Staying in hospital

A person who stays in hospital overnight is called an inpatient

You might stay in hospital because you are unwell and need treatment to make you better

You will stay on a ward. This is a room in the hospital with beds for people staying in hospital

The people staying in your room will have a similar illness to you

If you are a woman, you will stay in a room with other women

If you are a man, you will stay in a room with other men

You might stay in hospital for one night or more nights

You can read more about staying in hospital in our easy read booklets