Opening hours

Daily between 8am-2am

 

Latest News

Read all News 
 

Patient quote

"Thank you for looking after me during my stay in hospital". love Jack 

Send us your comments
 

Patient and visitor guides

 

Help keep our hospitals clean

 

Childrens Services

Ward 5 RVI

Contact: (0191) 282 5005 - Charge Nurse Mike Stephenson

Ward 5 is the paediatric emergency assessment and programmed investigation unit. Children may be admitted as day cases or emergencies. 

The ward is open from 8.00 am to 2.00 am daily for admissions via Accident and Emergency and GP surgeries. 


How to find us

Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]

Ward 5 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 where you will find Ward 5 on the left hand side.


How to get to the hospital

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 find Ward 5 on the right hand side just before the last bend taking you to Peacock Hall.

How to get to the hospital

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 find Ward 5 on the right hand side just before the last bend taking you to Peacock Hall.

How to get to the hospital

Staff you are likely to meet

The clinical team on Ward 5 includes: Doctors , Nurses, Hospital Play Specialists/Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

© Copyright Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2008 Site by TH_NK