Information for Patients
Everything you need to know about coming to stay at the hospital.
NHS Trust
Tel: 020 8539 5522
Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR

Welcome to Whipps Cross - The People's Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust aims to put patients first and improve the health of individuals through high quality, cost effective services.
We provide healthcare services to people mainly from Waltham Forest, west Redbridge, Essex and east London, funded by local primary care trusts.
Norovirus update
Visitor restrictions have been lifted at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Two visitors are allowed per patient. Please wash your hands with soap and water when onsite.
Anyone who has had any vomiting and / or diarrhoea within the last 7 days and / or is unwell, feeling unwell (e.g. suffering a tummy bug) should not attend hospital.
First ports of call should be to NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or via the website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk and GP practices, including out-of-hours services.
Urgent referral advice for GPs
Attention all GPs: Please click this link for urgent referral information during this time.
If there is any information or documents you can not find on the website, please email: info@whippsx.nhs.uk to request.
Safeguarding Children - Whipps Cross University Hospital works hard to ensure that all patients including children are cared for in a safe, secure and caring environment. As a result a number of special safeguarding arrangements are in place. For more information please click this link.
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