Arrangements for visiting our inpatient units

In line with the current national guidance on visiting arrangements for hospital inpatient units, we are able to allow limited visiting to our inpatient units.  Arrangements are as follows: 

• Visiting hours are between 2pm and 7pm each day
• Only one consistent visitor is allowed per patient - this person will be the only individual permitted to visit
• Visits will be restricted to 30 minutes only
• All visits must be prearranged with the ward – visitors will be asked to contact the ward to agree a time slot
• A maximum of three visitors for three separate patients will be permitted on any ward at any time

To discuss arrangements for visiting or keeping in touch with a loved one, please call the relevant hospital ward using the numbers below and ask to speak to the nurse in charge. We have iPad tablets on all our inpatient wards to help relatives to stay in touch with loved ones whilst they are in our care. Please ask the relevant ward for more information.

• Herts and Essex Hospital - 01279 827231
• Danesbury Neurological Rehabilitation Centre - 01438 841866
• Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital - 01438 841805

To prevent and control the spread of infection, the following requirements are in place for anyone visiting our inpatient wards:

• Anyone who may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to visit
• Anyone who has entered or returned to the UK from any of the Government's "red list" countries in the last ten days will not be allowed to visit
• All visitors will be required to wear a face mask or face covering, gloves and apron (personal protective equipment)
• Social distancing guidance must be adhered to in all other areas of the hospital
• All visitors must use hand washing facilities/alcoholic hand gel when entering and leaving the wards
• All personal protective equipment (PPE) must be disposed of appropriately before leaving the ward