What to bring with you

We will send you a letter before your admission date explaining what you will need to do on the day you are booked to come into hospital.

You should bring:

• Night wear

• Non-slip slippers

• Dressing gown

• Day clothes and shoes - this will help you recover faster

• Toiletries (e.g. soap, flannel, brush, comb, tissues, toothpaste, toothbrush and cleansing wipes)

• Any medicines, tablets or inhalers you normally use

• Any glasses, dentures or hearing or walking aids you normally use

• A small amount of change for newspapers, telephone calls, etc. (mobile phones cannot be used in many parts of the hospital as they can interfere with the efficient working of some medical equipment). 

There will be a cabinet by your bed where you can keep these things. If you want to bring any valuables with you, your named nurse will arrange for their safekeeping elsewhere on the ward.

For dementia patients

To help us care for your loved one with dementia, please also bring:

• Everyday items that may comfort or reassure them (e.g. photos, familiar objects, music, a favourite blanket)

• A completed “This is Me” document if you have one (or ask a member of staff for a copy)

• Current medication list and GP details.

When you arrive:

• Let staff know if the person has dementia, even if it is mild

• Share any communication tips that help your loved one feel at ease.

If you need extra support, please ask to speak to the ward’s Dementia Champion or nurse in charge.

You can also find out more about our Dementia Care service.