Hospital Routine
You may find yourself wishing the day did not start quite so early in hospital, but there is always a lot to be done in the wards. You may also find that the day ends earlier than you are used to, but rest can be important if people are to get well as quickly as possible.
No Smoking
Since 1 August 2008, smoking has been banned in all NHS Lanarkshire grounds. It means people are no longer allowed to light-up anywhere inside NHS Lanarkshire premises or within its grounds – including areas around hospital, clinic and health centre entrances, and in vehicles parked on NHS premises. The revised policy reinforces NHS Lanarkshire’s aim of promoting and protecting the health of both the public and NHS staff. If you want to stop smoking, call our helpline on 08452 17 77 07. You can also text ‘Advice’ to 81066.
Visiting
Please check with nursing staff about visiting times in your ward.
Telephones
Please ask nursing staff about the trolley pay telephone which is available in all wards for your use. Please do not use mobile phones as their use can interfere with medical equipment.
Religious Services
The hospital chaplains visit the wards regularly. If you want them to visit you, please let the ward staff know. Your own chaplain can visit you at any time. The hospital has a multi-faith centre of worship. If you want to go to any of the services, please tell the ward staff who will let you know the times.
Other Facilities
The following are available in or around the main entrance of the hospital:
- Cash dispenser machine
- Newsagent: Open 8am-8:30pm Monday to Friday & 8:30am-8:30pm Saturday and Sunday
- Cafeteria: Open 7:45am-7:30pm Monday to Friday & 9:30am-7:30pm Saturday and Sunday (If consuming drinks outwith these areas, please ensure they are transported in appropriately sealed containers)
- Baby changing facilities
- Toilets
- Florist: Open 10:30am-7:45pm Monday to Friday & 1pm-8pm Saturday and Sunday
- Children's play area (please note that parents or guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children playing in this area at all times)
Postal Arrangements
We deliver letters to the wards. If you wish to send a letter please give it to the ward staff for posting.
Hospital Broadcasting
You can hear the hospital’s own broadcasting service on the headphones beside your bed. Please ask the ward staff for more information.