7 October 2025
We will be re-introducing face mask wearing in some areas of our hospitals from Wednesday 8 October.
This follows guidance from NHS England to reduce the spread of respiratory infections this winter and protect patients, visitors and staff. It also follows a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in our hospitals.
Please can we ask patients and visitors to wear face masks at all times in the following areas:
- Emergency Department
- Same Day Emergency Care, Acute Medical Unit, Acute Medical Assessment area
- Surgical Assessment Unit
- Children’s Assessment Unit & Ward 19
- Ward 24 and Ward 17 Respiratory
- Ward 23 Oncology/Haematology, Chemo Day Centre, Lingen Davies, Haematology clinics and Paediatric Oncology/Haematology
- Ward 35 Nephrology
- Neonatal unit
Face masks will be provided in these areas, please ask a member of staff if you need one. If you feel you are exempt, please discuss this with a member of staff.
We will continue to regularly review the use of face masks in our hospitals.
How can you help the NHS and your loved ones this winter
- Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones. To find out if you are eligible for free winter vaccinations visit www.nhs.uk
- Please don’t visit our hospitals if you are suffering from any infection such as a cold, flu, sore throat, diarrhoea, vomiting or a chest infection.
- If you are feeling unwell, but have a hospital appointment, please contact the relevant department for advice on whether to attend or to postpone your appointment.
For more information on how to keep yourself, and your loved ones, safe when visiting our hospitals see our Visiting Patients page.
Thank you for your support.