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Dermatology Services (conditions of the skin)
Ward 19, RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5599 - Sister J Atkinson
Ward 19 is a dermatology inpatient ward which looks after adults who require specialist inpatient care for chronic (persistent) or severe skin conditions.
You may also be required to stay on the ward if you are receiving new specialist treatment so that the ward staff can closely monitor progress with your condition, and make sure you receive any support and advice you might need at any time.
We care for a wide range of skin diseases which include common conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, leg ulcers and blistering conditions as well as more severe conditions such as Erythroderma and Toxic Epidermal Necroylsis.
Younger patients who require treatment on a Saturday or Sunday will be seen on Ward 19 as the Children’s Outpatient Department is closed at weekends.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 19 is located on the first floor of Victoria Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Victoria Wing entering Peacock Hall and follow the corridor straight ahead of you until you reach the crossroads with the League of Friends shop on your right hand side
- Then either:
- Turn right and walk about 100 yards down the corridor and where signposted take the set of stairs or lift up to the next floor - turn right and you find Ward 19 at the end of the corridor on your right; or
- Take stairs in front of you up to the next floor, turn left at the top and you find Ward 19 at the end of the corridor on your right.
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.
- Take the stairs on your left up to the first floor. Turn left at the top and follow the signs for Ward 19 which is at the far end of the corridor on your right hand side.
- If you need to use a lift, turn to your right at the crossroads and walk along this corridor until your reach the glass lift and stairs on the left. Go up to the first floor and turn right. Ward 19 which is at the far end of the corridor on your 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 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.
- Take the stairs on your left up to the first floor. Turn left at the top and follow the signs for Ward 19 which is at the far end of the corridor on your right hand side.
- If you need to use a lift, turn to your right at the crossroads and walk along this corridor until your reach the glass lift and stairs on the left. Go up to the first floor and turn right. Ward 19 which is at the far end of the corridor on your right hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
The team on Ward 19 is led by Sister Atkinson and includes dermatologists, nursing staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other support staff.
