Smoking Refreshments Visiting a patient We encourage relatives and friends to visit patients.
Most wards have open visiting times.
It is always best to check with the individual ward first. If the times are difficult for you, please tell the nurse in charge of the ward who will arrange alternative times. If you have a cough, cold, stomach upset or any other possibly infectious condition, please contact the ward for advice before visiting. Please remember that patients can get tired very quickly, and it is considerate if only two people sit with the patient at any one time. You may sometimes be asked to wait outside for a few minutes while treatment is carried out.