Most services across our health service are operating as normal.
Visiting restrictions may be in place in some hospitals due to outbreaks of flu or other infections.
If you are unwell
If you are unwell, talk to your:
- pharmacist
- GP
- GP out of hours
Only go to an emergency department for serious illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening emergencies.
Important
Stay at home if you have the flu. This is to stop the spread in hospitals.
Talk to your pharmacist or GP if you are unwell.
If you're having trouble breathing or feel chest pain, go to the emergency department or call 112 or 999.
Visitors be infection aware
People who need treatment in a hospital or clinic are often more vulnerable to infection than other people.
Protect yourself and others in hospital by:
- cleaning your hands regularly and using hand sanitiser gel
- not sharing your personal items with patients - such as your phone or earphones
- keeping away from patients' beds
- covering your coughs or sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve - put used tissues into a bin and wash your hands
Face masks
You may be asked to wear a face mask when visiting some health and care settings. The healthcare team will let you know if you need to.
Anyone who wants to wear a face mask to protect themselves and others should do so.