iOS - Android This will allow us to manage the environment and maintain physical distancing within multi-occupancy rooms within inpatient areas and also across the communal areas.Essential visiting has been and will continue to be supported with staff taking a compassionate person centred approach for each individual patient.Trudi Marshall, nurse director said: “We understand that patients in hospital are having a challenging time and want to have their family and friends around them for support.“Unfortunately, we have seen a rise in the number of Covid patients in our hospitals, and it is our priority to protect our patients and staff as much as is possible.