Free patient and visitor wi-fi

Free internet access is available for patients, visitors, and carers through our NHS WIFI network.

To connect:

Search for “NHS WIFI” on your device.
Read the terms and conditions.
Press ‘accept and connect’.

You will be redirected to the internet. Note that NHS WIFI may not be available in all areas of the Trust.

Features
NHS WIFI offers a secure, stable connection for downloading health apps, accessing emails, browsing, and finding health information. Some content is blocked. The service is not intended for TV streaming or phone/video calls.

Access and Authentication:
Users must log in with an email address and agree to Purple’s Terms and Privacy Policy, as they provide this service.

Monitoring and Privacy:

Purple collects:

• Submitted information: Email address.
• Additional information: Visited websites, surveys, transactions (excluding financial data).
• Device information: Device details.
• Location information: If location is enabled.
• Network information: IP addresses, ISPs, browser type, language, and timestamps.

The Trust may share this data for investigations as per GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Disclaimer:
Use is at your own risk. The Trust is not responsible for equipment or data loss. Users must ensure their own device security.