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We have returned to an open visiting policy across our hospitals. This means that up to two visitors at a time will be welcome to visit patients between 10am and 10pm, seven days a week.

Please note that this policy applies to all adult acute inpatient areas. Separate visiting guidance remains in place in paediatrics, maternity, critical care and high dependency units so please check with the staff in these areas before you visit these areas.

Patients and visitors at the Alexandra, Kidderminster, and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals are no longer required to wear facemasks in all clinical areas, however, you are welcome to wear one if you would like.

All visitors should continue to follow our other infection control safety measures when visiting our hospitals, including regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser.

If you’ve had symptoms of Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting), please wait at least 72 hours after your symptoms have passed before you visit our wards, to prevent the spread of the virus.