GRIMSBY'S hospital is included in a national report today on the use of face veils.
The Telegraph newspaper reported today that at least 17 NHS hospitals have 'banned' frontline staff from wearing the veil.
Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital bans covered faces, according to The Telegraph's report.
However, today, the trust which runs the hospital said if anyone did request to wear a veil "we would take this on an individual basis".
Karen Dunderdale, chief nurse at the trust, said: "Our uniform policy does not make any specific reference to veils or the banning of them.
"What it does say is that it is important to us that impediments to good communication are avoided.
"If a member of staff wishes to wear a head or face covering they are asked to speak with their line manager, who will arrange a risk assessment, taking into account our infection control and health and safety requirements."
The others listed in The Telegraph are: Bradford Royal Infirmary; Dewsbury and District Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Leigh Infirmary; The London Chest Hospital; Mile End Hospital, East London; Newham University Hospital;
Pinderfields Hospital; Pontefract Hospital; The Royal London Hospital; Royal Albert Edward Infirmary;
St Bartholomew's Hospital; St Luke's Hospital;
Scunthorpe General Hospital; Whipps Cross University Hospital; and Wrightington Hospital.
It comes as ministers called for new guidelines to ensure all patients can have "face to face" contact with those who care for them.
The Government has ordered a review of all health service policies on workers' uniforms.
It will ask professional regulators to draw up clear rules so that communication with patients is always given priority over the right of a nurse or doctor to wear a veil.
There are 160 NHS trusts in England, and no national guidance, meaning decisions are left to the discretion of local managers.
