Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
Patient quote
Send us your comments"The family would like to thank you sincerely for the excellent care and attention you gave to our Mother during her stay at Walkergate Ward 3. She felt secure and happy on Ward 3, she trusted and praised your staff for their prompt attention at all times." Mr & Mrs KA and family
Care of the Elderly
Ward 3 WGH
Contact: (0191) 213 8503 - Sister or Nurse in Charge
Ward 3 provides care for older people mostly from the east of the city. Patients referred to the unit are required to be medically stable but in need of further rehabilitation or opportunity for recovery before they can return home.
How to find us
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- The ward is at ground level on the Walkergate site allowing easy access to the grounds of the hospital.
Staff you are likely to meet
The ward is nurse/therapy led, but medical advice is readily available. We have a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapist, occupational therapists, social worker and support staff working on the ward.
We work to help patients regain their confidence and ability in managing the important aspects of their daily lives such as mobility, washing and dressing, self medication, relaxation etc.
We also work hard to make sure that our patients are well supported on their discharge from the ward.
Things you need to know
- The ward has a large, natural light day room and a therapy room.
