We have a dedicated social worker team and carer lead who can be contacted on 01274 686767.
What to expect on arrival
Once at the Main Entrance visitors will need to buzz on the intercom system to gain entry to the hospital. The receptionist will ask who you are visiting and ask you to sign in the visitors book and take a seat. We do ask that ID is provided.
The ward will be contacted on your behalf via reception, a staff member from that ward will greet you in reception and from here take you to an allocated visitor’s room which may be on or off the ward.
Visits may be supervised or unsupervised, this is individually assessed dependent on service user need.
Visiting Times
There are no set hospital visiting times but visits and times will be determined by each ward, telephone 01274 686767 for more information.
We try to accommodate visits on all occasions however due to room availability do ask where possible that visits are booked 24 hours in advance. This ensures that you have an appropriate space for your visit.
Service user agreement must take place prior to visits being granted. Visits will go ahead at the discretion of the Nurse in charge.
Children
Before a child visit takes place the ward attached Therapeutic Social Worker is required to liaise with the family (by telephone, visit or letter) and if necessary with the Care Co-ordinator and the referring team.
A short assessment (verbal or written) ought to be provided for the members of the MDT in order to reach a final decision regarding the visit.
Children under the age of 16 may visit only when accompanied by an adult (who is a non-patient). Visits by children are to take place off the ward in our family visiting room.
Parking
There are designated car parking spaces for visitors to Cygnet Hospital Bierley, these spaces are at the front of the building close to our main entrance. Disabled bays are also available. Parking in this car park is free of charge.
Places to Stay
Cedar Court Leeds / Bradford
Mayo Avenue
Rooley Lane
Bradford
BD5 8HW
Tel: 0845 4090418
www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk
Premier Inn
Wakefield Road
Drighlington
Leeds
West Yorkshire
BD11 1EA
T: 0871 527 8580
What not to bring
To ensure the safety of our service users, visitors and staff, Cygnet Hospital Bierley operates a list of contraband items which are not allowed on the unit. Please do not bring any of the items on the list below to the unit. You will be asked when signing in if you have any of these items. Staff may ask to search your bags before entry to the unit.
- Batteries
- Alcohol
- Any sharp instrument or tools
- Blue Tac / Chewing Gum / Medicines
- Plastic / carrier bags or cling film
- Cleaning products (including bleach) / illicit drugs / solvents
- Firearms or replica firearms
- Illicit drugs or “legal highs”
- Knives of any sorts
- Lighters/ matches / lighter fuel and pressurised canister
- Liquids (harmful / corrosive and or flammable)
- Metal coat hangers / string / ropes / cords etc
- Illegal pornographic material
- Extension Cables or Leads
We also have a restricted item list which is assessed on an individual service user/ ward basis. If you wish to bring specific items that may be on this list, please discuss with the ward team.
