The maternity stay
We have a wide range of staff who work on the unit including nursing associates, midwives, clinical educators, healthcare support workers, consultants and registrars.
You may meet other health professionals who visit regularly, such as hearing screeners, dieticians and radiographers. If you would like to speak to our consultants or ward manager, please ask your baby’s named nurse and they will be happy to assist you.
Parent facilities
Parent facilities
Visitors and parents may use the Day Room to make themselves a drink. Please ensure that the drink has a lid on if you are taking it onto the ward.
Fire alarm testing
Fire alarm testing takes place every Tuesday morning. When leaving the unit for any length of time, please make staff aware of your absence. This is to ensure staff know your whereabouts in the event of a fire.
Parking
For further details follow this link: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/hospitals/lincoln-county/parking/
Food options
Food including deliveries and vending machines
Dads/partners are not provided with meals. See below for details of coffee shops/restaurant.
Takeaways/deliveries
Takeaways can be delivered to the hospital. However, partners need to take responsibility for collecting the food.
Hospital coffee shops
Main reception (ULHTEA)
The coffee shop serves a full range of hot and cold items along with a variety of sandwiches, salads and cakes together with hot and cold drinks. Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Antenatal clinic in the maternity building (ground floor)
The coffee shop serves a full range of hot and cold items along with a variety of sandwiches, salads and cakes, plus hot and cold drinks. Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
County Restaurant/hospital canteen
The County Restaurant offers a wide selection of hot and cold meals, sandwiches and a range of cakes and confectionery. As well as the self-service salad bar, there are freshly prepared baguettes at the made to order counter. Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, CLOSED. Please note there is limited seating for patients but take-away is available.
Walkway between the maternity building and the main hospital building
There is an indoor walkway leading from antenatal ground floor to the main hospital. However, it does take around 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the main hospital. If you require a wheelchair, please speak to a member of staff.
Getting to hospital and visiting
Getting to the hospital
Please follow the link for directions to the hospital: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/hospitals/lincoln-county/directions/
Parking
Please see the link for information on parking:
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/hospitals/lincoln-county/parking/
Visiting
Visiting partners for Labour ward are welcome at any time.
Antenatal ward visiting times for partners are 9am to 9pm
Postnatal ward visiting times for partners are 9am to 9pm
Family members/friends/neighbours visiting times are 2pm to 8pm
Accommodation
Accommodation
Please note that dads/partners are only permitted to stay overnight on the ward due to an individual care plan/clinical needs of the mother.
Hospital accommodation
High quality apartment share accommodation is located on our hospital site and subject to availability. It is for relatives of patients, people attending training courses or interviews and contractors working on our sites. All apartments have secure access, shared lounges/dining areas, fully equipped kitchens and individual bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
For enquiries please contact the accommodation booking clerk on 01476 464487 or by emailing [email protected]
Local alternatives
Premier Inn, Lincoln City Centre/Broadgate, Lincoln LN2 5AQ. Telephone number: 03333 219305
Travelodge, Lincoln City Centre/16 Tentercroft St, Lincoln LN5 7DB. Telephone number: 08719 846543
The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN. Telephone number: 01522 520348
Toilets
Visitor toilets are on Nettleham ward and Bardney ward.
Dad/partners staying overnight on the ward due to partner’s clinical need
If a plan has been put into place for a partner to stay overnight, mothers are usually allocated a side room with ensuite facilities which partners can use.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital sites, including car parks. E-cigarettes and vaping is permitted in outdoor areas of the hospital if it is not done near others.
Local shops/supermarkets
A shop is located near the main hospital entrance, which has a range of ready-to-eat sweet and savoury foods, as well as gifts, cards, toiletries, clothing, magazines, books and newspapers. There is a free to use cash machine.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7.30pm
Saturday 8.30am to 7.00pm
Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Contacting the ward
We know it can be a worrying time when your loved one is in hospital and you will want to know how they are. It would help if only one member of the family contacts the ward after 1pm and they can pass on the information to the rest of the family. The telephone number for maternity is 01522 573138.
Launderette
The hospital does not offer launderette services for patients and families therefore the nearest services are located at Abbey Washeteria at 197 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5JP.
Security and ward rounds
Security
There is an intercom system on the main door, please press the buzzer. If the buzzer is not answered immediately, please be patient as staff may be busy with mums and babies. For security reasons please do not let anyone else through the doors with you.
Please note the main entrance of the maternity block is locked at 10pm and reopens at 6am.
These security measures are in place to keep your baby safe so please help us to do this.
Ward rounds
If your partner is under the care of a consultant obstetrician they will be reviewed by a doctor once per day and more often if experiencing any complications. Your partner will have an opportunity to ask questions and develop a plan of care with their doctor and the midwife.
Counselling and psychology
Counselling and psychology
We understand this is a challenging time with lots of ups and downs. Please seek support from the Maternity team, if you feel you need it. We also have a qualified counselling psychologist – please talk to staff for more information.
Feedback
We would love to hear all about your/your partners maternity experience – what worked well or not so well? This information is then fed back into the system where improvements are made and praise is celebrated. Please contact [email protected] for more details and/or scan the QR code below with your smart device. Any questions please ask a member of maternity staff.