COVID- 19: Visiting at The Balfour is now suspended for most visitors

Following instructions from Scottish Government, we have taken the very difficult decision to suspend visiting at the Balfour Hospital for most visitors with immediate effect.

This regrettable decision has been taken to protect our colleagues and patients, and to ensure we take every step possible to safeguard our hospital and healthcare facilities at this time of significant risk.

Until further notice visiting at The Balfour is restricted to:

•         A partner during childbirth

•         A person receiving end-of-life care

•         Individuals with a mental health issue eg dementia

•         Individuals with a learning disability or autism

To support people to feel connected during a hospital stay we have put in place a range of digital solutions to enable patients to speak to their loved ones whilst in Hospital. Our staff are more than happy to support patients to use video conferencing and we would actively encourage them to use Skype, Facebook messenger and facetime to keep in contact with family and friends.

We appreciate your co-operation at this very challenging time.