National Orthopaedic Hospital | National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh

WE ARE EXPERIENCING POSTAL DELAYS

If you are expecting a letter from the Hospital, it may take a little longer to arrive. An Post is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, resulting in delays. We would like to thank you for your patience as we look forward to the resumption of normal services.

SCHEDULED TO ATTEND FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR PROCEDURE?

If you recently returned from a country that is not on the Government Green List, please do not attend the Hospital until the recommended 14-day quarantine period has passed. Click here to view the HSE Travel and Coronavirus Guidelines and Government Green List.

The wearing of face coverings is mandatory for patients of 13 years and older. Cloth masks, surgical masks and face visors must be worn to prevent the spread of infection.

When attending the Hospital for an appointment or procedure, please come alone, unless you are a paediatric patient or require assistance. Patients can be dropped off and collected at designated set-down areas close to the main hospital reception and clinic areas.

To ensure the safety of our patients, family members and friends of patients will be denied access to Hospital, and visitors are not permitted at this time.

VIRTUAL CLINIC APPOINTMENTS

Click here to access the Virtual Clinic

This facility is for patients who have received notice of a scheduled appointment. Virtual Clinic appointment letters are issued by post. Patients must attend their Virtual Clinic Appointment on the date and time specified in the appointment letter.

Please note that if you do not have a scheduled appointment, you will not be seen.

ATTENDING FOR A MEETING, CONFERENCE OR EVENT?

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To download details of the Hospital’s COVID-19 restrictions, procedures and advice to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff and patients.

We ask that all visitors to the Hospital adhere to the guidelines set out in this document and wish to thank you for your co-operation in this regard.

RESUMPTION OF ELECTIVE SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINIC APPOINTMENTS

We are delighted the Hospital has resumed elective surgical procedures and outpatient clinic appointments.

Appointments will be rescheduled in due course and patients can expect to receive a letter or phone call confirming the date and time of attendance. Please bear with us during this time.

To comply with Department of Health physical distancing recommendations and ensure the safety of our patients, we will be operating at reduced capacity.

We would like to thank you for your continued patience in this regard.

VISITOR RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE

In the interest of public safety, visitors are not permitted to the Hospital at this time.

Laundry and other personal items can be collected/dropped off at the main reception from 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm, and we will ensure your loved one receives these in a timely manner.

If your relative has a communications device and requires assistance, we will help them to keep in contact with you.

You can call the nursing team for patient updates daily between 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm.