It's important that you bring all of your medicines into hospital with you, including those that you only take occasionally, so that we know exactly what you are taking and can continue this during your stay.
This information will also help us to ensure that you are on the appropriate treatment, and help us identify any potential problems related to your medication.
When you go home
Any remaining medicines (that the doctors decide you should continue) will be returned to you when you're discharged.
We will also supply at least 14 days' supply of your regular medicines where possible, unless you have a sufficient supply at home.
Your pharmacist or nurse will explain everything you need to know about taking your medicines correctly.
Other items to consider
You will need to bring some basic items with you for your stay in hospital.
The list will vary from patient to patient, but here's a useful checklist:
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Nightwear
- Dressing gown
- Slippers
- Moist wipes
- Razors
- Book / magazine
- Mobile phone
- Notebook and pen
- Money
Storage and valuables
We provide a bedside cupboard for your personal belongings, but it is not lockable and we do not recommend using it for valuable items.
Please try to avoid bringing in personal valuables as we cannot accept responsibility for personal property.
If it's unavoidable, please hand any valuables to the Ward Sister when you arrive, who will then register the items and issue a receipt.
Your valuables will then be taken to security for safe storage.
Tell us if you need extra support