In line with UBHT and Weston we have reviewed arrangements to allow visiting to patients staying in our Inpatient Unit (IPU) in a COVID-19-secure way.
We are currently only allowing a maximum of two visitors per patient at any one time, for large families we will stagger visiting, for up to two hours a day between 11am and 8pm
However, wherever possible we are operating with as much flexibility and compassionate as we can.
We appreciate how hard it has been for loved ones with the restrictions in place. We’d like to thank everyone for your cooperation, support and understanding during this difficult time.
We will continue to review our visiting arrangements in line with national guidance and the local infection rates. This guidance is subject to change at short notice so please check back here for updates.
Face masks and social distancing:
Please be aware the national guidance for healthcare settings remains unchanged.
When visiting the hospice IPU please:
Wear a surgical face mask (unless exempt from doing so), which are available at entrances. Please notify us when arranging a visit if you are exempt from wearing a face mask. We will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if appropriate.
Follow hand hygiene and social distancing advice, regularly washing your hands and using alcohol gel.
Give others space.
Do not visit in any circumstances if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days or are self-isolating (please checkhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for the current guidance).
Limit the number of personal belongings you bring with you.
This guidance will be applied with as much flexibility and compassion as possible. Staff will consider each patient’s needs on an individual basis.
We recognise that some patients need additional support to meet their communication, health or social care needs. If you are in attendance to support the needs of a patient as a carer or support worker, you will be made to feel welcome and will not be counted as a visitor. Where possible either the patient or their representative should contact the IPU in advance to discuss, and to make sure that appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
It may be that the IPU has to restrict visits if there are too many visitors, to allow for social distancing and the safety of all. We apologise in advance if this occurs.