Day hospice
North Tyneside Primary Care Trust's (PCT) day hospice service provides day care and support to patients and their carers living with a life limiting illness. Examples of life limiting illnesses include: cancer, dementia, stroke, Alzheimers disease and liver disease.
We provide an environment where patients have the opportunity to discuss any problems or worries they may have and have their symptoms assessed by qualified staff. We also offer complementary therapies and social activities such as outings and arts and crafts days. The day hospice is based at Sir GB Hunter Memorial Hospital in Wallsend.
How can I access the service?
Patients can access the service via referral from any health care professional including their GP, district nurse, health visitor or hospital doctor.
Contact details
Day Hospice Sister
North Tyneside Day Hospice
Ist Floor
Sir GB Hunter Memorial Hospital
The Green
Wallsend
NE28 7PE
Tel: 0191 2202212
Day hospice is open 9.30am – 4.30pm Tuesday – Thursday.
Useful websites
Macmillan cancer information and support service - this service is available locally in North Tyneside
Help the Hospices is the national charity for the hospice movement.
The NHS Northern Cancer Network provides information on all types of cancer and the treatments available, along with information on support groups in your local area.
Cancerbackup is Europe's leading cancer information charity, the site contains up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
Macmillan cancer support - this site contains information on support groups in your local area.
