Hospitals and wards across Grampian are increasing visitor capacity.
NHS Grampian will extend its visiting from May 4, with those on wards at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Woodend, Dr Gray’s Hospital and Rosewell House able to see more people.
All Aberdeenshire-based community hospitals will also see an increase in person-centered visiting.
It’s the second time in recent weeks that restrictions have eased.
Each patients needs will be discussed on an individual basis with the clinical team taking care of them.
This will include consideration of the environment of the clinical setting and the number of people that can be safely accommodated within the area.
Wards and hospitals that will be extending visiting
The extension of the visiting trial means the following wards and hospitals are now offering person-centred visiting:
- Aberdeenshire Community Hospitals: All wards
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary: Wards 102, 112 and 114.
- Dr Gray’s Hospital: Wards 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8, the Stroke ward and AMAU
- Royal Cornhill Hospital, including Great Western Lodge and Polmuir Road
- Roxburghe House
- Woodend Hospital: All wards
- Rosewell House
- Seafield Community Hospital, Buckie: Muirton ward
Relatives or friends should discuss any changes to their visiting plans with the senior charge nurse before making those changes.
If anyone has a loved one being cared for in one of the areas not listed, they must continue to follow the current arrangements of no more than two visitors daily.
