Visiting hours extended from 1 April

Visiting hours at West Suffolk Hospital and Newmarket Community Hospital have changed. From 1 April, visiting is 10am–8pm (previously 2pm–8pm). A maximum of two visitors per patient remains in place. Please do not visit if you feel unwell.

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Increased presence of norovirus at the West Suffolk Hospital

Last updated: 11pm, Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Currently

  • F3 Ward is closed
  • F9 Ward has reopened

To keep the spread of winter illnesses, such as norovirus, to a minimum, the Trust has stepped up its infection prevention and control processes, including enhanced cleaning schedules and practices.

It is important that those wishing to visit our sites only do so if they have not had any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours:

  • diarrhoea
  • vomiting
  • high temperature
  • persistent dry cough.

As ever, patients are encouraged to use our services wisely, and consider using NHS 111, seeing your GP, or visiting your local pharmacist. If you do need emergency care, please continue coming forward.

Please note: the information above is subject to rapid changes.