NHS Forth Valley – Visiting Times

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Visiting has been suspended across all of our hospitals and inpatient wards, with some exceptions. For those who do attend some procedures should be followed – please visit our COVID-19 information page for the latest information.

Person Centred Visiting

Person centred visiting is in place in the majority of inpatient wards at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. This means you can visit patients in the wards listed below at any time, seven days a week.

Ward A11 – Elderly
Ward A12 – Medical (including Haematology)
Ward A21 – Rehabilitation
Ward A22 – Ageing & Health
Ward A31 – Medical
Ward A32 – Gastrointestinal & General Medical
Ward B11 – Surgical

Ward B12 – Surgical
Ward B21/22 – Acute Stroke & Rehabilitation Unit
Ward B23 – Orthopaedics
Ward B31 – Medical (including Respiratory)
Ward B32 – Gastrointestinal & General Medical
Cardiology Ward

It is still important that we create a restful environment and ask that there are no more than 2 visitors at a time. We recognisance there may be times that more than 2 people might need to be in attendance and are more than happy to discuss this, please speak to a member of staff.

Visiting With Flowers

Please be advised that we cannot accept flowers at patient bedsides in wards AAU, ICU, A12 and B12.

Women and Children’s Unit Visiting Times

Ward 6 Gynaecology Ward	11am to 8pm for one named person. All other visitors – 3pm to 4pm and 7pm to 8pm.
Ward 7 Labour Ward	Open visiting is not allowed during labour, only the two named birth partners will be given access to Ward 7. Two named birth partners can be with labouring woman.
Ward 8 Antenatal/Postnatal Ward	9am to 10pm for one birthing partner. All other visitors – 11am to 8pm. For transitional care speak to ward staff.
Children’s Ward	10am to 7pm, 2 per bed (unless resident parent or carer)