Changes to maternity restrictions from Monday 12 April

As the spread of the Coronavirus evolves, we are now able to relax some of our restrictions around partners / support people coming into the unit. These changes will take place from 12 April 2021.

All partners / support people accompanying pregnant women to their appointments or visiting the maternity unit may attend subject to a negative lateral flow test (LFD).  It is the responsibility of the partner / support person to arrange an LFD test before attending.

• Visiting guidance at a glance
• Leaflet:Information for maternity visitors to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital and community maternity clinics during Covid-19
• How to book an LFD test
• Video explaining the changes