Visiting James

Hello,

This is Alasdair, James' brother and temporary P.A.

I have set up an email account to help organise James's time. Using Google calendars, Beanie and I will do our best to enable all those who have expressed an interest in visiting James to do so. When James is ready to organise visits himself he can then take over this email account and fire me!

James transferred from Newcastle to London on Saturday and is now in Ward AW4 at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road. His short term memory is a little hazy, so he’s forgotten some of the visits to Newcastle made by friends and family. He’s very apologetic about this, but now much better at remembering things. Understandably, he needs lots of sleep – but when he’s awake he’s alert, talkative and responsive.

Visitors are very important at this point in the recovery process and Team Poole would like to open the proverbial doors. To help structure James's day we’d like to suggest that if you want to visit James you book a slot. Visiting times for AW4 are between 2.30pm and 7.30pm and we have been suggested twenty minute slots. This timing should be strictly adhered to as we have been advised by the medics that frequent rest periods are crucial to James's recovery. We mustn’t wear him out. As time goes by, you will be able to visit him more frequently and for longer periods of time.

To book a slot, just reply to this email address and we will book you in for a visit. Alternatively, contact me on:

Alasdair: 07859 024750

or Beanie: 07740 576182

We will confirm your visit by email, text or carrier pigeon as soon as possible.

Weekends are going to be very busy. Please bear in mind that those coming from further afield may only be able to visit at the weekend.

I will regularly send out a spreadsheet showing James's availability.

With love and thanks

Team Poole
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