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Before you arrive

When coming to hospital it’s important to bring the right items to help make your stay more comfortable and ensure your care team has the information they need.

For occupational health and safety reasons, we ask that you only bring essential items into hospital with you. Please limit your items to a small bag about the size of an airline carry-on suitcase or to a maximum of 10kg. 

Please do not bring valuables or large amounts of money to the hospital. The hospital cannot take responsibility for personal belongings and valuables.

When you arrive, you’ll need to check in so we can confirm your personal details are correct.

If you are wanting to deliver food or belongings to patients at Western Health, please refer to our guidelines.

See below for what items you’ll need to bring with you depending on the treatment and services you receive at Western Health.

Patient journey information booklet

The Western Health Your Healthcare Journey document explains what to expect throughout your time at Western Health. 

It covers your rights and responsibilities as a patient, key safety information, and how we work in partnership with you, your family and carers to deliver safe, respectful and high-quality care. 

It also provides practical information to help you feel informed, supported and involved in your healthcare journey from admission through to discharge.

Translated information

The Western Health Your Healthcare Journey document has been translated into the following languages:

What to bring to hospital

Adult day surgery

Adult inpatient/overnight stay

Child inpatient/overnight stay

Maternity

Specialist outpatient clinic appointments

In the case of a life threatening emergency, call 000.
Emergency