Please note we have new processes in place for entry to our hospital, due to COVID-19
Visiting a patient
Visiting hours are now restricted to the following hours:
9.30am-11.30am
5.00pm-7.00pm
- There will be screening of ALL visitors for COVID19
Temperature checks may be taken - When visiting patients enter through the main entrance (only) and report to Reception
- We ask that you sign the visitor book located at Main Reception and the Ward Nurse Station
The following visitor rules are in place:
- One visitor per patient at a time, up to 1 hour at a time
(unless there are exceptional circumstances) - Maintain social distancing
Urgent Care
- Entry through the Ambulance Entry (Near Radiology)
- Press the Nurse button and wait for a nurse to see you
Radiology Appointment
- There will be screening of ALL visitors for COVID19
Temperature checks may be taken - Entry through the Ambulance Entry (Near Radiology)
- Report to the Radiology Reception
Visiting for other Reasons
- There will be screening of ALL visitors for COVID-19
Temperature checks may be taken - Enter through the main entrance (only) and report to Reception
Thank you for your understanding in implementing the processes required.
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Our promise is a quality-driven service, and our aim is to ensure affordable access to healthcare services
The nursing, hospital and medical staff were nothing short of excellent and I cannot fault the medical and hospital services. You are doing a great job. You should be proud of the service you run. Jan 2019
I had an excellent experience. Thank you. All staff were excellent. I was impressed with the level and quality of care and I am extremely grateful you could look after me. Jan 2019
Thank you all for the best care I could have received while a patient here. This is a fantastic hospital and you all deserve to be congratulated. Thanks again. Jan 2019