With the reduction in flu and respiratory cases presenting at our Emergency Departments, we are stepping down our enhanced mask wearing measures for patients, visitors and staff at our hospitals.
Patients and visitors are no longer asked or expected to wear masks in our Emergency Departments or routinely on our wards.
Patients and visitors who wish to wear masks are still welcome to do so if they wish. Routine NHS procedures for wearing masks as part of regular PPE when delivering care to patients and in areas with high risks of transmission remain in place.