Information for carers of people in hospital
This leaflet provides tips on how to work with hospital staff to ensure your relative/friend has the best possible care in hospital. It also lists support available from local carers organisations.
Coming into hospital
This leaflet provides tips on how to work with hospital staff to ensure your relative/friend has the best possible care in hospital. It also lists support available from local carers organisations.
For the right of people with dementia to be supported by their carers
Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.
The following wards are closed to visitors:
There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:
We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.