Call: 0114 226 5300 Visiting someone who has cancer Changes to visiting at Sheffield Hospitals as a precaution until more is known about COVID-19 Omicron variant. As a precautionary measure given the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the UK, we are changing visiting arrangements from today (3 December 2021) to be: One person allowed to visit a patient for one hour each day. The visitor will need to make an appointment to visit by contacting the ward. This is so that we have a record of who has visited if there are any cases of COVID on the ward and we need to trace and inform people. Where possible it is recommended that it is the same visitor for each visit and that the visitor is fully vaccinated because we know this has an impact on virus transmission and severity of illness. Every visitor must have a negative lateral flow test before they visit and wear a mask at all times in our buildings. Visiting will be allowed between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week. Visiting is not allowed on wards where there are COVID patients unless in exceptional circumstances. This would need to be approved by the ward in advance of any visit. Carers do not count as a visitor and the number and length of time for visiting can be varied in exceptional circumstances such as at the end of life. We are sorry we have had to tighten visiting arrangements once again but we feel that by taking these actions during this period of uncertainty it will help limit the spread of infection. We will continue to carefully monitor the national and local situation and review the visiting position once we know more about the transmission of Omicron and its impact on immunity. For more information about the new visiting arrangements for wards at the Hallamshire, Weston Park Cancer Centre and Northern General please visit Visiting Times (sth.nhs.uk). For maternity arrangements at Jessop Wing please click here Jessop Wing (sth.nhs.uk) Outpatient appointments At the moment there is no change to current rules which are that you must come alone to outpatient appointments unless there are exceptional circumstances which you have agreed with us in advance. Will I have to wear a face covering or mask? Yes. You must wear a face covering when you come to our hospitals or community health centres. This is to help us limit the transmission of COVID-19 and keep you, our patients and staff as safe as possible. Other important information about visiting What are the exceptional circumstances? Exceptional circumstances include visiting patients at end of life. If you think you have a different exceptional circumstance, please discuss this with the nurse in charge of the ward over the phone. What about having someone with me for an outpatient appointment? Please come alone to outpatient appointments or procedures unless you need assistance What will happen if I am allowed to visit? This leaflet explains what will happen when you visit. DOWNLOAD OUR LEAFLET Helping you keep in touch with your loved ones in hospital We understand this is a difficult situation and you want to be close to your loved ones when they are in hospital therefore anyone who wishes to communicate with their relative via an alternative method, such as mobile phone/face time/Skype is welcome to do so. We have free internet access across the Trust for patients to use. We have also provided phones and ipads on all wards for patients to use if the patient doesn’t have their own device. Contacting the wards by phone: Each ward has a direct telephone number: Ward 2 – 0114 226 5307/0114 226 5308 Ward 3 – 0114 226 5304/0114 226 5305 Weston Park Assessment Unit – 0114 226 5333 Teenage Cancer Unit – 0114 226 5728 How to find us Weston Park Cancer Centre, Whitham Road, Sheffield S10 2SJ Weston Park Cancer Centre is about a 25 minute walk from Sheffield city centre. Whilst we do have some car parking spaces available at the Centre at busy times it can be difficult to park and so if possible we recommend public transport is the best way to travel to Weston Park Cancer Centre. We provide clinics and services on several sites so check your appointment letter for the address of the site you need to visit. We are well served by a number of bus services and close to the tram route. Use Travel South Yorkshire’s www.travelsouthyorkshire.com to plan your journey from anywhere in the UK to the Centre. Click here to find out more about Getting to Weston Park Cancer Centre. Flowers Please do not bring fresh flowers and potted plants into the hospital as our patients are more prone to infection. If you want to buy flowers, please send these to your friend or relative’s home instead after discharge. Smokefree site Weston Park Cancer Centre is proud to be a smokefree site. This means patients, visitors and staff cannot smoke in our buildings or on our grounds (vaping is permitted to support those using it as an aid to quit smoking tobacco). As a leading expert in cancer care, we also support anyone visiting or working in our hospital who wants to stop smoking. Contact Yorkshire Smokefree for support to quit smoking: 0800 6120011 (free from landlines) 0330 6601166 (free from most mobiles) Refreshments Refreshments are available at the ground floor WRVS snack bar, which sells hot and cold drinks, snacks and confectionary. The Dining Room on the 2nd Floor is also open at the following times: Lunch: 1.00 pm - 1.45 pm Afternoon Tea: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm Evening Meals: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm WiFi access & additional facilities Free guest Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available to all our patients, staff and visitors. The WiFi network is called "Guest-WiFi". To use the WiFi, please read and accept the terms and conditions when prompted by your device. Please note we are unable to provide technical support for patient and visitor devices. For troubleshooting support visit https://www.sth.nhs.uk/visitors/wi-fi. Telephones Telephones are available on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors as well as the ground floor reception area. All phones have been adapted so they can be used by people wearing hearing aids. HBS Radio Hospital broadcasting services broadcasts to the hospital community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To request a record dial *800 free on your Patientline phone, extension 12719 from an internal telephone or (0114) 2712719 from anywhere else. Trolley visits Trolley visits take place on each ward every day selling magazines, newspapers, snacks, drinks, toiletries and stamps. Scented Garden A Scented Garden stimulates the senses and provides a relaxing environment for patients and visitors. The garden can be reached by going out through the conservatory from the Main Reception area on the ground floor. Whitham Road, Sheffield S10 2SJ Main Switchboard - 0114 226 5300 Weston Park Cancer Charity - 0114 553 3330 Patient Services Team 0114 2712400 (For concerns and compliments) For information about how we use your personal information please click here. Copyright © Weston Park Cancer Centre | All rights reserved. Website by Redsky