°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ District Hospital is a Smoke Free Site
As part of a national initiative all °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ organisations are Smoke Free. Patients, visitors, contractors and staff are not be able to smoke anywhere on an °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ site, including °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ District Hospital and any other organisation’s facilities situated on our land. Smoking will also not be allowed in Trust vehicles and in on-site accommodation areas. E-cigarettes and vaping will be allowed. However, this will have to be carried out in designated external areas and not inside hospital buildings."Ìý For more information go to ourÌýhospital smoke free site page.
Palliative Care/Hospice
For patients of the Hospice ONLY, arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis. Please speak to Hospice staff.
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1. | Cancel regular deliveries such as milk or newspapers | ✔ |
2. | Make arrangements for pets to be looked after | ✔ |
3. | Ask your neighbours to collect post and keep an eye on your home | ✔ |
4. | Make any financial arrangements that are necessary | ✔ |
5. | If you receive income benefit, please tell the Department for Work and Pensions | ✔ |
6. | If you receive a state pension or supplementary benefit you should refer to the instructions on the back of your order book regarding admission to hospital | ✔ |
7. | Tell ward staff in advance of any special needs you may have that could affect your ability to remain independent | ✔ |
8. | Arrange (if possible) for a relative or friend to bring you into hospital so that they can take away any clothes or property that you will not need during your stay | ✔ |
9. | Only bring items that you really need. Please mark personal property with your name so that it can easily be identified. A bedside locker is available for your personal possessions but please remember that space on the ward is limited | ✔ |
10. | Ask your GP to check with your consultant if any of your medication should be stopped before coming into hospital, for example, warfarin, non-steroid-anti-inflammatory-drugs (NSAIDS) such as diclofenac or aspirin, the contraceptive pill or herbal medicine | ✔ |
Are you on the waiting list for an operation?
You can make your surgery safer whilst waiting for your operation. Healthier and more active patients suffer fewer complications and spend less time in hospital. You can visit to read more information that will help you become fitter and better prepared for your operation.
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The following free resources can help – click on the links below for more advice:
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If you are having surgery as a treatment for cancer, our Cancer Therapy Team who consist of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Exercise Instructor, are here to support you in physically preparing for your operation. For full information visit the Cancer Services webpages here. In particular the ‘Cancer Therapy Team’ information leaflet provides information on prehabilitation before surgery.
You Should Bring (Where Appropriate) |
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Your admission letter | ✔ |
All your current medication in their original containers (including medication that you may have bought at a chemist or herbalist) also a list of all your medications. | ✔ |
Comfortable day clothes and shoes | ✔ |
Dressing gown and slippers | ✔ |
Glasses/contact lens, hearing aids | ✔ |
Hairbrush and comb | ✔ |
Mobility aids you use, such as walking stick or walking frame | ✔ |
Money for incidentals such as refreshments, car parking or newspapers | ✔ |
Nightwear (and a change) | ✔ |
Proof of entitlement to free travel costs | ✔ |
Shaving kit | ✔ |
Soap and shampoo | ✔ |
Soft drinks | ✔ |
Tampons/sanitary towels | ✔ |
Toothbrush and toothpase | ✔ |
Music player | ✔ |
Mobile phone | ✔ |
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You may Also want to bring |
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Books and magazines | ✔ |
Knitting | ✔ |
Pens | ✔ |
Stamps | ✔ |
Please continue to our Find Us or Contact Us page by clicking here.
Your admission letter will tell you where to go when you arrive at the hospital but if you are in any doubt please go to the Reception Desk at the Main Entrance and ask for directions. Volunteer guides may be available to escort you to where you want to go.
When you reach the ward you will be welcomed by a member of the nursing staff or the Ward Clerk who will tell you about the ward and its daily routine.
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Preventing Infection
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is proud to have one of the lowest rates of infection in the country. To help us maintain this, we need to ask for everyone's support.
To reduce the risk of picking up an infection in hospital please:
A detailed leaflet on infection control can be found on every ward.
Please Continue to our Onsite Facilities by clicking here.Ìý
It is important that you prepare now for things that you may need when you return home.
Questions you may need answering are:
If you are in any doubt about the answer to these questions please ask your GP or speak to your consultant's secretary.
Some things to think about and prepare for are:
You will need to leave the ward by 10am on the day that you are allowed home. If you are unable to travel this early in the day you will be transferred to the Discharge Lounge. This offers comfortable seating, hot and cold drinks and meals if needed until you are collected. Parking for this area is free via a 'pick up point'.
The °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Constitution brings together, for the first time, the principles, values, rights and responsibilities that underpin the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥.It is designed to renew and secure our commitment to the enduring principles of the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥, making sure that the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ continues to be relevant to the needs of patients, the public and staff in the 21st century.
Before a doctor or other health care professional examines or treats you, they need your consent. Sometimes you can simply tell them whether you agree with their suggestions. However, sometimes a written record of your decision is helpful - for example if your treatment involves sedation or an anaesthetic. You will then be asked to sign a consent form. Before signing, the doctor or nurse will explain what is going to happen. remember to ask questions if you are not sure or do not understand something. If you change your mind, you are entitled to withdraw consent, even after signing the form.
When you arrive you will be asked to complete a hospital patient form. This will be used as part of your medical record. We ask you for information about yourself so that you can receive proper care and treatment. We keep this information, together with details of your care, because it may be needed if we see you again. Details of your past and future treatment will be kept in your medical records. Some sections will be processed on computer, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988. Great care is taken to make sure that confidentiality is maintained.
Under Data Protection, you have the right to copies of information held in your medical records. This may include medical photography, x-rays, appointment details or test results. If you would like a copy of the information held in your medical records, please apply in writing to:
The Health Records Manager,
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Odstock Rd
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SP2 8BJ
We are always looking to improve our services and undertake audit of medical records from time to time. Please tell us if you do not want us to include your records in our audits.
Notice to patients and visitors Exiting the ward:
Please be aware that we operate an ‘intercom/swipe entrance and press button/swipe exit’ system across all our inpatient wards.
This is to protect our patients, visitors and staff and is not intended to restrict you leaving the ward.
We keep all our practices under review and welcome your feedback on the locked door approach and your experiences. Please ask a member of staff how you can give us feedback (positive and negative) for us to consider.
To see our parking charges please visit our find and contact us page.
Patients may be contacted from time to time about taking part in a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR ) study.Ìý If you are asked about taking part in NIHR research, someone in the care team looking after you will look at your health records to see whether you are eligible to take part before asking you whether you are interested or sending you a letter on behalf of the researcher.
You are free to choose whether or not to take part in any research study you are approached about.
For more details about how your information may be used in research click here ().Ìý
If you are interested in research, please ask your care team about any research opportunities that may be suitable for you.
If you can't find what you need please contact us on 01722 429044 or email sft.pals@nhs.netÌý
Our staff at °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.