Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
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Patient quote
Send us your comments"Ward 44 deserve a medal the size of a dinner plate - friendly, attentive and always introduce themselves. They all have individual skills and one could not do without the other. The specialist stoma care nurses are very skilled and are always available for help and advice." Mrs EH
Surgical Services
Ward 44 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5644 - Sister L Stephenson
Ward 44 is a general surgical ward which mainly provides care for people requiring treatment for a range of surgical procedures focusing on bowel (colorectal) disorders.
How to find us
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Ward 44 is based on the third floor of Leazes Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Leazes Wing which can be entered off Richardson Road.
- Take the lift or stairs to floor three and follow the signs for Ward 44.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 44 is led by Sister Stephenson and includes surgeons, specialist nurses, ward nurses, and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- We recognise that family and friends will be anxious to hear of patients' progress. However If possible, can one nominated person ring the ward for information about their relative.
- If your relative requires high dependency care following their operation, if possible, please collect property and valuables on day of surgery from the ward as there are limited storage facilities available.
- Please do not bring fresh flowers onto the ward. This is to help with infection control.
