Ward 43

Ward 43 is an adult neurological ward which provides care and treatment for patients undergoing various neurological investigations and operations.

Several specialist nurses are available for advice and support for conditions affecting the brain and nervous system, including:

• Epilepsy
• Headache
• Mitochondrial Disease
• Motor Neurone Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Pain

Things you need to know

• Nursing staff are always available for information regarding a patient’s treatment and progress. If you wish to speak to a member of the medical team please bear in mind that after 4pm and at weekends wards are covered by an ‘on-call’ team which may be different to your consultant’s team.

• If you are admitted for elective surgery you will have attended a pre-admission clinic and will have been advised of the likely length of hospital stay to expect.

• If you require a longer period of rehabilitation or treatment and are from outside Newcastle you will be referred to their local hospital. We do understand this may be upsetting for some patients and their carers but it is vital we adhere to this policy to ensure we can continue to admit all emergency cases as quickly as possible.

Location of ward

Ward 43 is located in the Leazes Wing at the RVI.

You can find a detailed access guide for ward 43 on the AccessAble website.