What to bring
If you are coming into hospital for a planned operation or treatment, you will be told what to bring. These are the items you are likely to need:
- Nightdress or pyjamas
- Walking or dressing aid (if used)
- Dressing gown
- Books, magazines
- Slippers or non-slip shoes
- Denture cleaner/bowl (if used)
- Toiletries
- Day clothes (if appropriate)
- Tissues or handkerchiefs
- Any medication taken regularly at home
- Spectacles
- Stationery, stamps, pens
- Loose change
In an emergency the Trust can provide nightwear, slippers and towels if you require these. Please speak to a member of the nursing staff.
What not to bring
If you are coming into hospital for a planned operation or treatment please do not bring the following:
- Radio
- Mobile phone
- Television
- Cigarettes
- Large sums of money
- Jewellery
If you do have any valuables with you e.g. pension book, you are advised to hand them to staff for safekeeping and you will be given a receipt. Please note any cash handed in for safekeeping will be returned as a cheque.
The Trust does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property that is not handed in to staff for safekeeping.
