Before your planned surgery it is a good idea to prepare ahead of time. Please try and limit to hand luggage size only and do not bring valuables or larger amounts of money.

Below is a checklist of items that we advise you to bring:

• Your admission letters.
• If possible, bring an up-to-date list of all your medicines and how you take them
• Mobile phone and charger (headphones can be helpful).
• Toiletries – DO NOT bring aerosol type deodorants as these set off our fire alarm system which leads to attendance by the Fire Service.
• Nightdress, pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers.
• Comfortable day clothes for wearing after your operation and supportive shoes.
• Your glasses if you need them and their case.
• Something to read or other items to help occupy yourself during your stay.
• If you have dentures (false teeth) please bring a container with your name on it to store them in.
• Hearing aid, the case and spare batteries.
• Details of any hospital or clinic appointments happening during your stay.
• A small amount of money as there a couple of retail outlets on site.

Please remove nail varnish,fasle nails or gels before coming to the hospital. This ensures that the clip on your finger to measure oxygen levles works well during your anaesthetic.

Please follow the below link to information leaflet about the Department of scheduled admissions in ARI.

https://www.nhsgrampian.org/globalassets/foidocument/foi-public-documents1---all-documents/1733.pdf