Admission procedures and preparing for your stay
Admission procedures vary at different hospitals, so please refer to the instructions for admission or attending for treatment provided to you by your doctor
Going to hospital can be a difficult time for patients, their families and their friends. This Hospital Admission Pack (PDF 176KB) has been developed to make your stay more comfortable by giving you a general explanation of the admissions process and practical advice about:
While information in the pack relates mainly to admissions that are planned in advance, such as for elective surgery, much of it will also be helpful for emergency admissions. To make it easier for you to find specific information, topics in this information pack (PDF 176KB) are arranged in alphabetical order :
Specific information for the hospital you will be attending is also available: