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Masks for visitors and outpatients on the Stepping Hill Hospital site

15 Jun 2020 - Press Release

Please note that while visiting at Stepping Hill Hospital is still strictly limited, for those who do need to visit the hospital site, and also patients coming to hospital for planned care (outpatients)  will now have to wear face coverings on site as of Monday 15th January.

Face coverings are different to face masks in that they can be homemade, made of cloth, and be reusable. If a patient or visitor does not have a face covering when they come to hospital, a face covering or mask will be provided by the hospital on arrival. 

From Monday 15th June, masks will be available at the following locations across the hospital site:

 

  • Oak House (the main hospital entrance)
  • Women’s Unit (main entrance)
  • End of main corridor (near endoscopy)
  • Entrance opposite Outpatients B

For more information on visiting restrictions see our visiting page.

 

Each station will be manned, and will have hand sanitiser, bins and masks available.




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