Birth Partner
- 1 birth partner – 24 hours a day
- To keep our ward safe, we support one change of birth partner each day.
- Quiet time is 23:00 – 06:00. Please consider using phones quietly and taking calls or FaceTime outside of the bays to help other families rest.
Children (baby’s brothers and sisters)
- Visiting time: 08:00 – 20:00
- We ask that only the baby’s siblings visit.
- If you would like other children (under 16) to visit, please speak with a member of staff so we can understand your needs.
Other visitors
- You may invite 2 adult visitors during these times: 14:00 – 16:00 and 18:00 – 20:00
- We ask that the same two visitors stay for each time slot to support a calm and safe ward.
Infection Control
To keep everyone safe:
- Please wash or sanitise your hands when you arrive, enter, and leave patient spaces.
- Do not visit if you have a cold, flu, or feel unwell.
- We ask that flowers are not brought in.
Patient meal times
Meals are offered to patients at the following times:
- Breakfast 08:00
- Lunch 12:30
- Dinner 16:45
- Fresh water is available for all patients. Please ask a member of the team if you need more.
Facilities on the ward
- Toilets for patients and visitors are located on the right side of the ward – please ask if you need help finding them.
- Sleeping facilities and supplies are not available for birth partners.
- Your call bell is there for your safety and comfort. Please press it whenever you need
help or support from staff.
Need help or support?
Please speak with a member of our team. We will support you with kindness and
understanding.
