Visiting hours
Open visiting to be agreed with Ward Sister.
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Send us your comments"I found out during my stay on Ward 17 that not only your friend Mr Gibson, but all you lovely ladies helped me to have the best stay by reassuring me. I know it is your job but you have done it so fantastically I thought you were part of my family. Thank you". Thomas
Musculoskeletal Services
Ward 17 Freeman Hospital
Contact: (0191) 213 7017 - Sister M Johnston
Ward 17 is a children's orthopaedic ward which provides care and treatment for young people until leaving school both before and after elective (planned) orthopaedic surgery. Many patients we see have varying complex needs.
Patients are admitted for investigations, as well as for conservative (non-surgical) treatment, for example traction, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, and elective surgery. This ranges from day case and short stay surgery, to more complex spinal and hip surgery for conditions such as scoliosis, Perthes' disease, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and congenital dislocation of the hip.
The ward philosophy is very much based on partnership in care and family members and carers are actively encouraged to participate as they feel able.
There is an open visiting policy on the ward in agreement with the nurse in charge of the ward and parents may stay as long they wish with their children with overnight facilities available.
How to find us
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Ward 17 is located on the seventh floor of the Freeman Hospital. To find us:
- Come through the Main Entrance at Freeman Hospital and follow the main corridor which takes you past the shop and hairdressers until you reach the end.
- Turn left and either take the lifts or stairs to level 7 and follow the signs for Ward 17.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 17 includes specialist orthopaedic surgeons and nursing staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a nursery nurse and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- If you would like to visit the ward with your child prior to admission this can be easily arranged with the nurse in charge by telephoning the ward on the number provided.
- There is an open visiting policy with parents encouraged to stay with their child whilst on the ward.
- Overnight facilities can be arranged for any parents who wishg to stay with their child.
- Ward 17 has a large playroom for younger children, with various toys and games. We have a nursery nurse who looks after the playroom and arranges play therapy on the ward. She supports the nursing staff in providing care to children, young people and their families.
- Teenagers have a separate room where they can relax. There is equipment including a television, stereo equipment and a limited stock of computer games.
- A hospital teaching service operates during normal school term time Monday to Friday starting at 9:15am until 3:15pm. Teaching is provided on an individual basis to suit the personal needs of each child. For further information contact the ward sister.
