We know that bringing your child to hospital can be a difficult
time. All of our staff will offer their help and support to
make it as easy as possible. Please read on for more
information about the facilites for parents and visitors.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please
contact the Family Information Room on 0117 342 8065
Accommodation
Each of our hospital beds has a drop down bed for one
parent to stay overnight with the exception of the intensive care
unit and our short stay surgery ward. We have limited family
accommodation but are happy to provide advice regarding hotels and
guest houses in the local area.
Transport and Parking
Car parking within the hospital precinct has been effected by
the current building work. The closest hospital Pay and
Display spaces are at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology
Centre and St Michael's Hospital. Parking Permits to reduce the
cost are available for families staying overnight. There are
roadside parking meters and Trenchard Street NCP is also close to
the Main Entrance. Families parking at Cabot Circus can catch
a free shuttle bus during normal hours. Please take care when
parking as all spaces are patrolled regularly.
Families receiving an income related benefit may be able to
claim back some of their costs. Please ask the ward for
details.
Food
Food for patients is provided and there are legal restrictions
on bringing in food for patients. Please see the Food Folder
at every bedside for more information.
Food for parents can be obtained from the hospital dining room
or other Trust facilites such as the Bistro in the Old Building, or
the WRVS cafe in the Bristol Royal Infirmary next door. Each
ward also has access to a parents kitchen where where parents are
welcome to prepare their own food. Hot drinks are generally not
allowed on the wards for your childs safety.
Facilities for parents
Each ward has access to a shower room and toilet for parents to
use. Linen is also provided for drop down beds. Please
ask ward staff to show you the facilities on your ward.
Visiting
Parents and carers are welcome to stay with their child for as
long as they wish, although we ask for one adult only between 8pm
until 8am, except in exceptional circumstances. Other
visitors are welcome but we ask for no more than two per bed at any
time. If you wish to bring siblings to visit,
please discuss this first with your named nurse.
Breastfeeding
We welcome breastfeeding mothers. There is a breastfeeding
room on Level 5 if you would prefer more privacy. New mothers
will be offered food for up to 5 days after the birth of their
child. Please ask to speak to the ward housekeeper or nurse in
charge to arrange this.
Still not found what you're looking for - contact the Family
Information Room on 0117 342 8065 or email bchinfo@uhbristol.nhs.uk
