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Visitor Notice

Please do not visit if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms | Masks and hand hygiene are required upon entry | Thank you for helping keep our patients and staff safe

Sending Love!

Send a Message

Would you like to send a message to your friend or loved one? Maybe they don't have a phone or can't skype? You can send your message, including pictures and or video, to the email address below and our staff will make sure it gets to the patient.

Video Callling

Why not ask for a “virtual visit” using video calling. These video calls can be facilitated through WhatsApp.

Email your video call request to sendinglove@ioh.ie

Sample email: include the patient’s full name and ward name. Include the telephone number for facilitating the WhatsApp video call.

Requests will be sent to the ward communication teams between 9am -1pm Monday – Friday. Video calls will be facilitated Monday to Friday from 9am – 4pm. One of the ward communication team members will be in touch with you to arrange the video call.

sendinglove@ioh.ie