Visiting times

At Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals we recognise the importance of connecting with our loved ones whilst in our care. We have set out our guidance below for visitors when attending our hospital. 

We ask for visiting times to be observed between 1pm to 7.30pm* seven days a week. If you are unable to visit the hospital during these times, please do speak to the ward team who will support you with alternative arrangements as appropriate.  Please check with the ward if special arrangements need to be made. Ward contact numbers can be found here.

• Two visitors can visit a patient at any one time, this includes children aged 0-17 years.  These of course do not need to be the same visitors each time. Additional visitors can be accommodated by contacting the ward team prior to arrival.
• Wash and sanitise hands regularly whilst in our hospitals.
• Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, viral gastroenteritis or norovirus (winter bug). Thank you.

*Please note that there are different visiting times for maternity ward C23 and the Neonatal Unit, see further guidance below.

Maternity - Post Natal Ward

One birth partner can visit the ward at any time to support their loved one.

In addition to birth partners, the maternity ward C23 welcomes visitors to attend as follows:

• Two visitors can visit a patient at any one time, this includes children aged 0-17 years. These of course do not need to be the same visitors each time.
• Visitors may attend the ward at the following times:

1.30pm to 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 7.30pm

If you have any queries, please do contact the maternity ward C23 on 01925 662258 where a member of staff will support you.

Neonatal Unit

Parents are allowed to visit their babies at any time and have 24 hour access to the unit; this also includes the baby’s siblings.

In addition to parents, the neonatal unit welcomes visitors to attend as follows:

• Two visitors can visit a patient at any one time, but one of the baby’s parents must be present.
• Visiting children (does not apply to siblings) must be over the age of 16 years.
• Visitors may attend the ward during 11am to 6pm.

Paediatrics (Childrens Ward)

Parents/Carers are allowed to visit their children at any time and have 24 hour access to the unit; this also includes the child’s siblings.

In addition to parents, the Childrens Ward welcomes visitors to attend as follows:

• Two visitors can visit a patient at any time, but one of the child’s parents/carers must be present, or an agreement in place and ward staff aware. Visitors include children aged 0-17 years.  These of course do not need to be the same visitors each time. Additional visitors can be accommodated by contacting the ward team prior to arrival. 
• Visitors may attend the ward during 1pm to 7.30pm.

Emergency Department (A&E) 

• Visiting is permitted at anytime whilst your loved one is under the care of our Emergency Department (A&E).
• Two visitors can visit a patient at any one time. These of course do not need to be the same visitors each time. Additional visitors may be accommodated by contacting the Emergency Team.
• We recommend children (aged 0-17 years) should not visit the Emergency Department unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please speak to the Emergency Team to assist with children visiting.  
• Wash and sanitise hands regularly whilst in our hospitals.
• Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or viral gastroenteritis. Thankyou.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Visiting is permitted during the hours of 1:30pm to 4:30pm and 6pm to 8pm.
• Two visitors can visit a patient at any one time. These of course do not need to be the same visitors each time. Additional visitors may be accommodated by contacting the ICU Team prior to arrival.
• Visiting Children (aged 0-17 years) are permitted and we ask relatives to decide if they feel it is appropriate to attend.
• Wash and sanitise hands regularly whilst in our hospitals.
• Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or viral gastroenteritis. Thankyou.

Please note:

• During your visit you may be asked to leave the ward for a short period of time if necessary to support effective care and treatment for your loved one.
• Relatives and carers of patients receiving end of life care, patients with a mental health condition, living with dementia or with a learning disability, can visit and support the patient at any time.
• Advice against visiting will be provided, only when necessary, for example when there are concerns about safety e.g. infections. In these situations visiting may be temporarily stopped. To confirm that the ward you are planning to visit is currently open, prior to your visit, please call the ward. Ward contact numbers can be found here.