Patient Access

patient access aberdeen royal infirmary

by Angus Hirthe Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Access is currently only available to individuals attending hospital as a patient, individuals accompanying someone who is a patient, individual(s) visiting a patient in hospital and NHS Grampian employees.May 16, 2022

Is visiting allowed in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary?

We ask that visitors only take one per person to ensure that we have adequate supplies for all those entering our buildings. Frequent hand hygiene should be carried out, either with hand gel or water and soap.

Is parking free at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary?

There is no charge for parking at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Alternatively, you can browse the options available at YourParkingSpace. We have short term and long term options available near Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Are visitors allowed in Aberdeen hospital?

Re-introduction of Welcome Ward, Person Centred Visiting across all In-Patient Hospital Settings within NHS Grampian and the Health and Social Care Partnerships in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We are still advising the maximum number of visitors a patient may have at any one time is two people.

Is there free WIFI in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary?

“We are so pleased that at last, we are able to provide free access to Wi-Fi at the hospital for our patients and their families,” says Malcolm. “We hope that this ability to connect will help reduce stress at an already stressful time.”

Do you pay for parking at Aberdeen hospital?

Do I have to pay for parking? There is no charge for parking on the Foresterhill site. There is a charge for the council spaces on roads surrounding the site. As well as parking on the main hospital site, patients and visitors can also use the Lady Helen Parking Centre.

Where is the orange zone in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary?

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is divided into 5 zones and the Outpatients department is located within the Orange Zone in clinic C. Contact Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 01224 552 242 for outpatient enquiries. If you need to confirm an appointment with a consultant or cancel a meeting then you can do so on this number.

Can I accompany someone to A&E Scotland?

You may be asked to attend alone, wear a face covering and maintain physical distancing. You may also be met at the front door and signposted to a more appropriate service to help keep you safe. You can use Scotland's Service Directory to find information on A&E and Minor Injury Units in your local area.

Are you allowed to visit people in hospital Scotland?

Each person in hospital is now permitted to have one Designated Visitor. The designated visitor can be changed if circumstances require.

Can you have visitors in hospital UK?

Hospitals encourage relatives and friends to visit patients. But patients can get tired very quickly. For this reason, the number of visitors each patient is allowed is usually restricted, typically to no more than 2 people at any one time. It might be necessary to stagger the visitors so they come at different times.

What is the NHS patient Wi-Fi password?

You can force your device to check for networks by tapping on 'Scan'. connection, you will automatically connect without any further action needed, but be aware that this will not be secure. Note: there is no password required. In the list of networks, choose the network named 'NHS Wi-Fi' and then select Connect.

How do I connect to hospital Wi-Fi?

Enable wi-fi. Check that your smartphone, tablet or laptop wi-fi is turned on. ... Connect to the network. On your device, select the network NHS Wi-Fi or WiFiSPARK.Open your web browser. Once you have selected a wi-fi service on your device, you'll be. ... Click 'connect' Click the 'connect to wi-fi' button.

How do I get free NHS Wi-Fi?

1. Go to WiFi settings on your device and select NHS WiFi from the list of available networks. 2. Once connected, select create an account or if you have an account, fill in the details and select continue.

Where is free parking in Aberdeen?

4 places to park for free in Aberdeen (2022) Cedar Place. Elmfield Avenue. Elmbank Road. Pittodrie Place.

What time is parking free in Aberdeen?

You can also park your vehicle in outer central throughout the week from Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 8 PM. The same is followed on Saturdays. The parking space is free from Monday to Sunday. Overnight parking and Motorhome parking is also quite familiar in Aberdeen.

Is parking free today Aberdeen?

There is no free parking in the city centre of Aberdeen, well bar 8pm-8am except in a multi-storey! The closest you could get would be round by Westburn Park (Westburn Drive) where the parking zone is just Monday to Friday, so by the times you say you'd be parking, it would be free.

Is denburn car park free?

The interactive map below shows car park locations....Denburn multi-storey car park.LocationSpa Street AB25 1PU See the location on a mapChargesUp to 1 hour: £1.20 Up to 2 hours: £2.40 Up to 3 hours: £3.40 Up to 4 hours: £4.60 Up to 5 hours: £5.70 Up to 6 hours: £6.80 Up to 10 hours: £11.20 Up to 14 hours: £20.203 more rows

How early can you travel to hospital in Aberdeen?

