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Patient quote
"I would like to thank all the staff on Ward 1 at Walkergate Hospital for looking after my wife during her stay. She was well taken care of and treated with love and kindness. I myself will never forget visiting her and the staff making me feel at home". Mr RW
Walkergate Hospital
(0191) 233 6161Welcome to the Walkergate Hospital
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD
Newcastle’s population is ageing and steadily growing with advancements in treatments in medical care, and it is estimated that in 20 years time, one in five people in Newcastle will be over 65.
Older people themselves are changing and their experiences and aspirations are different wanting greater independence, choice and control over their care and well being, and to be treated as true individuals with dignity and respect.
Close knit team-working to ensure we meet individual needs
Our hospitals here in Newcastle provide many advanced treatments for multiple illnesses and functional and psycho-social problems which can affect any of us, as we get older. Walkergate Hospital provides specialist rehabilitation services on three wards, for older patients who require more time and therapy to help them recover from their episode of illness, and regain independence and confidence after a long hospital stay.
Our staff here have created a close knit team approach with regular, expert medical input and our nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The team works closely together to assess each patient before discharge and ensure that any extra care and support needs at home are identified and organised with local social services and home care agencies to provide seamless continuity of care.
Patient-centred care in a safe and stimulating environment
Above all, each patient is treated as an individual, able to exercise choice in their care and encouraged to take part in stimulating and interesting activities helping them to keep as mentally and physically active as possible.
Walkergate Hospital provides longer-term and palliative care for those with functionally limiting long-term conditions, where the emphasis of care is to help relieve symptoms and maximise quality of life. We also provide respite care for those who are cared for at home, and this can be arranged for one or two week periods at a time, a service which is welcomed by both patients and their families and carers.
