What to bring
Medicines and tablets
Please bring with you any medicine or tablets you are taking and give them to the staff when you arrive on the ward. They will look after them and will give them back if you need them when you leave.
Please do not take your own medication when in hospital. The staff looking after you need to keep an accurate record of which medicines you are taking and when you take them.
You should only take medication which is given to you by the member of staff looking after you. Your doctor, named nurse or the ward pharmacist are available to discuss this matter further.
Try to arrange for someone to come with you. It is helpful to have someone with you to take away any belongings you won't need in hospital.
When you arrive you will be asked for the name, address and telephone number of your GP and next of kin. Please bring this information with you.
We suggest you bring
- Two sets of nightwear
- Dressing gown, slippers
- Toiletries
- Bath towel, flannel
- A box of tissues
- Reading and writing materials
- A small mirror
You can wear comfortable day clothes if you are up and about. But remember you will only have a small locker in which to store your clothing and other personal items.
Please do not bring
- Valuables
- Alcohol
- Television sets
- Extra clothing
- Portable radios or sound systems
- Mobile phones
Any electrical equipment you bring into hospital (for example, a hairdryer) must be checked for safety reasons by our electricians.
Valuables
Please do not bring in a large amount of cash or valuables. The Trust cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to your personal property.
If you must bring them in please hand them to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse who will give you a receipt. Large amounts of cash will be deposited at a local bank.When you leave you will be given a cheque for the amount deposited.
