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  • Launch of alternative choice (PIDMAS)

    Launch of alternative choice (PIDMAS) If you have been waiting more than 40 weeks for your care*, we will be contacting you. This is to see if you could be seen sooner at a different hospital. It is…

  • Admiral Nurses

    Admiral nurses Admiral nurses were named by the family of Joseph Levy CBE BEM. He founded the charity Dementia UK. Joseph had vascular dementia. He was known as ‘Admiral Joe’ because of…

  • Discharge and community response service

    Our teams provide high-quality care to patients in the community. There is support available which means you may avoid going into hospital or return home more quickly for further treatment…

  • Smoking in pregnancy cut by almost half at Northumbria Healthcare

    The number of pregnant women being cared for by Northumbria Healthcare who were smoking at the time of delivery has reduced by 47%.

  • Support group

    Arthritis UK Northumberland East Community Network hosts a support group on the first Wednesday of the month, from 6pm to 8pm. You are invited to join to help increase your awareness…

  • Update - national incident - production of bone cement

    This is an update for our patients who are booked in for a planned joint replacement operation.

  • Colorectal

    One of the largest units in the region for colorectal surgery services

  • Urology

    Our urology department offers a modern service, built around your needs. Our vision is to provide high-quality and safe care for our communities. Urologists treat conditions affecting the bladder,…

  • While you're with us

    When you arrive, our staff and hospital volunteers will be happy to direct you to the ward or department you need to go to. As some of the hospitals are large, our maps should help you see where…

  • Ward 5 – Palliative care unit

    Location Ward 5, North Tyneside General Hospital Ward Name / Number Palliative Care Unit  Direct dial…