Ward visiting times and contacts

To reflect the national lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we are restricting visitors to our hospitals.

Visitor guidelines

No visitors will be allowed to any of our hospital inpatient wards, except in the following circumstances:

• For a child who is a patient
  • One named parent or responsible carer, who lives in the same household
  • Visiting hours are unlimited
• For a woman in labour
  • A partner or birthing partner, who lives in the same household
  • To accompany the woman throughout labour
• For people who are dying
  • One named person
  • Visiting will be limited to one hour per day, at a consistent time to be agreed with the ward manager
• For people who have a learning disability or severe dementia
  • Named carer(s) who live in the same household or attend the person professionally, as required on the basis of individual need
  • Visiting hours to be agreed with the ward manager, as required on the basis of individual need

In the event that the named parent/carer/partner develops a high temperature, breathing difficulties or a new continuous cough, or another person who lives with them becomes unwell, they must follow the national guidance and stay at home – click here for more stay at home advice