Location
North Tyneside General Hospital
Ward Name / Number
Urgent treatment centre
Direct dial telephone number
0191 293 2515
Location of ward
Ground floor to the left of the main entrance.
Type of ward
This centre provides services to treat an illness or an injury that requires urgent attention but is not life-threatening. The centre is open between 8 am – midnight seven days a week. Your GP can treat the majority of healthcare needs and are the first point of contact for most medical problems for you and your family. If you need to know where to go for urgent advice or care you can call NHS 111 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Out-of-hours GP services are also available via NHS 111.
Ward Manager’s name
Sandra Laidler
Additional Ward Notes
The unit treats conditions including minor head, ear or eye problems, broken nose or nose bleed, sprains, strains, cuts and bites, children's minor injuries and ailments, minor fractures or broken bones, abscesses and wound infections.
Please ‘talk before you walk’ - calling NHS 111 before you travel will help ensure you see the right service first time.
