Please note that we have updated our visiting guidance as of 25th March 2020; see below for the latest guidance.
As the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop rapidly, we need to take all necessary precautions to protect our patients and staff.
As a specialist mental health Trust, we have staff who are qualified to support patients with dementia, learning disabilities and mental health issues during this difficult time, which has allowed us to implement local policies to support the national guidance on social distancing and staying at home and keep our patients, their loved ones and our staff safe. On that basis, following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 March 2020, we implemented our local guidance to restrict visitors unless a patient is on end of life pathway (unless the patient or visitor has tested positive for COVID-19.)
Having said that, we are aware of the continually changing guidance and we would always advise families and carers of our patients to get in touch with the relevant ward or department manager to discuss individual circumstances, to explore how we can provide personalised care and treatment.
Our staff will support patients to use technology to communicate with their families, carers and friends during this difficult time.
Your support is appreciated. We apologise for any inconvenience, however the safety and wellbeing of our patients is our priority.
The most up-to-date public guidance regarding COVID-19 is always online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.