Visiting Westmead
Visiting hours
Visiting hours on the wards are from 10am to 8pm, with a rest period during the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
During the rest period, only parents and carers can stay with their child. Check with the ward for rest period times and ask family and friends not to visit during this time.
For visiting hours on Wade Ward and Hall Ward at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, please contact the nursing manager.
Friends and family can only visit your child if you are present or if you have informed the ward in advance. The ward staff will explain this process to you.
Intensive Care Unit
Only two people at a time, including parents/carers, are allowed to visit a child in the Intensive Care Unit.
Friends and family may only visit a child who is in intensive care if the parent or carer has told staff first.
Restricted access
All wards have limited access after visiting hours and only parents/ carers can be on the ward after hours.
Some areas of the Hospital, such as the Intensive Care Units, have restricted access and are locked 24 hours a day.
If visitors have a cold or another illness
Sick children pick up infections very easily. If visitors have a cold or another illness, please ask them not to visit.
If you think you have been in contact with a contagious illness, such as chicken pox or measles, please do not visit the Hospital.
If you are unsure, please phone the Hospital to get some advice.
Hospital map
See our hospital map to view a level by level directory of our services, facilities, wards and clinical areas.