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Overnight stay agreement (Percy Philips or Mendip Wards)

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Percy Philips Postnatal Ward or Mendip Transitional Care Ward

We welcome you to stay on the ward overnight to support your partner/companion. There are recliner chairs for you to rest or sleep on overnight. If you cannot stay, our team of midwives and maternity care assistants will support your partner/companion. 

The food on the wards is reserved for patients. If you would like a hot meal, you are welcome to arrange a delivery to the security office. 

To keep a safe and comfortable environment for all, we ask you to agree to the conditions outlined below before staying overnight. We may ask you to sign a document saying this. This includes adherence to local policies on health and safety, fire safety, and infection control. 

Other children cannot stay overnight.  

Safety

  •  Please sign in when you enter the ward in case of a fire or evacuation.
  • If the fire alarm rings, follow the instructions from the ward staff.
  • Do not take your baby off the ward at any time.
  • Wear non-slip shoes/slippers.
  • Please be courteous and respectful of other women on the ward by staying with your partner while you are on the ward.
  • Use the chair at the bedside to sit in – some of these recline.
  • Linen (e.g. sheets and towels) are for patients only. 

Security

  • You cannot leave the ward between 22:00 and 08:00.
    • If you feel you are likely to be able to leave during this time, please visit your partner in the day.
  • Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Trust grounds.
  • We may decline a partner/companion staying if there are concerns about the safety of mothers, babies, and staff on the ward.
  • North Bristol Trust operates a Zero Tolerance policy on violent, disruptive, or aggressive behaviour and security will be called to assist at any time if you are asked to leave but refuse.

Infection control

  • Do not sleep in the bed with your partner.
  • Linen (e.g. sheets and towels) are for patients only.
  • Do no sleep in any vacant bends. These may be occupied by a new patient at any time during the day or night.
  • Do not sleep on the floor – this space must be kept clear in case of an emergency.
  • We do not recommend sleeping with the baby in the bed or reclining chair. Cots are provided for babies. (For more information visit (Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - NHS).
  • Use hand gel when entering the ward. Wash your hands before and after you help care for the mother or baby.

Dignity, noise, and facilities

  • Remain fully dressed while on the ward. We wish to preserve the dignity and privacy of everyone, including staff.
  • Keep noise levels down and turn mobile phones to silent between 22:00 and 07:00.
  • There is a designated toilet for visitors. Please do not use any other toilet or washing facilities.
  • Hot drinks are available, we kindly ask you to make a small donation in one of the boxes on the ward. 

How you can support your partner

  • Nappy changes.
  • Help your partner move about.
  • Make refreshments.
  • Keep the bedspace tidy.
  • Take photos of the early days.
  • Tend to your baby so your partner can get some well-deserved rest.
  • Give your partner reassurance.
  • Remember, the team are here to help 

We welcome any feedback you have about your experience on the ward, and there are QR codes around the ward to do this. 

© North Bristol NHS Trust. This edition published October 2025. Review due October 2028. NBT003814.  

Dr Ed Mew - Anaesthesia

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GMC number: 7134617

Year & location of first qualification: 2011 St George’s, London

Specialty: Anaesthesia

Clinical interests: Regional anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Pre-op assessment

Secretary: Anaesthetic Secretaries

Telephone: Anaesthetic department via switch

Professional memberships:

  • FRCA (Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists)
  • ESRA-DRA (European Society of Regional Anaesthesia- Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia)
  • MAcadMEd (Member of the Academy of medical educators)
  • DMCC (Diploma in the Medical Care of Catastrophes)

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Mr Andrew Tasker - Trauma & Orthopaedics

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GMC number:4740216

Year & location of first qualification: 2000 Kings College London

Specialty: Trauma & Orthopaedics

Clinical interests: Trauma, Shoulder & Elbow

Secretary: Nicola Leigh

Telephone: 0117 414 1621

Professional membership(s): Orthopaedic Trauma Society, British Elbow & Shoulder Society, British Orthopaedic Association

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Tasker

Dr Zsuzsanna Zotter - Urology

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GMC number: 7689586

Year & location of first qualification: 2012, Semmelweis University 

Specialty: Urology

Clinical interests: Upper Tract Uro-oncology, Adrenal Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Endometriosis

Secretary: Gemma Flook 

Telephone: 0117 414 5002

Email: urologykidneyoncologyadminteam@nbt.nhs.uk

Dr. Zsuzsanna Zotter is a Consultant Urologist with a PhD in Immunology and a member of the European Association of Urology. 

After completing her specialist training in Hungary, she pursued advanced fellowship training in reconstructive urology for two years in Queensland, Australia. 

Dr. Zotter was awarded an EAU scholarship in reconstructive surgery, gaining further expertise at a leading global centre in Belgrade. 

She also completed a two-year robotic oncological fellowship at North Bristol NHS Trust, where she now practices as a Consultant.
MD, FEBU, PhD

 

Zotter
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