Non-maternity related hospital bag

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Had a fun trip to A&E recently. All ok but I learned some prepping lessons.

Grabbed my mini rucksack of stuff in case I needed an overnight stay. Like a genius, I had a fully charged up power bank. Like a eejit. I had taken out the cable with it for something a while ago and not replaced it.
Other stuff that was great for my looooong wait in A&E - paperback book, lip salve, boiled sweets.
Other stuff that would have been great - baby wipes (these are in my DH's and DD's bags so I assumed some genius action similar to the mislaid cable had occurred.
Bottle of water. Again, the great cable mishap applied. Going to find some mini bottles to put in all 3 bags.
I have toiletries and a change of clothes, eye mask, ear plugs. Luckily I didn't need them.

Do you have such a bag? What's in it?

I was having a bit of a medical crisis and was pleased I could literally grab and go with this bag.

I also have a spare bit of HRT meds because the world does not need me without them.

Flip flops. (Thanks preppers as I had them ready)

Charger with the longest possible lead as sometimes the socket is a distance from the bed/table.

If you are going to A&E, these days your own bed would be handy 😦.

Flip flops are a great idea but I actually have a problem with them. My current plan would be to load around in my socks but I was thinking only last night about getting fold up slippers.

Hospital wards (maybe not A&E) often have those red slipper socks, so I don't think slippers necessary. Flip flops handy for the showers though.

I don't have a grab bag but would def have some long-dated snacks in there!

Slipper socks. They won't let you walk around in normal socks in case you slip and fall.

Charger, meds, ear plugs, headphones, blanket, clothes, entertainment, emergency contact details written down, spare toiletries Inc toothbrush and hairbrush, snacks... Can't remember what else.

I used to keep a bag like this and would keep photocopies of ID too, just in case it was ever needed and my phone happened fo have died. It was actually a helpful thing to have on more than one occasion.

@tickticksnooze , you are right about socks. I'll get some foldable slippers although that's a good point about showers and flip flops. Maybe I'll get over my aversion to flip flops to save space

I use the flip flops that don't go between your toes. Sliders Ds calls them.

Spare pants.each
Spare socks each
San pro.
Chocolate/sweets
Meds.
Mints
Toothbrush/paste. Each
Tissues/kitchen roll pieces
Crochet hook, yarn, needle, scissors.
Dd's knitting.
Sensory toys.
Ear defenders.
Water.
Kids drinks.
Puzzle book.
Pen paper pencils notepad pencil sharpener, rubber.
Power banks and leads.(different phones?)
Unisex kids pyjamas. (Fit either child)
My leggings
Biscuits.
Ear budsx2.
Teddy.
2 pairs flip flops. (Adult and teen).
I need to add a book or two. ( That will entertain any of us)
Soap in plastic bag.
Wipes.

I need to repack after a three day stay with mum.

I take out the stuff we don't need when we arrive/set off.

I needed these:
Flip flops for the shower
Face cream
Deodorant
Decent coffee
Hair dryer
Long nightie in case of catheter
Dry shampoo in case you can't wash your hair
Pen and paper
A bank card with a small amount of money in it i.e not you current account
Long phone cable
Huge pack up
Razor
Mirror
Drinks bottle
Sweet / cereal bars

really helpful lists I would add:

cash in coins for parking our machines hardly ever accept cards

straws for drinking out of cups when lying down

Lip balm and hand cream

hair scrunchies

chewing gum

Or lidded travel cup?

Dec. 2020. I got caught out when DH was admitted to hospital in an emergency, we had three paramedics, and ambulance and a fast response vehicle in attendance and when the crew said they were blue lighting him in and could I quickly pack a bag for him I was totally thrown off balance. My head was in the shed.
I couldn’t find any PJ’s, he doesn’t wear them usually but has an emergency pair. Could I find them? No.
Aware of the words “ blue lighted and quickly “ I picked up a Tesco carrier bag and began to throw in T shirts, pairs of shorts, pairs of undies, socks. Until my daughter said “Mam, you can’t send him in with a plastic bag”, she found a rucksack and we used that.He had his slippers on and was dressed thankfully. But I forgot his shaving stuff, toiletries, dressing gown.
He had his phone and as he was being wheeled out a paramedic came back in and asked for his charger.
Emergency bag is now sitting at the bottom of the wardrobe containing hospital essentials.

My new hospital bag includes wipes, a bottle of water, and a plastic mug. The last ward I was on had no facilities for patients to wash, shower, or clean their teeth. The sinks in the toilets were tiny, almost too small to wash your hands.

Having spent a week in hospital unexpectedly, I would have to say top of my list is tweezers!! And a decent mirror! After 7days I was starting to resemble a werewolf 🙈
i have packed a small usb fan, along with long usb charger.
baby wipes are essential!
and earplugs for iPad!
oh and my best hack… if you have visitors get them to use thier hotspot to download some programs for you!

Tweezers is a good call. My mum had a protracted stay in hospital after a medical emergency and it was high on her list