Visiting PICU

Visiting times

As a parent, you are encouraged to be with your child as often as you wish.

Supervised visits by brothers and sisters are welcome, however, if your child is critically ill it might be better for siblings to wait until improvement has been made.

Relatives and friends are welcome to visit but a parent must be present as no-one can see your child without your permission and presence. A maximum of two visitors are able to be with you and your child at any time.

Rest times and visiting hours for relatives: 

  • PICU rest time is from noon-3pm
  • Visiting hours for relatives and friends is 10am鈥�12pm and 3pm-8pm
  • Visiting hours are limited for children in PICU as they require time to rest and recover.

Access: 

  • The PICU doors are locked 24-hours a day
  • Please use the intercom on the wall outside the department to speak with a staff member
  • They can see you on camera and will unlock the doors to let you in
  • Please don鈥檛 let others follow you into the ward
  • To exit PICU you must press the green button on the left-hand side of the wall near the exit door to unlock the doors.

Parking

For information about parking at The Children鈥檚 hospital at Westmead see the Patient handbook.