If you are coming to hospital by ambulance and if you: Live in Aberdeen city - please be ready at least one hour before your appointment time. Live rurally or on the outskirts of Aberdeen - you should be ready to travel from 8.30am for a morning appointment and 12.30pm for an afternoon appointment.

What to do if you change your address in hospital?

Tell hospital staff and your GP as soon as possible if you change your address or telephone number.

What to do if ambulance does not arrive?

If the ambulance does not arrive please contact the Clinic Receptionist at the telephone number on your appointment card. They will investigate the delay on your behalf and get back to you as soon as possible. If you are returning home by ambulance you will be picked up from the same clinic area.

What to do if your condition deteriorates while waiting for an appointment?

If, unfortunately, your condition does deteriorate whilst you are waiting for your appointment, you should make a new appointment with your GP who will consider what needs to be done.

What to do if you have questions about your care?

If you have any questions about your care or treatment, please ask a doctor / nurse. You may find it helpful to have a friend or relative with you. If you are not sure about any answers, please ask the doctor / nurse to explain further.

How long do you have to wait to get a GP appointment?

They will do this as soon as they get the letter from your GP referring you to hospital. You may not need to wait the full 18 weeks. Often, you will get an appointment earlier than this.

What happens after a GP appointment?

You may be asked to return to the clinic. The hospital specialist will send your GP a report advising of any treatment, or further investigations needed. If your treatment is to begin immediately, you will be given a letter to hand to your GP.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Region: Scotland East Trust: NHS Grampian Services provided: Adult Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

About the unit

We provide adult cardiac and thoracic surgical services in the north of Scotland including Orkney and Shetland. Located at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Foresterhill site, the unit also has satellite outpatient facilities at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee and Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

Access

Buses run frequently from city centre and station. Car parks (charges apply) are provided for patients and visitors. The unit is located in ARI Phase 2; the Cardiac ICU is on the lower ground, the Ward and High Dependency Unit on the 5th - wards 50 and 51.

The problem with emergency room stretcher pads

Emergency rooms are a special kind of places where all details support common target. Patient and caregivers need to be safe; processes need to be clear and quick. Until now, stretcher pads had been a challenging area as even with the smallest damage to the outer cover, for safety reasons, all of the pad needed to be exchanged.

Clear and safe solution for all parties

The new SleepAngel’s solution went through vigorous testing phase being competed against well-known competitors was considers as a winning solution in terms of:

What to expect..

We have partnered with the clinical team in the ANCHOR Outpatient and Day Treatment Department to produce this short film on what to expect when you visit Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for chemotherapy or intravenous infusions.

Arriving for treatment

This short video is a virtual introduction to the Outpatient and Day Treatment Department within the ANCHOR Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where you may attend if chemotherapy or intraveneous infusions are part of your treatment plan.

How many beds does Aberdeen Royal Infirmary have?

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is the biggest hospital within the Grampian area. It sits on a site of 125 acres and has about 900 hospital beds. It is a teaching hospital with connections to the University of Aberdeen’s medical school, and it offers care to a population of over 600,000.

What is Maggie's Aberdeen?

Maggie's Aberdeen is a centre that offers free support to those with cancer. The centre offers one-on-one advice, as well as group sessions, workshops, and courses to help you and your family cope with everything happening. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and you are welcome to drop in even if you don’t have an appointment.

Where is the Foresterhill Health Campus?

It is located in the Foresterhill Health Campus on Foresterhill Road, a little over 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of Aberdeen.

Can you park on yellow lines in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary?

To use the disabled parking at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, you must display your blue badge at all times, and show your badge to staff before parking. You must not park on double yellow lines within hospital grounds. To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

Is there a charge for parking at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary?

There is no charge for parking at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Where are the shops in the hospital?

There are a number of shops available on the ground floor of the hospital in the main concourse. You’ll find a number of cafés, plus a convenience store and a clothing store. There are also cash machines available throughout the hospital, as well as telephones and a pharmacy.

Is Lady Helen parking a car park?

The Lady Helen Parking Centre is only for patients and visitors to use. The car park uses barriers and an automatic number plate recognition. Hospital staff monitor the facility to ensure that only genuine visitors to the hospital are using the car park.

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