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Your hospital stay

Hospital can be daunting. But you'll find it much easier if you understand what’s going on around you.

Please use the links on this page to learn more about what will happen during your hospital stay.

Before you come in

This section tells you some of the things you can do in advance to prepare for your stay in hospital.

What to bring with you

Here is some advice on the sort of things it will be useful to have with you when you come into hospital.

What to leave at home

There are a number of other things we prefer you not to bring into the hospitals - find out what they are.

When you arrive

Help in finding your way to the right ward or department - and what will happen when you get there.

Facilities for patients

A wide range of facilities are available to patients and their visitors at all three hospitals - find out what we have here.

Infection control

Reducing risks of preventable infection is our top priority - read about what we are doing and how you can help.

Going home

Information about what happens when you are ready to be discharged from hospital.

Help and advice

Find out who to talk to if you have a problem or need some further advice.

Important information about the use of your medical information

If you have any concerns around the use of your medical information, you should read the leaflet from NIGB called Care Record Guarantee and the WSHT leaflet Your Medical Information.

Copies of both leaflets are also available from our PALS service