Visiting restrictions (including guidance on how to deliver items to patients on our wards)

Visiting update  August 2022

Patients are allowed a maximum of two bedside visitors at any one time between 1pm and 8pm. 

Visitors will no longer need to book an appointment to visit.

You are required to wear a surgical face mask while visiting clinical areas within the hospital.

The hospital’s restaurant is again open for visitors to use. A new League of Friends Cafe is also due to reopen in Autumn 2022.

Please do not visit if you have symptoms of Covid-19.

FAQ - Before you visit 

Who can visit?

Friends and family can visit patients on our main ward areas at any time between 13.00 and 20.00pm. Patients are allowed a maximum of two bedside visitors at the bedspace at any one time.

I’ve had COVID-19 - can I visit?

Anyone who has had a positive lateral flow test must not visit an inpatient or accompany someone to their hospital appointment.

I’ve got a stomach upset – can I visit?

Any visitors with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting in the last 48 hours must also not visit or accompany someone into to their hospital appointment even if these symptoms are mild or intermittent. 

FAQ - During you visit 

Why do I need to wear a face mask in a clinical area? I don’t have to outside

Face masks help reduce the risk of spreading airborne viruses such as Coronavirus .Visitors must continue to wear a fluid resistant face mask and maintain strict hand hygiene within clinical areas. We care for very vulnerable people and must reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus and other potentially dangerous viruses on our site.  

Can I touch or cuddle the patient I am visiting?

Yes. Gloves are not required.

Can I use the hospital restaurant

The restaurant is open to visitors. Our shop is also open for visitors.

Emergency Department

Please inform our staff if you or any of your household have shown symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have you had contact with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19.

Patients having planned surgical procedures will be notified of any requirements for pre-screening, leading up to admission.

Delivering items to patients on the wards

We will do everything we can to get essential items to patients. If you have items for a patient on the ward please bring them into the main hospital reception. 

You will be directed to our volunteer hub (opposite WH Smith) where the volunteers will sterilise items that can be sterilised, label the items and deliver to the patient for you.