Visiting times

 

All wards have the same visiting times: 10am to 7.30pm (flexible visiting can be arranged via the appropriate Ward Manager). 

The exception to this is:

• Horsley Intensive Care Unit: 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm
• The High Dependency Unit: 1pm - 3pm and 5pm - 7pm

2pm – 3pm is a quiet time on all wards and there is no visiting during this time on any ward except in exceptional circumstances.

Mealtimes are protected times, and we kindly ask visitors to leave the ward, unless agreed with the Matron, Ward Managers or Sisters.

(Flexibility can be allowed depending on circumstance, please discuss this with the relevant Matron or Ward Manager) 

We ask all our visitors to respect our visiting times. This allows us to ensure that the patients receive privacy when washing, dressing, eating and receiving treatment and care. It also ensures that all patients get the rest that is so important in aiding their recovery. 

Should your family have difficulty visiting during these times, please speak to the Matron, Ward Manager or Sisters to make alternative arrangements where possible. Families and friends are asked not to stay too long and no more than two visitors are allowed per bed at any one time. 

Please ensure that you wash and gel your hands before entering any of the wards. 

Visitors may be asked to leave if patients in the bay are undergoing examinations, further tests, therapy (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy) or scans. 

Guide dogs are permitted to accompany visitors on all wards.