What car parking is available for me and my visitors?
We regret there is no car parking available at St Vincent’s Private. Patients may be dropped off and picked up at the Victoria Street entrance.

Parking for visitors is available in either the St Vincent’s Hospital car park or the St Vincent’s Clinic car park, space permitting. Enter the St Vincent’s Hospital car park from Victoria Street and the Clinic car park from Barcom Avenue. read more

What can I expect on discharge from Hospital?
What measures should I take to ensure my quick recovery?
Please refer to our Discharge and Follow-up information. 

Do I have to wait to see the doctor before I go home?
In some circumstances your doctor may visit the night before discharge and advise that you can leave in the morning without a final review. The nurse will advise if you are required to wait to see your doctor.

Who can arrange a nursing home for my mother?
A social worker is available to assist you. See our Discharge & follow-up information.

Can I arrange to order an extra meal for my carer at meal times?
Special circumstances may permit a guest meal to be ordered with approval from the Nurse Unit Manager. The guest will be provided with the standard meal, no dietary restrictions can be catered for.

Is alcohol served with meals?
Alcohol is not served with meals. Please discuss this matter with your doctor prior to your admission.

I have a seeing-eye dog/companion animal, can I bring it with me?
If necessary, St Vincent’s Private Hospital can make special arrangements for patients who have companion animals such as seeing-eye dogs. Please advise us of your requirements prior to admission and we will be happy to make the arrangements.

Where is the nearest bus stop to the hospital?
The closest bus stop is near the Supreme Court, Oxford Street, a short walk to St Vincent’s Private. Routes 378 and 311 (from Railway Square) and 380 (from Circular Quay) run along Oxford Street. read more

Can I be assured of a single room on admission?
We will make every effort to provide you with your requested accommodation. However, there are times, due to clinical need or an emergency admission, when this may not be possible. In most circumstances, you will be moved to single accommodation as soon as a room becomes available.

Can I have my laundry done at the hospital?
An overnight laundry service is available (at a fee) with items collected by 10 am returned the next morning. This service does not include ironing and is only available during business hours. Contact Environmental Services for collection.

I like three papers every day how can I have them delivered, is there a cost?
Local morning newspapers are delivered daily to your room. Additional newspapers are available for purchase from the Wintergarden coffee shop or from the volunteers shopping trolley.

Where can my family get a meal on a Sunday around the Hospital?
The Ritaza coffee shop at St Vincent’s Hospital is open on a Sunday. Ask for directions from the admission staff. There are also a number of small restaurants open on Sunday on Oxford Street and the Darlinghurst surrounds.

Does the hospital take care of all accounts for the patient?
A representative from Patient Services on level 4 will provide you with an itemised account and explain the charges. If there are any late charges, such as last day medications, we will post them to you.

Please be aware that your doctor, other specialist consultant doctors who assisted in your treatment and some health professionals will send their accounts separately.
For example, if your procedure involves intensive care, the intensive care specialists will send separate accounts. Similarly the doctor who operates the heart by-pass machine will provide a separate account. All these bills should be settled directly (not through the Hospital). Medicare and your health fund may cover a proportion of the account.