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Date: 30 November 2023

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About Us

Before coming into Hospital

It is important that patients follow any instructions which have been given as part of preparation for a hospital stay. The more our patients can tell us about their individual needs the more we can put in place to ensure those needs are met.

We need you to tell us if you:

Are on medication of any kind including alternative remedies
Are disabled or have mobility problems
Have learning disabilities
Have concerns with memory loss
Eat a special diet or have reactions or intolerance of some foods
Use special equipment (like a hoist or support chair)
Prefer to have written information in large print
Need us to translate information into a language other than English
Would like information through British Sign Language

What you need to do

Call the ward you are coming to – the telephone number is on the letter we sent you
Tell us as soon as possible if you cannot make the date we have given you
At home you should cancel deliveries such as newspapers and milk and make arrangements for the care of pets
If you receive a pension or state benefit you should inform the Benefits Agency that you are coming into hospital