Thank you all for your kind suggestions. I had decided not to risk it.
I phoned the hospital and they took a phone to his bed for us.
He can’t really talk and we didn’t know how much he could understand so I just told him I’m glad he’s in his favourite hospital, gave him updates on silly things in the news, played him a rather rude stay at home song.
The nurse came on and said he was smiling as I talked, he obviously knew who I was and what I was saying.
Although he’s currently nil by mouth the nurse made a note that when he has a hot drink, he likes 3 sugars.
I feel so very glad that we could be in touch in this way, possibly better than going to the ward.
Thank you all again for helping me with the decision.
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