When you arrive
On arrival please report to reception, where your admission
details will be confirmed. Having been shown to your room, you will
be advised how the equipment in your room functions, including the
nurse call system.
If you are having surgery, one of the nurses will check your
blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse and temperature and do some
final checks to ensure you are correctly prepared.
During your stay
Please ensure that you make all necessary preparations for your
operation, including removing jewellery, nail varnish and
cosmetics.
After your treatment you will be able to relax in the comfort of
your own room. A member of the catering staff will visit you daily
to discuss your menu choice in which all meals are freshly made
using healthy ingredients to aid your recovery.
You may also wish to use the remote controlled colour television
and radio, comfortable seating is also provided for your guests.
All bed, linen and towels are provided and a direct dial telephone
is available for your personal use. Daily newspapers and magazines
are also available for your stay.
Friends and relatives are welcome to visit at any reasonable
time of the day, subject to medical considerations. We would
appreciate if visits could be made between 8am and 9pm. Your
friends can also call for information about your progress. They
should ask to speak to the nurse in charge of your care.
In Patient Services
To ensure your stay is as pleasant as possible, hair dressing,
and other health and beauty services can be arranged for a small
additional charge.
A fax and postal service for outgoing mail is also available and
incoming mail will be delivered to your room. Services will vary
within the Ramsay Group and some hospitals can offer laundry
facilities. Please enquire at each hospital.