Emergency Department
Accident and Emergency
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Contact: (0191) 233 6161 (Switchboard) - Ext 26100 or 26200
HAS MOVED !!
From midnight on Wednesday 17th November 2010, Newcastle’s Emergency Department moved from:
The Newcastle General Hospital to:
THE ROYAL VICTORIA INFIRMARY
- New Emergency Department
- Access to Specialists
- Dedicated Children’s Service
Our Accident & Emergency facilities are now provided at the brand new, specialist Emergency Department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).
The new Emergency Department is run by a highly skilled team, with emergency care consultants, nursing and support staff providing important specialist care to patients in an emergency.
There is also a new specialist Emergency Unit dedicated for children, with members of the medical and nursing team fully qualified in paediatric life support and specialist needs.
With a convenient new location at the RVI offering immediate support from a wide range of specialists, all under one roof and without the need for hospital transfers, the new Emergency Department provides first class care, just when you need it most.
How to Reach Us
It’s easy to reach and conveniently locate
d at:
The Royal Victoria Infirmary
Richardson Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
You’ll be able to reach the new Emergency Department via Richardson Road, as the specialist unit will be located just along from the Leazes Wing entrance. You’ll also find parking for emergency requirements only.
What if it's not an Emergency?
For information, advice, and treatment of minor injuries or ailments, the following walk-in services are available without appointment:
Westgate Walk-in Centre at the former Newcastle General Hospital site.
Open 8am to 8pm seven days a week (including bank holidays), at Westgate Road, Newcastle. Telephone 0191 282 3000.
Minor Injuries Unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
Open 8am to 9pm seven days a week (including bank holidays), at Richardson Road, in Newcastle city centre. Telephone 0191 282 0531.
