There are four main wards at the Biggart Hospital:
- McMillan Ward
- Lindsay Ward
- Buchanan Ward
- Urquhart Ward
What to bring with you
Although the Biggart is a hospital, it is not an acute hospital. We encourage patients to get up, get dressed and take part in daily activities, rather than staying in bed or wearing pyjamas throughout the day.
To help support this, patients should bring at least the following items:
What to bring
- three comfortable outfits or day clothes
- nightwear
- underwear
- socks
- suitable full shoes, for example, trainers or hard‑soled slippers
- toiletries, such as shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush and deodorant
- personal items that are essential or important to you
Please ensure that clothes are suitable for:
- moving around the ward
- attending the physiotherapy gym and other rehabilitation areas
Electronics such as tablets, mobile phones or laptops may be brought into hospital, but this is at the patient’s own risk. Staff cannot take responsibility for any loss, faults or damage. Any electronic items must be handed to staff so they can be safety‑tested by an electrician before use.
Tell us about you
It is helpful for the nursing team if you prepare some background information about you, such as:
- your usual daily routine
- any support you normally receive at home
- how easily you can walk or move
- any equipment or aids you use, for example walking aids, hearing aids, glasses
- how you usually manage to wash and dress
- how you make your meals
- how you prefer to communicate
- what matters to you – your likes, dislikes or anything that helps you feel comfortable
- what support you were receiving before coming into hospital
- any concerns you would like the team to be aware of
This information helps the team understand:
- your starting point
- what you can work towards during your rehabilitation
It is helpful for us to have this as soon as possible after you are admitted.
Power of Attorney
If you have Power of Attorney for the patient, please provide the document so a copy can be added to the medical notes. The original document will be returned to you.
Having a copy of the Power of Attorney helps the clinical team understand who is legally able to make decisions or be consulted about the patient’s care, should this be required. It also ensures that staff can share appropriate information with the correct person and involve you fully in discussions about treatment, care planning, and discharge arrangements.
If you are unsure whether you hold Power of Attorney, or if you are in the process of arranging one, the team can advise you on what information they need in the meantime.
Find out more about Power of Attorney.