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Visiting Arrangements (in effect from Fri 08/12/2023
Only two visitors per patient is allowed during our routine visiting hours and children under the age of 16 years are not permitted to visit except in exceptional circumstances.
End of life care and compassionate visiting is only permitted at the discretion of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Visitors and patients must adhere to good hand hygiene practices and wear a facemask when visiting wards and other clinical area
Face masks are available to visitors or patients who wish to continue to wear one.
Please do not attend the hospital if you have COVID-19 symptoms or any other transmissible infection, e.g., diarrhoea, vomiting, influenza-like illness, rash illness
Visitors can also take an antigen test prior to attending the hospital as an additional protective measure.
Routine Visiting
Monday to Friday : 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm only
Weekends and Public/Bank Holidays : 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm and 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm only
Visiting will not be permitted outside of these hours
Exceptional visiting
Exceptional visiting due to End of Life care or vulnerable patients whereby time is not restricted. Visiting must be pre-arranged in agreement with the Clinical Nurse Manager of the ward/unit Please contact the ward directly and speak to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Visitors must adhere to hand hygiene practices.
Face masks are available to visitors or patients who wish to continue to wear one.
Please note these recommendations may be subject to change as community or hospital prevalence increases. Please do not attend the hospital to visit if you are unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation