Everything you need to know about Ward 3
The Great North Children’s Hospital
Getting here
Ward 3
Great North Children’s Hospital
Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
0191 282 6003
If you’re arriving by car
There is a paid car park at the front of the hospital and a multi storey - entrance on Queen Victoria Road. If you're staying on the ward please save your receipts. Alternatively try:
Claremont Road Car Park, NE2 4AA
Leazes Park Car Park, NE2 4BJ
If you’re arriving by taxi
Set the destination to the address above and you should be dropped off directly outside.
If you’re arriving by train
You will arrive in Newcastle Central Station. It’s approximately a 20 minute walk to the hospital, or taxis are available. The official black cabs here have white bonnets and drivers have ID, or you can use popular mobile apps.
If you’re arriving by Nexus Metro
The closest Metro station to us is Haymarket. Haymarket has step-free access unless stated otherwise. You can check the Nexus website for updates and works. You can get the Metro directly from Newcastle airport, too.
Exit Haymarket on Percy Street
Head over the road towards the university
Continue walking straight through the courtyards until you see the hospital.
Once you’re at the hospital.
Upon arriving at the hospital, enter through the large revolving door, ensuring space ahead and behind you so the doors don’t halt. Head straight to Ward 3. This is on Floor 4 and can be reached via the elevators next to the reception desk, or the stairs. Upon reaching Floor 4, make three right turns, go through the first big blue doors and press the buzzer for Ward 3.
Important contacts for your stay on Ward 3
Liaison Team
tnu-tr.bmt.liaisonteam@nhs.net
0191 282 3636
Play Team
nuth.ward3playteam@nhs.net
Health Psychology
nuth.healthpsychology@nhs.net
Psychology Secretaries
0191 2824081
Citizens Advice
A weekly clinic is held in the hospital
The Ward 3 team & NHS Uniforms
Liaison team
You will meet the Family Liaison Team at your assessment, and they will look after you during your assessment. A nurse will be allocated to you.
Consultants
You will meet several consultants to help understand your child’s medical history.
Play team
The Play Team will talk about how they can support your child with play sessions, preparing for life on the ward and will show you around.
Occupational therapist
The occupational therapist will talk about how they can help so that your child’s sensory, developmental and emotional needs will be met during their stay on the ward.
Physiotherapy
The physiotherapist will talk with you and your child about their developmental progress or, if they’re older, about their favourite activities and any physical challenges they might have. They will assess physiotherapy your child may need during treatment.
Psychology
They will let you know how they work alongside the Ward and how they can help you.
Dieticians
The dietician will discuss your child’s dietary requirements and how these might change during treatment.
Other specialities
Depending on your situation you may see other specialities such as respiratory, gastroenterology or dermatology specialists.
Chaplaincy
The chaplaincy team is here to support all people regardless of faith, belief or world view while they find themselves in hospital.
Dentist
Your child will see a dentist as part of their assessment, this may be when you come to Newcastle or before when you are at home.
On the Ward
Have a look inside one of the cubicles (bubbles!)
What's in the hospital?
Medicinema - ward staff can book you and your child in when appropriate
Café - two Costas and a hospital café
Shop - for basic needs