Coming to ward E17?

Bringing your child to hospital can be a stressful event, and for parents too!

In this short video, these parents share how stressful their first visit to Nottingham Children's Hospital was.

Here are some resources if your child needs to be admitted to Ward E17:

Travelling to Nottingham Children's Hospital and parking

Click here for information on travel to Nottingham Children's Hospital and parking

What to bring when your child needs to stay in hospital

• Baby milk and nappies, wet wipes etc
• Clothes for you and your child
• Toiletries for yourself – any creams, gels or make up you regularly use
• If you take any medication yourself, don’t forget to bring it with you and make sure you have enough to last until you return home
• Phones/tablets/laptops and their chargers
• Your child’s favourite toys, games, books, as well as any books or pastimes you both may enjoy e.g. puzzle books, magazines or small craft activites
• Your child’s favourite cuddly toy and maybe photographs of friends, family or pets
• Diary/organiser/notebooks/pens
• Favourite snacks and drinks
• Pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns
• Washing powder or liquid

Letting people help you

It may be difficult for you to think about what is happening outside the hospital or be willing to accept help from family and friends. 

You may have always been able to manage without this but having a child who has a long term condition will mean hospital visits and possibly in-patient stays and there is nothing wrong with accepting or asking for help from those around you. 

People often want to help and accepting it is not a sign of failure on your part – we all need help in difficult times.

Have a look at our list of ideas about how others may be able to help you and share these with your family and friends.

Interpreters

If English is not your first language please contact us before your child's admission so we can arrange for an appropriate interpreter to be available.

We are always happy for you to contact us if you have any questions about your child's kidney problem, their treatment, a planned procedure or admission.