Service updates A&E

Information about attending A&E during the COVID-19 pandemic

When attending A&E, any one you have with you for support must either wait in their vehicle on site or return home.

For updates about loved ones, please call the emergency department (A&E) on 01296 418300.

Exceptions are in place for patients:

• under 18
• with a learning disability, or cognitive impairment, or autism
• with communication challenges including hearing or visual impairment
• for whom English is not their first language

Those listed above can be accompanied by ONE carer, parent, guardian or personal assistant.