Wansbeck General Hospital
Due to the rise in cases of coronavirus in the community, non-essential visiting is suspended in hospitals across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
We’ve taken this difficult, however important, decision to protect our patients and staff.
Until further notice, visiting will only be permitted in the following circumstances and PPE must be worn:
- For patients who are receiving end-of-life care or are terminally ill and in the late stages of their illness
- For birthing partners in maternity units
- For parents or legal guardians in the children’s unit
- For long-stay patients and those with dementia or where best interest decisions or exceptional clinical/social matters are being discussed, at the discretion of the nurse in charge
Women can bring their birthing partners when attending 12 or 20-week scan appointments.
For more information, see here.
- General Information
It is a district general hospital with an urgent care centre (open 8am to 10pm seven days a week), full range of diagnostic testing, 12 wards and outpatient clinics covering a range of specialties.
The car park is located close to the south entrance opposite the community garden.
- Directions and Transport
Wansbeck General Hospital is situated just off the A197, on the outskirts of Ashington.
By road
From the A189 Spine Road. Exit the Woodhorn Roundabout signposted Ashington. At the next Roundabout take the first exit, continue along pass Barley Rise and you will arrive at the Hospital.
By bus
For up to date bus information, please use the Traveline service
By rail
There is no train station at Ashington. The closest mainline station is Morpeth, which is six miles away. Check The Trainline for timetables of all services.
Dedicated car service
If you are a relative visiting from Berwick, we have a dedicated free daily car service to and from Wansbeck General Hospital which arrives for visiting times. To book call 01289 356664 or 07774 788627.
- Parking
The car park is located close to the south entrance opposite the community garden.
Charges
- 0-20mins = Free*
- 20mins-1 hour = £2
- 1-2 hours = £3
- 2-3 hours = £4
- 3-4 hours = £5
- 24 hours = £6
As it is pay and display, please make sure that you bring change with you and leave plenty of time to find a space.
There are free lay-bys for pick ups or drops offs or for those picking up a prescription at the pharmacy (maximum stay 20 minutes).
Disabled parking
There are a number of designated free parking bays reserved for disabled drivers displaying a valid blue badge permit.
Concessionary car parking
We offer free car parking under certain circumstances for patients or their visitors. This includes those patients attending regularly over an extended period, visitors of long-stay patients and those who are staying in the hospital with patients. This list is not exhaustive and exemptions are issued by the ward or department manager – please speak to them if you think you may qualify.
Electric vehicle charging
This hospital has an electric vehicle charging point which is free to use for patients and visitors.
Car parking violations
Please note that failure to park in a designated bay or failure to pay for parking may result in you being issued with a civil penalty or infringement notice.
- Facilities
Cafés and restaurants
The hospital has a coffee shop at the main entrance run by our Hospital Volunteer Service.
There is a restaurant upstairs where you get hot and cold food and refreshments and another coffee shop, cafe central by the south entrance near to maternity.
Opening times are as follows:
Restaurant
- Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm
Main entrance cafe/shop
- Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
- Saturday and Sunday 12midday-4pm
Café central
- Monday to Friday 8am-4pm
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in this hospital – just choose NHS Wi-Fi on your smart device and follow the registration process to gain access.
- Internal Map
Download our internal map here: Map Download
Wards
- Ward 1
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Ward Type
Cardiology and respiratory medicine
Visiting Times
2pm - 4pm and 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Contact Number
01670 529101
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Ward 2
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Ward Type
General Medicine specialising in Respiratory and Haematology
Visiting Times
2.30pm - 4.30pm and 7pm - 8pm
Contact Number
01670 529102
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Ward 4
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Ward Type
Ortho-geriatric ward
Visiting Times
3-4:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm
Contact Number
01670 529104
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Ward 5 Whalton Unit
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Ward Type
Elderly rehabilitation
Visiting Times
Open visiting
Contact Number
01670 529005
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Ward 9
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Ward Type
Stroke ward
Visiting Times
2pm-4pm and 6pm-7pm
Contact Number
01670 529109 / 01670 529059
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Ward 15 – Surgical Day Unit
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Visiting Times
Open visiting
Contact Number
01670 564169 or 01670 564170
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Medical Day Case Unit
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Ward Type
Outpatient
Contact Number
01670 529945 or 01670 529293
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Oncology Day Unit
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Ward Type
Oncology day unit
Contact Number
01670 529651
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Orthopaedic Unit
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Ward Type
Ward 10/11a/11b
Visiting Times
2.30pm – 4pm and 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Contact Number
01670 529107
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Outpatients Department
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Ward Type
Outpatients
Contact Number
0344 811 8111 extension 6291
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Palliative care unit
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Ward Type
Palliative care
Visiting Times
Open visiting - please speak to the ward before you travel
Contact Number
Ward clerk - 01670 529960 Nurses station - 01670 529965
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- Urgent Treatment Centre
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Ward Type
Walk-in for urgent treatment - open 8am to 10pm.
Contact Number
01670 529 565
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
- X-ray
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Visiting Times
Monday-Friday 8am – 7.45pm Saturday and Sunday 9am – 5pm (appointment only) 8.30am – 6.30pm (closed 12.30pm – 1.30pm)
Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
