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Send us your comments"I would like to thank the nursing staff of Ward 6A for the care and treatment given to my dear husband during his battle against Leukaemia over the past two years. The kindness and positive support given by all staff helped David to courageously cope with his illness". Mrs HW
Latest News
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01.11.2008 - Daily Mail
Hitting the £1million mark is one of my greatest achievements
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20.10.2008 - Newcastle Evening Chronicle
Maggie's Appeal News: Great North Run boosts Maggie's Centre appeal
- 04.09.2008 - West Cumberland Times and Star
Specialist Haematology Services
Ward 6a/6b RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 4772 or 282 0664 - Matron Richardson or Nurse in Charge
Wards 6a and 6b are collectively known as the Haemato/Oncology Day Unit which houses the North East’s Bone Marrow Transplant and Haemophilia Centres.
The Haemato/Oncology Day Unit is an outpatient and day care facility providing comprehensive care for patients and families with malignant (cancerous) and non-malignant (non-cancerous) blood disorders.
We carry out a range of investigations to help with diagnosis and treatment options and will also see you here if you have been newly diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis or other blood related disorders requiring anti-coagulation treatment.
We run a small number of clinics on the unit such as the Bone Marrow Failure Clinic, Myeloma Clinic and Lymphoma Clinic.
Our staff work together as a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care for all of our patients which means we can ensure we meet all of your needs, clinically, socially and emotionally.
The Haemato/Oncology Day Unit is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
Wards 6a and 6b are based in Victoria Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Victoria Wing entering Peacock Hall and carry on down the corridor until you reach the WRVS shop.
- Take the stairs opposite you on the right hand side.
- Turn right at the top of the stairs and walk on to the end of the corridor.
- Ward 6a is the last ward on your left hand side and Ward 6b is the last ward on your right hand side.
- If you require a lift, when you reach the crossroads turn left and you will find a lift halfway down the corridor on your 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 and walk along this corridor until your reach the glass lift and stairs on the left and go up to the first floor. Turn left and Ward 6a is the last ward on your left hand side. Ward 6b is the last ward 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 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 left and Ward 6a is the last ward on your left hand side. Ward 6b is the last ward on the right hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on the unit is led by Matron Richardson and is made up of sisters, senior and staff nurses, health care assistants, domestics, clerical officers, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and medical staff of all grades.
Things you need to know
- To change appointments contact our reception staff on 0191 282 4171 or 282 4765.
- Please do not bring fresh flowers onto the ward. This is to help with infection control.
- Children who have been in contact with chicken pox should not come to the unit. Please contact the Nurse in Charge of the ward before coming in.
