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University Hospital Wishaw

​Visiting Arrangements

All our inpatient wards have flexible patient centred visiting arrangements to suit the needs of the patients and staff on that particular ward.

All our inpatient wards and units remain busy.  To support our staff we are asking that when a patient is admitted they speak to the ward staff on the current visiting arrangements and share this information with their family and friends.

If a patient is admitted and is unable to speak to staff due to their medical condition or capacity, it would be helpful, where possible, if the patient’s family and friends could identify one named individual who can discuss the visiting arrangements with the ward staff and share this information with other family members and loved ones.

We would like to thank our patients and visitors for their ongoing support during what remains an extremely challenging time.

ABOUT

University Hospital Wishaw is a district general hospital with a 24-hour accident and emergency department. It has 626 inpatient beds. Services include:

  • Lanarkshire’s maternity unit, the second-largest in Scotland which delivers 5,500 babies each year
  • Paediatric neonatal unit
  • MRI scanner
  • Elderly care and psychiatric day hospitals
  • Emergency care unit containing an integrated accident and emergency unit with a 36-bed ward
John’s Campaign: University Hospital Wishaw Hospital Pledge
At University Hospital Wishaw our patients are at the centre of everything we do. Our pledge is to support families and carers who wish to stay with their loved ones while in hospital. We believe that this will promote our patients’ wellbeing while in our care.

Whether within or outwith our visiting times, please speak to the nurse in charge if the person you care for needs you and you are able and willing to stay with them.

Patient Information

Everyone who uses NHS services in Scotland has rights about how they access and receive their care. These rights ensure people are treated safely, fairly and effectively, and with consideration, dignity and respect.

The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities explains what everyone can expect – and what is expected of everyone – when they use NHS services and receive NHS care in Scotland.

 

Patient Information Leaflets

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Information for day surgery patients 1.82 MB 30246 downloads

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Diabetes Patient Information Leaflets 4.44 MB 408806 downloads

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Pain Management Programme 524.30 KB 15743 downloads

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    5 Questions to ask at your appointment before you get any test, treatment or medicine

    • Need?
      Do I really need this test, treatment or medicine?
    • Benefit?
      What are the benefits to me?
    • Risk?
      Are there any risks or side effects?
    • Change?
      How can I improve my condition or health?
    • If I don’t?
      What will happen if I don’t do anything?

    For more information visit our page about Realistic Medicine and Shared Decision Making.

    Realistic Medicine - 5 questions to ask at your appointment, before you get any test, treatment or medicine. Need?, Benefit?, Risk?, Choice? and If I don't?

    CONTACT

    University Hospital Wishaw
    50 Netherton Street
    Wishaw
    ML2 0DP

    Tel: 01698 361100

    Ward Contact Numbers
    Your Feedback - comments, concerns and complaints
    NHS Lanarkshire is committed to improving the service it provides to patients and their families. We therefore want to hear from you about your experience. If you would like to tell us about this please visit our feedback page.

    TRAVEL DIRECTIONS

    By car
    The hospital is just off the A721 Glasgow Road on Netherton Street, Wishaw.
    The main entrance is on Netherton Street and the visitor car park is in front of the main entrance.
    Disabled parking facilities are available.
    By public transport
    Visit the First Group website to plan your bus journey.

    For times of train services to Wishaw, visit the Scotrail website.

    Public transport information is available from the Traveline Scotland website or telephone: 0871 200 22 33.

    Taxi Free Phone
    There is a taxi phone line at the main entrance of the hospital.
    Ambulance Transport
    If you think you may be eligible for ambulance transport please contact the Patient Ambulance Booking Service which is provided by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

    Contact the service as soon as you receive your appointment, but no later than 48 hours prior to your appointment date, on 0300 123 1236.

    Lines are open 0800-1800 Monday to Friday.

    An advisor will ask you a series of questions to determine your ambulance transport requirements, please have your letter or card handy when you call.

    For more information please see Support With Appointments (scottishambulance.com).

    Contact information

    In an Emergency call 999

    For out-of-hours urgent medical care call NHS24 on 111

    For health information, call NHS inform on 0800 22 44 88

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