A sick bug has temporarily closed off visiting wards at Southport Hospital to all but essential family members.
Hospital bosses are limiting visiting to one designated friend or family member per patient per day.
These restrictions will not apply under compassionate grounds for patients who are end-of-life or require additional support. This should be discussed with the Ward Manager.
If you are unsure whether it is appropriate for you to visit, please contact the ward team who will be able to confirm.
Visitors should:
Use alcohol gel to sanitise hands on entry to the hospital.
Wash hands with soap and water on entry and exit of the ward.
Not come into the hospital if you have symptoms of Norovirus including diarrhoea, vomiting or a high temperature. If you have had symptoms, please wait 48 hours after these have stopped before visiting. If attending as a patient, please contact NHS 111 for advice beforehand.
Attending appointments
When attending an appointment, hospital staff ask that, if possible, you attend alone.
Emergency Department
If you attend our Emergency Department, we ask that you limit the number of people accompanying you to one person, where possible. We understand this is not always possible, so please speak with the person-in-charge if you have any questions.
People can help stop the spread of infection by following these simple steps:
- Avoid visiting loved ones unless necessary.
- Please prioritise hand washing if attending the hospital.
- Contact the ward for advice if needed.
- Please avoid visiting the hospital if you are experiencing diarrhoea or vomiting, or if you have had these symptoms within the past 48 hours. You can visit the NHS website for more information about Norovirus, symptoms and advice.