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Winter

Covid-19 Get the latest advice about coronavirus

  • Taking care of yourself and loved ones this winter

    It’s important you know how to take care of yourself, especially during the winter months, when seasonal illnesses increase.

    Find out what you need to know
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  • Staying connected this winter

    Loneliness is an issue that can affect us all at some point in our lives and can increase during the winter months, when older people find it harder to get out and about.

    Fight loneliness this winter
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We're here for you

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How you can help us

There are many things you can do to help us this winter from finding the right service through to acting now to staying well over the next few months.
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Winter: weekly update

To keep you up to date, we are providing weekly figures for key areas of our hospitals.
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How to stay well this winter

Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition.
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Our reassurance to you

We want to reassure you that we have comprehensive plans in place to keep you and your family safe this winter.
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Waiting times

Our aim is to be here for you if you do contract Covid-19 and require hospital care, but also to treat you and your family safely for your other health conditions while this pandemic continues.
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Supporting you before your surgery (prehabilitiation)

In the time before your surgery, you can take simple steps to improve your physical and mental health.
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Hear from emergency consultant Vaz Ahmed about the services available to you.

Our emergency department is very busy

How you can help us

Connect with us

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Visiting our hospitals

Whether you are visiting us as a patient or accompanying someone, this information will help you plan your visit, appointment, or your operation.
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Let us know your views

We want to listen to what you think of the care we provide at our hospitals because this helps us to improve our services.
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Accident and Emergency (ED)

Our Emergency Department is very busy. There are many alternatives available to you.
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How to stay warm

It's important to ensure you and the people you look out for are the right temperature during the chillier winter months.