This section provides information about what to expect during a hospital admission and how to support your child.
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Hospital admissions…what to expect
Sometimes, children and young people need to go to hospital for the day, or longer, for monitoring, tests or a procedure such as an operation. The information below should help you get ready and have an idea of what to expect.
Types of hospital admission
Important tip – Following hospital instructions
Make sure you read any information the hospital has provided about your child’s hospital admission such as:
Fasting
Your child may need to avoid food and/or drinks for a certain amount of time before their procedure. If this is not done their procedure may be delayed or cancelled until they have fasted properly.
Calling to confirm admission
You might be told to call the number provided to confirm there is a bed available.
When you arrive…
The admitting process differs at every hospital but the following are some things you can expect to happen when your child has a planned hospital admission.