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Hospital bag checklist

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Hospital bag cheecklist Patient Information

Date of issue: July 2025

 

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Hospital bag checklist

Please make sure you have all the items you need before an admission to hospital. The following items will be helpful during your stay.

  • 2-3 sets of day clothes
  • 2-3 sets of nightwear
  • Underwear and socks
  • Comfortable and supportive footwear such as slippers or shoes

Other items that might help

  • Everyday items such as glasses, hearing aids and teeth
  • Toiletries such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, a hairbrush, shampoo and soap
  • Prescription or over-the-counter medications from home
  • Entertainment items such as books, electronic devices and activities

See also our How to prepare for a stay in hospital page

 

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