Visitor access to our hospices is restricted to protect those in our care and our workforce. Although the government have relaxed restrictions we are asking you to respect our guidance for our hospice environment.
Visiting the hospices during Covid-19

Can I visit a patient at the hospice?
Only two people at a time to visit the patient. Rotating for shorter visits is advised.
In immediate end of life situations and at the discretion of the nurse in charge additional visitors might be able to come in for short visits – please speak to the teams on the unit.
Please do not visit if you have any potential symptoms. (NHS list here)
Can families visit outside the visiting times of 2pm to 7pm?
Longer exposure to any potential undiagnosed Covid-19 infection increases the likelihood of transmission.
Is there testing available for visitors?
Please do not visit if you have any potential symptoms. (NHS list here)
Please do not visit if you have a confirmed case in your household.
Do I need to wear a mask when visiting?
For our masks please collect from the collection point and place mask in the designated bin when you exit the hospice.
Can children visit the hospices?
Can pregnant women visit?
The person I am visiting is awaiting test results, can I visit?
Can I video call a patient?
Please ask if you would like to arrange a video call with a patient Mount Edgcumbe Hospice 01726 65711 or St Julia’s Hospice 01736 759070.
We understand this is a difficult time. If you have any visiting requests please talk to our nursing team. Please respect our decisions – we try to be flexible to fit individual needs, but we also have a duty to look after the safety of all our patients and our staff.