Location
Wansbeck General Hospital
Ward Name / Number
Ward 8 Whalton Unit
Direct dial telephone number
01670 529008
Location of ward
1st floor
Type of ward
Elderly rehabilitation
Ward visiting times
Open visiting
Are children welcome?
No under 12s
Are the numbers restricted?
Yes, no more than 2 per bed.
Protected meal times
12noon-1pm and 5pm-6pm. Relatives are welcome to help the patient with their meal.
Ward Manager’s name
Alison Air
When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient?
After 10.30am unless urgent
Additional Ward Notes
This ward is the home of the Whalton Unit.
We are able to help with transport from Morpeth for those who find it difficult to travel to visit loved ones in Ward 8 Whalton Unit. Please discuss this with the ward team on 01670 529108 if you are affected.
Nurse station 01670 529 158
Ward Perfomance
