In line with rising COVID-19 cases and new national guidance, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has taken the decision to further restrict visiting.

From today (5/1/22) patients on non-COVID-19 wards will only be allowed one dedicated visitor, for one hour, twice a week, only if the patient has been in hospital for seven days or more.

COVID wards will remain fully restricted other than in the case of exceptional circumstances.

All other areas, including maternity, remain as per previous guidance.

All visitors coming to wards are expected to bring a negative lateral flow test with them prior to being allowed into the hospital to visit patients.

If visitors arrive without a negative lateral flow test, a testing site has been set up in the main reception of Bradford Royal Infirmary, with St Lukes handing out tests on arrival.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will continue to support end-of-life visits for family and carers.

Lateral flow tests can be ordered from:  https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

More information can be found at https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/information-about-coronavirus/