Hospital visiting cut for NHS Grampian sites as Covid-19 cases increase

In light of the rapidly rising number of confirmed Covid-19 cases and to protect both patients and staff, from noon on Friday, July 2, hospital visiting at all NHS Grampian hospitals, will be limited to one, named, person per patient.

Where possible, this should be the same person for all visits.

Should the named visitor become unwell - with symptoms of Covid-19 or any other illness - they should not visit and other arrangements can be made.

A spokesperson for NHS Grampian said: "We will continue to take a person-centred approach to visiting, especially where patients are vulnerable, have additional support needs, or are receiving End of Life care.

"Families are encouraged to have a conversation with the appropriate Senior Nurse or Midwife to understand what is possible in individual clinical areas/services before visiting.

"Virtual Visiting remains an option across NHS Grampian hospitals."

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