Wansbeck General Hospital

It is a district general hospital with an urgent care centre (open 8am to 10pm seven days a week as of 2 March 2018), 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.

‘Your healthcare in Wansbeck & Blyth’ – our guide to services

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.

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.

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.

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