Visiting hours
Daily between: 10-12noon, 3-5pm and 6-8pm
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Send us your comments"I can hardly find the words to express how impressed with the quality of care my mother has received during her stay on Ward 15. It does seem that our elderly generation are sometime forgotten but Ward 15 has restored my belief that there are still some genuine, caring, respectful human beings left in our society. Sister Spark and Sister Hill should be commended for the standard of care they deliver and all members of their team recognised." Mrs HW
Care of the Elderly
Ward 15, RVI
(0191) 282 5015 - Sisters Janice Spark or Vera Hill
Ward 15 is an adult inpatient ward which provides care and treatment for older people who have been admitted to hospital with a wide range of medical problems.
Nursing and medical care is provided as well as having input from physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and additional support from specialist nurses, dieticians and speech and language therapists.
The service is integrated with the acute general medical service with emergency admissions having a common route of entry through the Emergency Assessment Unit.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 15 is based on the ground floor of Victoria Wing, at the RVI. To find us:
- Come through the Victoria Wing main entrance into Peacock Hall.
- Walk straight ahead along the corridor until you reach the crossroads with the League of Friends shop on your right.
- Turn right here walking past the Falls and Syncope Service and Minor Injuries Unit and Ward 15 is at the far end of the corridor on your right hand side.
Directions to the ward from Leazes WingShow [+] Hide [-]
If you have come through the Leazes Wing Main Entrance from Richardson Road then follow these directions to find us:
- Come through the Leazes Wing Main Entrance, walk past the reception desk and take a turn to your right when you reach the Café.
- Walk down this corridor until you reach a junction. The East Block Wing lifts and a staircase are available in front of you and you should take these down to the Ground Floor.
- Look for the sign directing you to take a left turn for Victoria Wing and follow the long corridor.
- Carry on along this corridor and you will reach a crossroads with the League of Friends shop on your left hand side.
- Turn left and walk along this corridor, past the Falls and Syncope Service and Minor Injuries Unit and you will find Ward 15 at the far end on your right hand side.
Directions to the ward from the Multi Storey Car ParkShow [+] Hide [-]
If you have used our Multi Storey Car Park then follow these directions to find us:
- Leave the car park where there is a sign for the Main Corridor and turn left. You will find yourself in Claremont Wing.
- Follow the corridor until you come to a junction when you should turn right and follow the signs for Victoria Wing.
- Carry on along this main corridor through the MedicalSchool until you turn left and continue to follow the signs for Victoria Wing.
- You will soon find yourself in Leazes Wing but continue to follow the signs for Victoria Wing.
- Carry on along this corridor and you will reach a crossroads with the League of Friends shop on your left hand side.
- Turn left and walk along this corridor, past the Falls and Syncope Service and Minor Injuries Unit and you will find Ward 15 at the far end on your right hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
As well as doctors and nursing staff, you may also meet physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, specialist nurses, dieticians and speech and language therapists.
Things you need to know
Visiting times are:
• 10.00 am to 12 pm
• 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
• 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
This is to allow for undisturbed meal times
- Patients also have a rest period between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm.
- Patients who are able, eat in a dining room, attached to the ward, with music, so they can enjoy conversation in a relaxed environment
