Send flowers to Royal Sussex County Hospital – same-day delivery
Sending flowers to a loved one at the Royal Sussex County Hospital is a thoughtful way to brighten their stay, especially when you cannot be there in person. As Brighton's largest teaching hospital, the Royal Sussex County Hospital sits on Eastern Road in Kemptown, just a short walk from the seafront, and cares for patients from across Brighton, Hove and the wider East Sussex region. Whether your friend or family member is recovering on a general ward, attending the cardiac unit, or staying with a relative in the maternity department, a fresh bouquet can make the clinical environment feel a little more like home. Our local florists hand-arrange every bouquet on the morning of delivery and dispatch them directly to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, ensuring the freshest possible blooms arrive at the patient's bedside or the ward reception desk. Drivers are familiar with the layout of the hospital, including the Thomas Kemp Tower, the Barry Building and the newer Louisa Martindale Building, which opened in 2023 and now houses many of the inpatient wards. This local knowledge helps us avoid delays and deliver within the hospital's general visiting hours, typically between 11am and 8pm, although individual wards at the Royal Sussex County Hospital may set their own times. When placing your order, please include the patient's full name, ward name and, if known, the bed number. If the patient has been discharged or moved, our team will contact you to arrange redirection to a home address in Brighton or the surrounding area. We recommend choosing compact, low-pollen arrangements such as roses, lisianthus, alstroemeria or seasonal mixed posies, as some wards at the Royal Sussex County Hospital restrict heavily scented flowers like lilies, particularly in respiratory and oncology areas. For same-day delivery to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, orders placed before 1pm Monday to Saturday are usually delivered the same afternoon. We also serve nearby hospitals and care facilities across Brighton and Hove, including the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, which shares the same Eastern Road site. Sending a bouquet is a simple, heartfelt gesture, and our team is here to make the process easy, reliable and personal from your front door to the patient's bedside.
Frequently asked questions about flowers to Royal Sussex County Hospital
What are the visiting hours for delivering flowers to the Royal Sussex County Hospital?
General visiting hours at the Royal Sussex County Hospital are typically between 11am and 8pm, although individual wards may set their own schedules, particularly in critical care, maternity and paediatrics. Our couriers aim to deliver during these hours so the flowers can be received either directly by the patient or by ward staff at the reception desk. If no one is available on the ward, the bouquet will be left at the main reception in the Louisa Martindale Building for collection.
Can you deliver flowers to a specific ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital?
Yes, we can deliver to any ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, including the Barry Building, Thomas Kemp Tower and the newer Louisa Martindale Building. To ensure smooth delivery, please provide the patient's full name and the exact ward name when ordering. If you are unsure of the ward, our team can contact the hospital's main switchboard on your behalf, or the bouquet can be left at the central reception for ward staff to collect during their rounds.
What types of flowers are suitable for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital?
We recommend choosing fresh, low-pollen and lightly scented arrangements for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, such as roses, alstroemeria, lisianthus, freesias or seasonal posies. Strongly perfumed flowers like lilies and chrysanthemums are best avoided, particularly on respiratory, oncology and intensive care wards where allergies and sensitivities may be a concern. Compact bouquets in a box or hand-tied wrap are ideal, as bedside space is often limited and vases are not always available on busy hospital wards.