What to bring with you

You should bring the following items, all clearly marked with your name where appropriate. Small bedside lockers are provided to store personal belongings, but space is limited:

• Admission letter
• Medication
• Nightwear, including sleep masks and ear plugs if they usually help you sleep
• Dressing gown and slippers
• Small hand towel and toiletries
• If needed:
  • Mobile telephone
  • Spectacles
  • Dentures
  • Hearing aid
  • Mobility aids (for example a wheelchair, walking frame or stick)
• Items to help occupy your time such as:
  • Books
  • Pens
  • Paper
  • Puzzles
  • Magazines
• You can also bring a smart phone or electronic tablet to make calls, watch TV or movies. If you do, we ask that you also bring a headset so as to not disturb other patients
• A small amount of cash should you wish to purchase items, for example daily newspapers or items from the trolley shop