Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
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Patient quote
“To all the lovely nurses who took care of me during my stay in Ward 20, I would just like to say a very big heartfelt ‘Thank you’ for taking care of me and for all the reassurance you gave me, words cannot describe just how much this means to me as you know how terrified I was. You all do such a wonderful job and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated it.”
Ophthalmology (Eye Department)
Ward 20 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5420 - Sister J Mulroy
Ward 20 is an ophthalmology ward for both adults and children who require eye surgery. The staff on Ward 20 also provide care for a small number of patients who are having other types of more general surgery.
The main ward area is for our adult patients. There is also a secure children’s unit on the ward, where you will need to buzz on the intercom for access.
The children’s unit has a dedicated play area and is staffed by specially trained paediatric and nursery nurses so that all children who stay with us are made to feel as safe and as comfortable as possible.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from the Multi Storey Car ParkShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 20 is located on the 1st floor of Claremont Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Claremont Wing and register your admission at the reception desk. (If you are to be admitted on a Sunday, please go straight to the ward.)
- Take either the lift or stairs up to the first floor and following the sign for Ward 20.
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 right turn for Claremont Wing and follow the long corridor until you see the signs for Wards 20, 21, 22, 23, the Eye Department and Eye Casualty. Upon arrival in the Eye Department please report to the reception desk.
- Ward 20 is on the first floor of Claremont Wing so take the stairs or lift up to the next floor and follow the signs for Ward 20.
Directions to the ward from Peacock HallShow [+] Hide [-]
If you have come through Victoria Wing Peacock Hall Entrance from Queen Victoria Road then follow these directions to find us:
- Come through the Victoria Wing Peacock Hall Entrance and walk down the main corridor passing the League of Friends shop on your right hand side following the signs for Claremont Wing.
- You will take a right turn at the bottom of this corridor, carry on until you reach Leazes Wing. Continue to follow the signs for Claremont Wing until you see the signs for Wards 20, 21, 22, 23, the Eye Department and Eye Casualty. Upon arrival in the Eye Department please report to the reception desk.
- Ward 20 is on the first floor of Claremont Wing so take the stairs or lift up to the next floor and follow the signs for Ward 20.
- Please note that it is a long distance to walk from Peacock Hall to Claremont Wing and volunteers from the WRVS provide a free shuttle service if you require assistance.
General Staff Information
Ward 20 is led by Sister Mulroy and the clinical team includes ophthalmologists, nurses, specialist paediatric nurses, nursery nurses, and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- Please note that the children’s unit on this ward is securely locked.
- If you are to be admitted on a Sunday, go straight to the ward rather than the admissions desk
