Riverbank (Paediatric) Ward

We have a dedicated phone line for paediatric phlebotomy booking 01234 355122 Extension number: 6376. This service is by appointment only, there is no walk in tests.

• Visitors: Maximum 2 visitors at any time, must include a parent/carer or someone over the age 18. One parent/carer OVERNIGHT from 8pm only (except HDU patients)
• Siblings: We welcome accompanied siblings between 4pm and 8pm in addition to a parent/carer. We kindly ask that siblings of infectious and isolated patients remain in the allocated side room at all times. They must not visit the playroom
• Babies under 3 months should avoid being with infectious siblings if advised

Exceptions may be made for certain families depending on circumstances. This can not be discussed with other families due to confidentiality. 

Please note: the Two parent/carers/visitors may be interchangeable and can swap at any time, as long as there are a maximum of two persons bedside at any one time. This applies 24/7.