Information for those visiting service users in our Grangewood, Elm and Lime wards, and Rathview House inpatient facilities.
Visiting Times:
Grangewood Hospital (Carrick and Evish Ward)
Daily visiting: 3:00PM – 4:00PM and 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Phone: 02871860261
Address: Gransha Park, Clooney Road, Derry/Londonderry BT47 1TF
Elm and Lime Wards (near Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh)
Daily Visiting: 1:00PM – 2:00PM and 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Phone: 028 8283 5366
Address: 4a Deverney Road, Omagh BT79 0JJ
Rathview House (near Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital)
Daily Visiting: 1:00PM – 2:00PM and 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Phone: 02882833249
Address: 12 Drumnakilly Road, Omagh, BT79 0JN
We ask for your co-operation in ensuring the safety of all patients in our care when bringing in gifts or supplies for the person you are visiting. If you are unsure whether a particular item is permitted, please check with a member of staff. Breaches of this policy may result in your visits being suspended.
Visiting Time Safety Procedure
You will be met at the ward entrance door by a member of staff and accompanied to the family room. Lockers are available to store your belonging (e.g. handbags and coats and loose items).
To ensure the safety of our patients and that prohibited item guidelines are adhered to, a search using a scanner will be conducted for each visitor before entering the ward. Items that you bring to the ward for your loved one will be checked by a member of staff. Any prohibited items found will be returned to you when you are leaving.
Children visiting the ward must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times and use the family room.
Inpatient Units Safety
Safety is a priority in this hospital. The following items are considered hazardous and are not permitted in our inpatient units:
Prohibited Items
- Lighters and matches are a fire risk and are not permitted in the hospital/inpatient unit. Flame-free ignition points are available in the outside areas.
- Patients are not permitted to keep sharp and bladed items, including razors, scissors, tweezers, penknives with their personal belongings. Patients should speak to nursing staff should they require such items.
- The possession, use or supply of illicit substances by anyone in the hospital/inpatient unit will be reported to PSNI. Alcohol, drugs and any medication not prescribed for you by this hospital/inpatient unit or by your GP must be handed over to a member of staff for safe keeping or disposal, as appropriate.
- Patients may not bring or keep personal items such as:
- Earphones
- Phone chargers
- Belts
- Shoelaces
- Hoodie drawstrings
- Scarves
- Similar items that present a safety risk
Please speak to a member of staff if you require such items.
- Plastic bags are not permitted in the hospital/inpatient unit. Please give plastic bags to a member of staff for disposal. Paper bags are available on request.
Visitors
Please place your belongings in the lockers provided and do not forget to collect them after your visit. We ask for your co-operation in ensuring the safety of all patients in our care when bringing in gifts or supplies for the person you are visiting. If you are unsure whether a particular item is permitted, please check with a member of staff. Breaches of this policy may result in visits being suspended.