Visits can mean a quiet conversation, sharing news or spending time around a familiar interest. Ask the person what they would enjoy and discuss current visiting arrangements directly with the home before travelling. Please contact the home for its current visiting arrangements.
Keep relationships part of the conversation.
Check the appointment or visiting arrangements, access needs, where you should arrive and any current instructions. Ask about a suitable space if a private conversation would help. If you feel unwell or circumstances change, call the home to discuss the plan.
Plan a comfortable visit
The person may want different visitors or a different length of visit at different times. Ask how preferences are communicated and how relatives can stay in touch from a distance. Check permission before taking photographs, especially where other people or private information could be included.
Respect choices and privacy
Explore the related pages below for more detailed questions to prepare, then bring the points relevant to the person to your conversation.
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