found within the kit.
 
If you or your partner have a positive result, please immediately self-isolate, do not attend your maternity appointment and contact the maternity triage bleep for advice and support.
 
Please call 02392 286000 and ask for the maternity triage bleep on 2235.
 
We will continue to test every woman who is admitted to the hospital as an emergency or admitted in labour so please do not delay attending maternity.
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