The visiting hours on Edgar Stephen Ward, where most of our patients stay, are 8am to midday and 2pm to 8pm, 7 days per week.  Midday until 2pm is a quiet time so that patients and their families can have a rest.

We do ask that visitors stay away from the hospital if they have a cold or flu or other illnesses as if our patients catch anything it can impact on their recovery.

Hospitals can be boring places for children so toys and games (particularly ones they can play in bed) are usually appreciated by our young patients, as well as favourite foods or treats (check with the parents first), DVD's, cards and balloons. 

You may want to treat the family too, as having a child in hospital is hard on parents and siblings.  Offering to help a family with meals, housework, looking after siblings, or sitting with a child in hospital so that parents can take a break are also good options that most families appreciate.

If you are thinking about donating goods, we always appreciate baby wraps and DVD's to add to the movie library we have on Edgar Stephen Ward.  Toys are very welcome but unfortunately we cannot accept soft toys due to health and hygiene concerns.

If you have any other ideas or would like to know what our most pressing needs are at the moment, please do not hesitate to contact us.