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.
We are doing everything we can to protect our patients, visitors and staff against Covid-19. Maintaining your safety is a top priority to us while planning and providing your care and treatment. From June 2023, hospital surgical face masks are not compulsory in our hospitals for the majority of patients and visitors. Surgical face masks remain compulsory for anyone who is suspected of having, or confirmed as having, Covid- 19.
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
- Find out how to order self-testing kits.
- See our guidance for visitors.
- 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.
COVID-19 Recovery
Download the COVID-19 recovery information booklet below:
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.
For more information please visit: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus