Free guest internet rolled out at local inpatient wards

Prospect Place will benefit from free guest internet

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out guest internet on 25 of its inpatient wards, including Hollingworth Ward, Moorside Ward and Prospect Place, based at Birch Hill Hospital, and Stansfield Place in Rochdale.

Following guidance from the CQC, the roll out is the first phase of a project to bring free internet to service users and visitors across the whole of Pennine Care.

Once rolled out, these groups will be able to access secure wi-fi from their phone or tablets. 

The wi-fi connection is designed to include protection against inappropriate content, with monitoring software, password-required access and the option for nominated admins to revoke access at any time.

Jessica Lever, Project Support Facilitator with Pennine Care’s Department of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), said: “The guest wi-fi is another step towards demonstrating our commitment to improving patient experience and patient care.

“Patients staying on the wards can benefit from improved contact with their loved ones and also the chance to learn new skills and knowledge to help them achieve their full potential.