Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
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"Thanks for all of your kindness and help you gave me while I was with you. God bless you all." Mrs PS
Care of the Elderly
Ward 2 WGH
Contact: (0191) 213 8502 - Sister or Nurse in Charge
Ward 2 provides care for older people mostly from the east of the city who have been patients at the Freeman or the RVI and may need rehabilitation and assessment before being discharged from our care.
Some patients may be referred by their GP or from the Accident and Emergency Department at the Newcastle General Hospital.
We have a doctor at Walkergate and consultants who visit for weekly ward rounds and team meetings, nursing staff and other support workers.
How to find us
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- Ward 2 is at ground level on the Walkergate Hospital site to allow easy access to the hospital grounds.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 2 includes doctors that specialise in care of the elderly, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other support staff. At the frequent team meetings, social workers join the care team to help plan for discharge.
Things you need to know
- Visiting times are 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm.
