Last updated on June 22nd, 2023 at 09:14 am

Visiting Information for Patients

We are pleased to be able to reintroduce visiting across our hospitals

Please note, visiting can be restricted or suspended with immediate effect if there are any safety concerns due to a spread of infection on our wards or in our communities.

To confirm that the ward you are planning to visit is currently open, please call our main number tel: 0151 426 1600  

Adult Wards

  • Visiting times: 1.30pm to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Maximum of two visitors per patient – please note, this must be the same two visitors throughout each session.

Maternity Unit – please click here for more information

  • Two birth partners may attend Delivery Suite
  • One nominated adult may attend Ward 2E (pre/post-natal ward) between 09.00am to 9.00pm
  • One nominated adult may attend all antenatal appointments and scans in both the hospital or community.

Ward 2E, Pre and Postnatal Ward

  • Visiting times: 1.30pm to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Maximum of two visitors per bedside, including the nominated adult.

Children’s Wards

  • Maximum of two visitors per patient.

In addition to general visiting: 

  • Relatives of patients who are in their last hours / days and receiving end of life care, or carers supporting someone with a mental health issue, cognitive impairment such as dementia, a learning disability or autism, where not being present would cause the patient to be distressed, will continue to be supported to visit their loved ones.

Outbreak Guidance

VISITING SUSPENDED

With the following exceptions*:

  • Patients receiving end of life care.
  • Carers supporting someone with a mental health issue, cognitive impairment such as dementia, a learning disability or autism, where not being present would cause the patient to be distressed, will continue to be supported to visit their loved ones.

2 VISITORS PER PATIENT ONLY
(these will be provided if necessary)
*Exceptions must be agreed with the Nurse In-Charge of the ward BEFORE coming to the hospital.

YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE COVERING
please check with ward staff on arrival. (these will be provided if necessary)