Location

North Tyneside General Hospital

Ward Name / Number

Ward 21

Location of ward

Ward 21 has its own entrance at the back of the main hospital building.

Type of ward

Mental health services for older people 

Phone number 0191 293 4030

Ward visiting times

10am - 8pm. If you can, please book before visiting by contacting the ward.

Are children welcome?

Yes. If you would like children under 10 to visit, please talk to the ward manager / nurse in charge.

Is there flexibility in visiting?

Visiting is flexible for very poorly patients.

Are the numbers restricted?

2 visitors per bed.

Protected meal times

12pm - 12:30pm

Time of consultant rounds

Tuesday 10.15 am and 2.15pm; Wednesday 10.15am and 2.15pm

Ward Manager’s name

Ben Slade

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

Any time