Help us to keep our patients and staff well this winter
As the temperatures drop, we are seeing a rise in common respiratory illnesses, which means that Covid and Flu are circulating in the community. We are also seeing an increase in diarrhoea and vomiting bugs.
Please can we ask you not to come into our hospitals as a visitor if you are unwell yourself.
If you are unwell or have any respiratory illness, such as a cold or flu, signs and symptoms of Covid, or if you have symptoms such as diarrhoea and or vomiting, please do not come in for appointments or to visit relatives or friends as this can lead to infections for often vulnerable patients who are already in hospital.
We would ask that you ensure you have been clear of any symptoms for at least 48 hours before visiting family or friends or attending our sites.
When you are visiting family or friends, please help us to prevent infection spread by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water when entering the hospital site and before you leave the wards rather than just using hand sanitiser.
Please follow any localised guidance relating to the wearing of face coverings or reducing the numbers of patients visiting at one time. These measures help us to reduce the risk of infection spreading and keep our patients and staff safe. Thank you.
Having a flu or covid jab is the best way to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming seriously unwell with flu and from passing it on to those more vulnerable than you.