Children in the Day Surgery Unit

We recognise that for children hospital can often seem a strange place.
We aim to provide a welcoming environment for children visiting our Unit and make every effort to make your child’s stay as comfortable as possible.
We aim to ensure the safety of your child in hospital by providing a hazard free environment.
We recognise the right of children to be treated as individuals, and their right to honest explanations about their care, in a language that they understand.
We place emphasis on play both as a means of enjoyment and as a means of diversional therapy.
We acknowledge the value of children being with their own family and encourage one parent or guardian to stay with their child if they wish to do so, and participate in their care.

NHS Lanarkshire