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.