Information for Visitors

At Cygnet Lodge Brighouse we recognise that it is important for service users to keep in contact with their family and friends.

Arranging a visit

Visits should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Please telephone 01484 405900 to do this. If the service user is in agreement, a convenient time will be arranged and the visit will go ahead at the discretion of the nurse in charge.

What to expect on arrival

On arrival please ring the intercom bell by the front door. You will be asked your name and who you are visiting through the intercom system. A member of staff will come to the front door to greet you, you will be asked to sign in the visitors’ book. You will be shown to the visitors’ room or one of the other lounges. Some visits will be supervised by a member of our nursing team.

Children

Children under the age of 18 are only allowed to spend time in the designated visitors’ room. A full assessment needs to be completed prior to any child visit and this may involve a Social Worker visiting the child at home and speaking to the relevant people. This assessment will be completed as quickly as possible but visits are not able to take place until it has been done. If a child visit is anticipated then please contact the ward staff so that they can initiate this process.

Parking

There is a small car park to the side of the building; parking in this car park is free of charge. There is also on-street parking.

Places to stay

Holiday Inn Hotel
Brighouse
Clifton Village
Brighouse
HD6 4HW
Tel: 0871 942 9013

Cedar Court Hotel
Lindley Moor Rd
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 3RH
Tel: 01422 375 431

What not to bring

In the interest of safety and security the following items listed below are banned from the Unit:

  • ALCOHOL
  • DANGEROUS WEAPONS
  • PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (unless authorised by the RC and MDT)
  • UNLICENSED PORNOGRAPHY
  • ILLICIT DRUGS OR NON PRESCRIBED MEDICINES
  • ANY ITEM THE NURSE IN CHARGE FEELS WOULD PRESENT A RISK

Lodge Brighouse

Contact the hospital

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse 60 Rastrick Common Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 3EL Tel: 01484 405900
Fax: 01484 405905