


Get in touch with the patient and family contact centre Videos to support you in Bengali, Somali and English You can send a message to a loved one via our patient and family contact centre on 020 3594 2040 or via email.If you are unable to attend the hospital to visit, we can prearrange an electronic visiting using phones or tablet devices.We welcome visitors to critical care, however visits should be arranged in advance.Visiting restrictions for patients receiving end of life care will be kept to a minimum, please contact the nurse in charge to discuss thisĬhaplaincy can also be requested to attend the bedside in the last days of life Visiting guidance for people receiving end-of-life care Up to two birthing partners or companions are allowed during all obstetric ultrasound appointmentsīirthing partners may attend the birthing process without restrictionĪntenatal and postnatal women/birthing people may have two visitors at any one timeĭue to space, outpatient areas may be restricted to one companionĭuring an in-patient stay, a resident companion will be welcomed to stay We have a carers policy and can widen access for single carers, please speak to the nurse in charge on the ward.Wards have protected mealtimes during this time, so visiting is discouraged unless previously agreed to support patients to eat.We welcome the children of inpatients, however ask that they remain at the bedside throughout the visit.Two visitors can attend a patient’s bedside at any one time.Visiting inpatients, outpatients and the emergency department You have any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing or a sore throat.You have Covid-19 symptoms or have tested positive or recently been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.Please clean your hands when entering and exiting clinical areas and wards, you can use the hand gel provided or wash your hands.Universal mask wearing is no longer required, but if you would prefer to wear one these are available at hospital entrances. Wear a hospital provided surgical facemask when visiting a patient on the ward with a respiratory illness. We ask visitors coming to our hospitals to We are now welcoming visitors to most areas of our hospitals, but some areas caring for particularly vulnerable patients may have restrictions in place.Ĭore visiting hours are 13.00-19.00. Please note this information is relevant as of
