Bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Night clothes
- Slippers
- Toiletries, including shaving equipment, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and shampoo
- Flannel and towel
- Mobility aids (if needed)
Do not bring
- Valuables – jewellery, credit cards, large amounts of money
- Large amounts of food
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Portable televisions or radios
Information:
Due to limited space, we would ask that you only bring items you really need.
What else will you need during your hospital stay
You must bring in the following items. Before you leave for the hospital, please check you have:
- Your admission letter
- The name and address of your GP
- Your full postcode
- Any medication you are currently taking
- Details of any community services you use, such as social workers or carers
Only your doctor or a senior nurse can discharge you once they are happy you are well enough to go home. We aim to discharge you by 12noon on the day you are leaving hospital. A member of the nursing team will give you an estimated discharge date within 24 to 48 hours of your arrival on the ward.
Please make a member of your nursing team aware of any housing or other problems that you may have when leaving the hospital as soon as possible, especially if you live on your own or have reduced mobility.