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We have eased some of our visiting restrictions

May 31, 2022

Earlier this week (Monday 30 May) we took a further step on our living with COVID-19 plan in line with NHS national guidance.

 In relation to general visiting:

  • Patients can now receive up to two visitors per day for one hour. A child can attend as one of the two visitors and remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian
  • Visiting appointments must continue to be booked with the ward, as they are currently
  • Visiting hours are between 11am – 7pm
  • Visiting is extended to COVID-19 areas, but the appropriate PPE must be worn by visitors
  • Masks must be worn by all visitors unless exempt

In relation to outpatients and emergency department:

  • A patient can be accompanied by one other person at outpatient appointments or in our emergency departments
  • Masks must be worn by all unless exempt

As always, people who test positive for COVID-19 should not visit or accompany a patient. However, household contacts of COVID-19 cases can attend, just not if they have COVID-19. Negative lateral flow tests are no longer required to attend.

 Please note that visiting is further relaxed for those at end of life, children and those who lack mental capacity. Extensions to our general visiting arrangements can be considered for other vulnerable patient.

Updated posters and guidance for the public have been rolled out across our sites and the Trust website. For any queries about the guidance please contact Infection Control on ext. 5900 or email swb-tr.SWBH-Team-InfectionControl@nhs.net.