Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Hospital face masks had previously been required in all areas of Nottingham University Hospitals’ three sites since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 to protect staff, patients and visitors from COVID-19.
Under the new guidance that came into effect in June 2022, face masks will only be compulsory in clinical areas. This includes all wards, outpatient areas and our Emergency Department, as well as the trust’s intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, theatres and other areas where its most vulnerable patients are treated.
Hospital face masks are now optional in non-clinical areas, including corridors, retail outlets, restaurants and staff offices.
Information regarding COVID-19
- The latest Government advice can be found here.
- Information on the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire can be found here.
- Covid-19 symptoms
- Book your Covid vaccination and find out how to order self-testing kits.
- See our guidance for visitors and people coming into hospital for an appointment.
- If you think you have symptoms, please do not attend your hospital appointment until you are advised it is safe to do so. Please contact us to rearrange your appointment, or to re-organise treatment and tests.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Click here to access the NHS111 website.
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
To stop the spread of viral infections like this it is always good practice to:
To stop the spread of viral infections like this it is always good practice to:
- Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
Coronavirus advice for people living with diabetes
The NHS and PHE have worked with Diabetes UK to produce advice on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak for people living with diabetes. It includes advice on attending routine appointments and increasing blood glucose monitoring, as well as recommending general good practice around handwashing and reducing the risk of picking up infections. The advice has been published on the Diabetes UK website.
COVID-19 Recovery
Download the COVID-19 recovery information booklet below:
For more information please visit: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus