Patient and visitor information

We'll send you a registration form in the post. Please fill it in and return it so it arrives at least a day before your appointment. If you haven't been pre-assessed by one of our nurses, you'll need to fill out a pre-assessment questionnaire and send this back to us, too. Before we can admit you, you have to be screened for MRSA no more than 25 days and no fewer than three days before your admission. It only takes five minutes and involves a few simple swabs. Just get in touch with us and we can book you in. Your consultant will let you know if you need to do anything specific to prepare for your procedure.

When you arrive, please go to the main reception. Your nurse will show you to your private space in the day case area and carry out routine assessments. Your consultant should have already explained what will happen during your procedure but if you have any questions, just ask. After your procedure, you'll be looked after by a recovery nurse. You can go home once we're confident you're well enough — usually two to four hours after your procedure. Your nurse will talk to you about aftercare and make sure you have everything you need for a comfortable recovery. Please arrange for someone to pick you up and drive you home.

Please come to the main reception when you arrive. Make sure you have everything you've been asked to bring and that you've followed any instructions about preparing for your appointment. Your nurse will show you where you need to go and they can answer any questions you might have. Your nurse may also carry out some routine assessments. Your appointment shouldn't take longer than four hours. If your consultant says you're allowed to eat and drink, tea and coffee is complementary and you can order food.

We have a small area where friends, relatives and carers can wait for you. Tea and coffee is complementary. However, the high street is nearby so we recommend that they go there. We always give them a rough idea of when to come back.