Your admission

You should be notified by letter of the date and time of your admission.  Please read the letter carefully because it contains important details and you may need to respond to some of the information given.

It is essential that, the day before your admission, you telephone the ward stated in your admission letter to confirm a bed will be available.  Patients admitted on a Sunday or Monday should contact the ward the previous Friday. 

Cancellations

Sometimes emergency cases will unfortunately mean we have to cancel a patient’s admission.  We will try to give you as much warning as possible if this is likely to be the case but there may be some occasions when this is not possible.

What to bring with you

• Completed registration form
• Any medication you are currently taking.  Read more on bringing in your medicines.

Clothing

• Nightware and dressing gown
• Slippers.  Read more on the best type of footwear to bring.
• Comfortable clothing
• Women having surgery - a well fitted, supportive bra (ideally front fastening)

Toiletries

• Toothbrush and toothpaste,
• Shaving items (shaving points are available for electric razors)
• Liquid soap only – please don’t bring bars of soap or soap dishes
• Hairbrush or comb

Other items

• Money for transport home
• Books or magazines to read
• Small change for telephone, newspaper etc
• Pen for completing menus
• Any walking aids you usually use

We have two small shops in the Fulham and Sydney wings where you will be able to buy items during your stay.

Because we do not have laundry facilities for clothing you bring in, you should either bring enough nightwear for the whole of your stay or ask visitors to bring you fresh clothing.

Valuables

We do urge our patients not to bring in valuable items.  While you will have your own locker, storage space is limited.  If you cannot avoid bringing valuable items with you, please hand them to your nurse, who will arrange for their safekeeping and give you a receipt. 

Unfortunately we cannot accept responsibility for loss of or damage to anything you bring with you, unless it has been handed over for safe keeping and you have a receipt.

Footwear

It is important to bring in the most appropriate slippers.  To avoid the risk of falls we recommend footwear that fits well (though bear in mind your legs can swell during treatment), are closed on the back and have a good grip.

The type of footwear we do not recommend you bring with you.

The type of footwear we recommend you bring with you.