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Visiting restrictions
Visiting arrangements - updated - 17/04/24
Please see below the current visiting arrangements at Wye Valley NHS Trust.
Children and young people are welcome, although it is sensible to avoid bringing very young children into hospitals where possible and this needs to be discussed with ward staff in advance.
All non-urgent clinical activity stops during mealtimes to allow patients to eat their meals in a calm and relaxing environment without unnecessary interruption. Please avoid visiting at mealtimes unless you would like to help your relative or friend with their meal.
The updated visiting arrangements at the Trust’s hospitals are as follows, with the exception of the wards closures detailed below:
| Location | Visiting arrrangements |
| Paediatrics – County Hospital |
A maximum of two parents or carers can be present at all times, with the exception of an overnight stay where only one can be present. General visiting for siblings, wider family and friends 2pm to 8pm (excluding meal times). |
| Paediatric Emergency Department/ Paediatric Assessment Unit | Due to limited space, a maximum of one parent/carer can be present at any time. |
| Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) – County Hospital |
Parents can be present at all times. Siblings are permitted to visit during the day with a parent. |
| Maternity – County Hospital |
Delivery suite: Two birth partners are permitted to visit/support 24/7. These are not interchangeable and must be the same two people. Maternity ward: Partners: 9am to 9pm Siblings: 9am to 9pm (accompanied by partner) Family and friends: 1pm to 4pm No more than two visitors at any one time |
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County Hospital
Garway Ward |
A maximum of two visitors at a time - 10am to 7pm Visitors should be asked to leave the bed area for a short time during ward rounds and essential patient care activities to protect the patient’s privacy and dignity. However, if appropriate and the patient consents, a relative being present during a ward round is beneficial to both the patient and the Trust. It can assist and support communication as well as an understanding of care planning and next steps. |
| Coronary Care Unit |
A maximum of two visitors at a time - 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm (we ask that 1pm to 4pm is respected as rest time) |
| Intensive Care Unit |
A maximum of two visitors at a time - 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm Visitors should be asked to leave the bed area for a short time during ward rounds and essential patient care activities to protect the patient’s privacy and dignity. However, if appropriate and the patient consents, a relative being present during a ward round is beneficial to both the patient and the Trust. It can assist and support communication as well as an understanding of care planning and next steps. |
| Emergency Department | There are no specific visiting times - patients in the Emergency Department can be escorted by one relative/carer while they receive treatment in the department |
| Diagnostics and outpatient departments | There are no specific visiting times - patients can be accompanied by one relative/carer. |
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Community hospitals Bromyard Leominster Ross
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A maximum of two visitors at a time - 10am to 7pmVisitors should be asked to leave the bed area for a short time during ward rounds and essential patient care activities to protect the patient’s privacy and dignity. |