The Endoscopy Unit has a reception area / waiting room. We ask that all relatives wait in the waiting room and do not come through to the Endoscopy unit once the admission process has been completed.

This is due to limited space within the actual recovery area. There are two toilets in the waiting area including a disabled toilet. There is also a pay phone and some reading material.

Additional information

There are several WRVS shops around the hospital.

Newspapers and magazines can be purchased daily from the trolley which visits the ward between 10am – 12noon.

A dietician, chiropodist, dentist and pharmacist are all available on site and the staff will inform you of these in more detail should you wish.

Occupational therapy and physiotherapy will arrange for your family to observe / help with sessions if you wish, particularly prior to discharge.

 

Social Services

We've got a good team of social workers based in the hospital. If you need any social help please contact a member of staff they will be able to arrange this service.

If any special help is needed for communication (English as a 2nd Language) the staff will arrange an interpreter or your friends / relatives are welcome to help.

Chaplaincy staff visit the Ward, or you may arrange for your own spiritual advisor to visit