Scheduled Visiting

• Approved by Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge
• As per HSE and NGH Visiting Guidelines
• Only 1 person should visit a patient per visit. Recommended visiting duration is 30 minutes (except for compassionate or critical circumstances, see below).

Visiting Restrictions

Up to date visiting hours or visiting restrictions will be posted on the HSE website.

Compassionate and Critical Visiting

Visiting times may be extended for compassionate or critical reasons. A visitor may be accompanied by an additional person to support them where relatives assist with patient care or to facilitate educational sessions with family members and staff. Children are permitted to visit in these circumstance.

Johns Campaign

This allows unlimited visiting for a family carer of patients with additional needs such as dementia, cognitive impairment or a vulnerability. People who are carers are welcomed as a ‘partner in patient care’ to provide support as agreed with the Nurse in charge.

Virtual Visiting

Can be arranged. Ask the Nurse Manager/Nurse in charge.

Protected Mealtimes

Our wards have protected mealtimes. This gives patients quiet time to eat and allows staff to focus on helping patients. We encourage relatives and carers to visit during mealtimes if patients need help to eat. Please first speak to the Nurse Manager if you feel this applies to you.