Location

North Tyneside General Hospital

Ward Name / Number

Medical Day Unit/Discharge Lounge (formerly ward 18)

Direct dial telephone number

0344 811 8111

Location of ward

Upper floor, you may wish to use the western entrance to the hospital.

Type of ward

Medical Day Case Unit / Discharge Lounge

Ward visiting times

10am to 8pm. Day case patients may bring someone with them.

Are children welcome?

Yes. They must always be supervised.

Is there flexibility in visiting? Yes. For more information on visiting, visit this page.
Are the numbers restricted? We ask that there are no more than 2 visitors at a time. These visitors can change.

Ward Manager’s name

Nicola Simpson

When is the best time for relatives to contact the ward to check on patient?

8am to 5pm