Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Patient quote
"Ward 21 was a friendly place to wait for the operation with reassuring staff who were extremely hard working with a big list on the occasions when I was there. Their organisation from top to bottom worked smoothly and each patient was dealt with meticulously whilst waiting for their turn for their operation."
Ophthalmology (Eye Department)
Ward 21 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5421 - Sister B Slater
Ward 21 is a daycase ophthalmology ward for adults having local anaesthetic surgery on their eyes that does not require an overnight stay, for example cataract surgery.
We also run pre-assessment clinics on Ward 21 where patients are assessed and prepared for their admission to hospital.
How to find us
Directions to the ward from the Multi Storey Car ParkShow [+] Hide [-]
Ward 21 is based 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.
- Take either the lift or stairs up to the first floor and following the sign for Ward 21.
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 21 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 21.
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 21 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 21.
- 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 21 is led by Sister Slater and the clinical team includes ophthalmologists, nurses, specialist paediatric nurses, nursery nurses, and other support staff.
