Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am-7:30pm
Patient quote
Send us your comments"Our little girl was admitted to Ward 2 at the RVI as a day patient for minor surgery. Thankfully she did not need the surgery but we feel that if she ever had to she need not be afraid or worried - she was well looked after and we were too." Mrs CL
Childrens Services
Ward 2 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5002 - Charge Nurse Brian Saint
Ward 2 is a day case ward which cares for children requiring surgery who do not require an overnight stay.
The children’s Haemodialysis Unit is also located on Ward 2.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 2 is based on the ground 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 a crossroads with the League of Friends shop on your right.
- Turn left at the crossroad, and walk along this corridor to the very end where you will find Ward 2 on the 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 Medical School 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 at the crossroad, and walk along this corridor to the very end where you will find Ward 2 on the 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 at the crossroad, and walk along this corridor to the very end where you will find Ward 2 on the left hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 2 includes Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Play Specialists/Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
