Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
Patient quote
Send us your comments"I just wanted to say a very big thank you for looking after our daughter while she has been poorly these last 2 years - not only caring for her but us as well. It has sometimes been hard but with your support, it has been bearable. Even when we move you won't be forgotten."
Childrens Services
Ward 16 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5016 - Sister Sandra Barlow
Ward 16 is a paediatric oncology ward which cares for children up to the age of 13 years.
The staff in this specialist area provide intensive care and treatment for children with all forms of cancer. We work extremely closely with families and carers with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team, and encourage their involvement in their child’s care at all times.
The Glaxo Welcome Teenager Cancer Trust Unit is also located on Ward 16 - a purpose built facility for teenagers providing a “state of the art” environment, designed with today’s teenagers in mind.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 16 is located on the first floor of the Victoria Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Victoria Wing entering Peacock Hall and walk along the corridor straight ahead of you until you reach the crossroads with the League of Friends shop on your right.
- Take the stairs in front of you at the crossroads or the lift up to the first floor, and turn left at the top of the stairs.
- You will find Ward 16 on your left 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 right and walk along this corridor until your reach the glass lift and stairs on the left and go up to the first floor. Turn right and you will find Ward 16 on your left 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 right and walk along this corridor until your reach the glass lift and stairs on the left and go up to the first floor. Turn right and you will find Ward 16 on your left hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 16 includes: Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Play Specialists/Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
