Location

Hexham General Hospital

Ward Name / Number

Ward 2

Direct dial telephone number

01434 655450

Location of ward

 

The ward is located on the first floor.

Go up the main stairs, turn right then left.

Alternatively, enter the main lift and turn left then left - the ward is second on the right and is well sign posted.

Type of ward

General medicine

Ward visiting times

10am to 8pm.

Are children welcome?

Yes. They must always be supervised.

Is there flexibility in visiting?

Yes. For more information on visiting, visit this page.

Are the numbers restricted?

We ask that there are no more than 2 visitors at a time. These visitors can change.

Protected meal times

5pm - 6pm. Family, friends and carers are welcome to visit at mealtimes if your loved one needs help or encouragement with eating and drinking.

Time of consultant rounds

New patients will be reviewed by a consultant.

Ward Manager’s name

Anne Bowman

When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient?

After 10am. Avoiding meal times (unless helping the patient) and medication rounds would be appreciated. Medication rounds are 8am, 12pm, 6pm & 10pm, each taking at least one hour.