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Childrens Services
Ward 3 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 9363 - Mrs Claire Riddell, Unit Manager
Ward 3 is an Intensive Care Unit with five intensive care cots and three high dependency beds/cots. We look after patients from newborn up to 16 years of age and receive neonatal surgical referrals from all across the Northern Region.
We work in close partnership with our colleagues at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Newcastle General Hospital and the Special Care Baby Unit based in Leazes Wing at the RVI.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 3 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 3 on the 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 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 3 on the 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 right at the crossroad, and walk along this corridor to the very end where you will find Ward 3 on the right hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 3 includes Doctors , Nurses, Hospital Play Specialists/Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
