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Welcome to Wards 9 and 10

Telephone Number

0191 445 2009 (Ward 9)

0191 445 2010 (Ward 10)

Visiting Times

14:30 – 16:30

18:30 – 19:30

Only 2 visitors per bed space.

Ward Information

Welcome to Ward 9/10. We are an acute medical ward which specialises in respiratory medicine. Ward 9 has 25 beds. Ward 10 has 23 beds.

We care for patients with a range of problems such as:

  • COPD
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Pneumonia/Chest Infections
  • Lung Cancer
  • Type 2 Respiratory Failure/NIV

We work closely alongside other professionals such as:

  • Respiratory Nurses
  • Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Social Worker

Consultants on the Ward

Dr Thirugnanasothy         Dr Fretwell

Dr Killen                           Dr Popplewell

Dr Sharrock                      Dr Stiller

Dr Downie                        Dr Falak

If you relative would like to speak to a Doctor, could they please inform a nurse at the start of visiting so this can be arranged. 

Please discuss any queries with nursing staff.

Can relatives please bring in medications, toiletries, day and night wear.