Once your date of admission is agreed, you will receive a letter of confirmation and instructions explaining what time you should arrive at the hospital and what you should bring with you. You will also be informed if you need to fast prior to your surgery. A relative or friend is welcome to accompany you upon admission.

When you arrive at the hospital, please report to reception. You will be greeted by a member of staff, who will show you to your room. They will then complete the necessary paperwork and introduce you to the facilities in your room. A Patient Information Folder is also available in all rooms, which contains useful information about your stay.

Shortly after your arrival, you will be visited by a nurse, who will ask you a series of questions and explain what will happen when. This is also a good opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Before your operation, you will also be visited in your room by your consultant surgeon and your anaesthetist.