Royal Preston Hospital have changed their rules surrounding visiting during the pandemic.

Patients are now allowed one visitor per day for an hour. Arrangements to visit a patient need to be made directly with the relevant ward.

Visits can be between 2-3pm or 6-7pm.

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Some wards, such as Critical Care, may have further flexibility on these times.

Visitors will need to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test before they can enter the ward. This means visitors will have to test themselves prior to attending the hospital and demonstrating the negative test before entering the ward area.

If you would prefer to use FaceTime rather than visiting the hospital, this will remain in place.

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