24 August 2020
An online visitor booking system is now available for one birthing partner to book a slot to visit their loved one on Wards 24 (antenatal) and Ward 25 (postnatal) at University Hospital, Coventry.
To access the system and book your slot from Tuesday 25 August 2020 onwards, please visit: https://uhcw-visitors.co.uk
The system, funded by UHCW Charity, will allow you to book visiting slots from midday until 4pm seven days a week.
To book a visiting slot:
Gaynor Armstrong, Group Director of Midwifery, said: “We understand how hard the visiting restrictions have been for family and friends of patients, and our team has been working extremely hard behind the scenes to allow visitors safely back into our hospital.
“The introduction of the visitor booking system is really positive news and it will enable us to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and staff whilst reintroducing birthing partners.
“Following the launch of the system in the Maternity department we’re looking at introducing it into other areas of the Trust.
“We’d also like to say a huge thank you to everyone that has supported us during this difficult time.”
During your visit you will be expected to comply with social distancing rules and you will need to wear a face covering at all times.
As previously, chosen birth partners are able to stay on site throughout labour and birth for Labour Ward Triage and the Labour Ward.
Visiting on compassionate grounds remains the same and must be agreed with the Ward Manager or Nurse in Charge.
Please be advised that no visiting is currently permitted for the Antenatal Clinic or the Fetal Wellbeing Unit due to the restricted physical space within the waiting area and clinical rooms which means we are unable to maintain safe social distancing.
One partner is able to attend week 12 and 20 maternity scans and partners are still unable to attend growth scans at this moment in time.
Visiting restrictions at our hospitals are kept under continuous review. Thank you for your continued support in helping us to keep patients, visitors and staff safe.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, e.g. fever, loss of taste or continuous new cough, please DO NOT attend for a blood test.
Earlier this year, the Government revised the guidance on Shielding for CEV patients. All those who have been identified as CEV have been advised to follow the same guidance as everyone else, whilst potentially thinking about extra precautions you could take to reduce your chance of catching COVID-19.
Taking into account this guidance, and the evidence that most patients have now resumed having their blood tests at their usual preferred location, UHCW will no longer be providing the Shielding phlebotomy service from Monday 13 December 2021. You will need to make arrangements to get your blood tests done, as you did prior to the pandemic at locations across Coventry and Warwickshire at www.uhcw.nhs.uk/bloodtests If your specialist has requested a blood test which is due to be taken prior to Monday 13th December, you can expect it to take place at a ‘Pop-up’ clinic, as before. Any blood tests required after this date will need to be a booked appointment.
You can keep up to date with the latest advice from the Government and from UHCW on the following website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
April 2020 NEW - This Clinic is now by appointment. Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm
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Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.