Scarborough hospital has been my 2nd home for the past year so I know it quite well now! It's a…read morefairly small hospital, split into several different buildings with different entrances which can get slightly confusing. Just inside the main entrance is a small shop run by volunteers selling newspapers,magazines, sandwiches,snacks,gift items and the usual bits and bobs you might need to get for a patient you are visiting. There are a few table and chairs too where visitors can sit for a bite for eat. Reception are only to willing to help with directions.usually in the form of following a certain colour line on the floorbeware though as these lines are wearing away and totally disappear altogether now and then lol. Staff are lovely, helpful and do their best to put you at ease, the place is warm and welcoming. Some parts are quite old now and need a bit of TLC but there are staff constantly cleaning and i've not seen any signs of dirt and grime in all my many visits. I spent a week on Holly Ward a few months ago and the ward was spotless, the staff were great and there are plenty of them too. The only let down is the foodit's not very nice, best meal of the day was breakfast..cereal and toast, as you can't really go wrong with that haha! I've had many appointments and only been kept waiting past my due time once. Parking is quite expensive and car parks are patrolled often so don't try park without paying or you might just end up with a ticket! Visitors aren't rushed out at the end of visiting hourspeople regularly came early and left late but if you're quiet and respectful to others then they don't seem to mind a few extra minutes. A newspaper trolley visits the wards (except weekends) so make sure you have some change if you're being admitted. The days are very long, many a day I was up at 5am so take plenty to read and keep yourself occupied. It can be hard to sleep with people back and forth and the uncomfortable beds so if you get chance then nap through the day!!