Visiting times

The hospital welcome visitors at the following times:         

Visitors are respectfully reminded that no more than two visitors per patient are permitted at any one time.        

Ambulatory Care Unit is located on the ground floor of the hospital in Romola Ward (go past Radiology and Chapel and Romola is located on the right hand side).

Anyone entering the hospital is respectfully reminded that it is essential they follow the strict hand hygiene guidance by washing their hands with hot water and soap when entering and leaving a ward. Hand gel dispensers should also be used when entering and leaving the hospital.

Visit our infection prevention section for more information.

Visiting at other times is allowed on compassionate grounds. Please contact the appropriate ward for further information. 

 Updated March 2018

Maternity Unit 

• Drayton Ward visiting times
  

  Partner:Welcome 24 hours as per Mum plus one incentive

  Children: Only the patient’s children may visit at the following times:

  10am – 11am        2pm – 4pm        6.30 – 8pm

  Visitors: Friends and family        2pm – 4pm          6.30 – 8pm

  Please ensure you use hand gel prior to and upon entering and leaving the ward

  Please do not sit on the hospital bed

  Maximum of 2 visitors at one time

  Please do not visit if you are unwell

   

  Contact number 024 76 86 5053

• Labour suite – up to 3 birth partners by arrangement with staff.  
• Special Care Baby Unit - Parents welcome at all times. Family members and friends over 16 2-7pm. Must be accompanied by an adult. Max 3 people including parent and siblings at cotside.

Please help us to protect our patients and staff by not visiting them if you are feeling unwell, especially if you have symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting or flu. if you are or have been suffering from these symptoms please do not attend the hospital until you are 48 hours symptom free unless you need urgent medical attention

If you are unsure, please contact the appropriate ward.

If you are unwell and require advice, please contact your GP or NHS111.

Visit our infection prevention section for more information.