Staying safe during your hospital stay
Your safety is our priority
New! Manage your care online
NHS patients can now register for a secure Patients Know Best account to view appointments, letters, and more, online. Look out for your registration letter or posters in our waiting areas to get started.
Your safety is our priority
You may be feeling anxious about being in hospital, but keeping you safe and well is a priority for the staff looking after you. There are also some simple things you can do to help keep yourself safe during your hospital stay, such as asking for help when needed, protecting yourself from slips and falls and helping to prevent blood clots.
The ‘Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay’ video – which you can view below – offers practical tips on how you can keep yourself safe while you are staying in hospital. There is also a useful leaflet which you can download here. The leaflet is also available in multiple languages on the NHS England website.
The ‘Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay’ leaflet and video provide tips on things you can do to look after your safety during your stay.