The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath has taken the difficult decision to suspend visiting until further notice, to help protect patients and staff.

The only exceptional circumstances where one visitor – an immediate family member or carer – will be permitted to visit are:

• Birthing partner accompanying a woman in labour

• Parent or appropriate adult visiting your child

• Patients nearing end of life

• Parent or carer accompanying a vulnerable adult

People are asked to contact the ward in advance to discuss appropriate arrangements. There is a dedicated ‘Keeping in Touch’ service to pass on a message to your loved one in hospital. Email: [email protected] or call: 01225 826984.