Children’s Services

Our team aims to deliver the highest standards of care for children.

With a commitment to continuous improvement, lean working practices and innovation, our ultimate vision is to advance the health and wellbeing of all children.

We look after all children who either come into the hospital in an emergency or those children and young people who have longer term health problems.

The service includes the emergency assessment and short stay (PEAPOD) in the Emergency Care Centre, a children’s day unit based on ward 20 and children’s outpatients. Some children need to stay in the hospital for a short length of time for further observation. Parents are encouraged to stay with them.

Here in Gateshead we strive to provide high quality, family focused care. We provide a variety of services both within an acute and community setting. Our services work in collaboration with one another to ensure the best outcomes for patients and families.

Thank you very much for your support, it is greatly appreciated and does make a huge difference to the care we can provide for our patients in Gateshead.