If you have to stay in hospital overnight you will usually stay on a ward.
When you stay on a ward for one or more nights you are called an inpatient.
If you have to stay overnight you should bring:
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Any medicines you are taking
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Your hospital passport (for patients with learning disabilities) – this provides hospital staff with important information about you and your health so they have a better understanding of your needs
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Hearing aids and glasses
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Nightwear
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Dressing gown
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Slippers
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Spare set of clean clothes
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2 towels
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Wash bag with soap, flannel, toothbrush and hairbrush
