Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
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Patient quote
"I was a patient in Wards 35 and 20 in the NGH. I am writing to tell you how wonderful all the staff on these wards were. They were highly efficient, compassionate and above all caring in every circumstance". Ms SL
Musculoskeletal Services
Ward 35 NGH
Contact: (0191) 256 3535 - Sister K Lawther
Ward 35 is an adult orthopaedic surgical ward which provides care and treatment for both male and female patients who have suffered a traumatic injury.
In particular we specialize in looking after patients who have been admitted with a traumatic injury affecting the spine.
There are ten consultants based on this ward and we have two Trauma Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioners who work closely with the unit.
How to find us
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Ward 35 is based on the first floor at Newcastle General Hospital and can be difficult to find. To find us:
- Come through the Main Entrance and continue down the corridor until you reach the League of Friends shop.
- Turn right and continue down this corridor until you reach the end, and turn left.
- Either take the stairs on your left hand side or continue along the corridor until you reach the Walk in Centre reception area.
- Look for the lift on your left hand side. Ward 35 is on the first floor.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 35 consists of orthopaedic surgeons, specialist nurses, junior medical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- A successful discharge takes careful planning. To make sure we make the right arrangements, it is a good idea to start planning early. Your care needs will be assessed during your stay in hospital to prepare you and your carers for your discharge home.
- A team of staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, etc, may be involved in your discharge. You may be discharged with the Orthopaedic Discharge Team which provides two week period of support with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy input.
- The services of the Orthopaedic Discharge Team team are available to those patients living in the Newcastle area. Ask your named nurse about the arrangements they are making for you.
- As we have so many patients coming in and going home it may be necessary to rearrange the ward to make way for new patients coming in for operations.
