Bedside entertainment and communication systems
You are here: CHFT Website > Patients > Bedside entertainment and communication systems
Main page contentMobile phones
Mobile phones can be used on public corridors, but they must be switched off in clinical areas as they can interfere with medical equipment.
Mobile phones are considered “in use” whenever they are switched on, since they transmit at regular intervals – so please remember to switch your phone off when in the ward. When using a mobile phone in any area, please be sensitive to other patients around you.
Payphones
There are several payphones positioned in the main corridors around the hospital. These accept all coins. Ask any member of staff to direct you to the nearest one to your ward.
Bedside televisions, radios and telephones
Telephones and televisions with headsets have been installed by most bedsides.
Through the bedside system, you have access to 20 television channels and a selection of radio channels including hospital radio. You can make and receive phone calls, and family and friends can also leave you messages.
The system is operated using a “smart card”, which can be purchased at vending machines located in the main entrance and in the main corridors near the wards.
Costs
Outgoing telephone local and national calls | 10p per minute |
TV package | £2.90 for 24hr period |
| £7.00 for 3 day period |
Internet and games are free when you purchase TV option | £10.00 for 5 day period |
Radio channels | Free of charge |
- £2.90 gives you unlimited TV, Internet and Games over 24 hours
- £7.00 gives you unlimited TV Internet and Games over 3 days
- £10.00 gives you unlimited TV Internet and Games over 10 days
Payments can be made at bedside by debit, credit cards.
Freedom card can be purchased at the vending machines outside the wards.