There’s a kind of assumed rule that people don’t need visiting in hospital for a few days/ a week, as ‘ they’ll be asleep or ill or will have their loving family at their bedside 24/7 ‘ 

As none of the above apply to me, then anyone can turn up at any time, and  not worry about it. As there aren’t actually any visiting hours, tea and coffee are free, alcohol is even allowed, and it’s not as though I can get up for a wander about, then please do just call in. Sending me a text is best, or any other kinda message, just in case I happen to have been put somewhere else, like the mortuary.

I do like visitors. They’re a lot better than my own company.