Coming into Hospital
We recognise that coming into hospital, especially for the first time, can be an unfamiliar and sometimes daunting experience for some people. This is why our aim is to make your stay at Parkside Hospital as easy, relaxed and comfortable as possible.
On arrival, please report to the main reception where we will organise for you to be admitted and show you to your room so you can settle in and make yourself comfortable. If possible, please arrange for friends or family to bring you to the hospital as we generally advise against driving. However, there are parking spaces available should you decide to drive yourself.
Visitors and patients are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the hospital or grounds.
How to find us
Please click here for directions
What to bring with you
- Nightwear
- Dressing gown and slippers
- Personal toiletries
- A book or magazine to read
- Any medication you are currently taking in labelled containers (you will probably be able to continue taking these whilst in hospital)
- Any relevant X-rays you may have
- Your insurance documents or method of payment if appropriate
What not to bring
- Large sums of cash
- Valuable jewellery
Going home
Your date and time of discharge will be discussed with you by your consultant. We strongly recommend a friend or relative picks you up for your own comfort and safety.
Feedback
We are always striving to improve the service we offer patients and would value your feedback. To this end we would be very grateful if you would complete and return our patient questionnaire at the end of your stay. Every year we collate the results of our inpatient questionnaires and publish them.
