Visiting
Visiting arrangements have been made as liberal as possible in the belief
that patients wish to receive frequent visits from relatives and friends.
Visiting may be permitted between 2.30 to 1630 and
1830 to 2000 daily. The ward operates Protected meal time policy but does encourage
family members to visit at these times if encouragement/assistance is required. Details can be obtained
from the Charge Nurse. In your own interest no more than two visitors
will be allowed at the bedside at any one time. Please do not 'visit'
if you have an infectious condition such as a cough or cold.
Overnight
Accommodation
Relatives can stay overnight if they wish but there is no accommodation
as such.
Relative Enquiries
There is a daily visit by two of the local GPs plus visits on a regular
basis by Consultants from Stracathro Hospital.
They can be available to see relatives by appointment.
Postal Address
The Postal Address for Little Cairnie Hospital is:
| Little Cairnie Hospital
Forfar Road
Arbroath
DD11 3RA |
Telephone Number
The Telephone Number for Little Cairnie Hospital is 01241 436835 (direct dial).
Personal Belongings
We would
ask for patients to bring in comfortable clothes they normally would wear (where
appropriate). Please bring the following items with you when you come into hospital:
Toilet bag, soap, two face cloths, toothpaste or denture
cleaner, nightdress or pyjamas, dressing gown, brush, comb, shaving kit
or electric razor if appropriate.
You may find it useful also to bring in reading material, writing paper,
envelopes, stamps and a pen.
Clothing
Laundry there is no longer a laundry service available to
patients.
Gifts
Flowers are always welcome in the wards. In the interest of safety visitors
should not bring any drugs or harmful objects into the hospital. Food
should not be brought into hospital except for ethnic minorities who will
be asked to sign a Disclaimer Form.
Smoking
Is not permitted as per NHS Tayside Non Smoking Policy.
Valuables
You are advised not to bring valuables or money other than a small amount
required for newspapers and telephones etc.
NHS Tayside cannot accept responsibility for any money or valuables retained
by the patient in the ward - if they wish to keep valuables, i.e. jewellery,
they will be asked to sign a Disclaimer Form.
Car Parking
Car parking facilities for visitors are very limited and your co-operation
is requested to ensure that the entrances to departments are kept clear
for the movement of hospital vehicles, ambulances and fire appliances.
Parking is provided specifically for disabled drivers.
Medicines/Drugs
As per a NHS booklet - dark print only.
Travel to Hospital
Normally patients make their own travelling arrangements but your GP
will arrange for the ambulance service to provide transport if considered
necessary only on medical grounds.
Mail
Letters and parcels will be issued promptly under the Nurse in Charge's
direction. It would be helpful if you would ask relatives and friends
to use your full name and ward number when addressing mail to you in hospital.
Chaplaincy
and Religious Services
Details of these services can be obtained from the Nurse in Charge. If
you wish the Chaplain or your own Minister or Clergyman to be informed
of your admission please speak to the Nurse in Charge.
Telephone Trolleys
There is no portable phone trolley for patient use.
Radio and Television
There is a radio at each bedside for personal use and a television in
the ward and dayroom.
Private/Amenity
Beds
There are no private or amenity beds available.
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