Protecting patients and those who care for them is the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s top priority during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This has meant that visiting restrictions have been in place, with some exemptions such as for birth partners, those with additional needs such as dementia and people receiving end of life care.
Pre-booked visitors
However, effective from Monday 6th December 2021, the visitor policy is changing and patients on certain wards that have been in hospital for over seven days, will be permitted one designated visitor for a pre-booked hour each day between 10am and 8pm.
The wards that can welcome visitors are:
- Compton
- Luccombe
- St Helens
- Stroke Unit
Pearce: Keeping patients safe is our top priority
Juliet Pearce, Director of Nursing said,
“Keeping our patients safe is our top priority and our visiting restrictions have been important in ensuring those receiving hospital treatment are not put at risk.
“After careful consideration, for our less vulnerable patients who have been in our care for over a week, we know seeing a loved one will be a boost that could support their recovery.
“Our visitor policy is under regular review and we look forward to welcoming more visitors as the NHS continues to deliver its biggest ever vaccination programme.”
For full details of the visitor policy and information on how to book seeing a loved one, visit the Website.
News shared by Isle of Wight NHS Trust, in their own words. Ed
