Intermediate Care Team

We are a community service which prevents hospital admissions and assists hospital discharges to anyone over the age of 16 registered with a Gateshead GP.

The team also provides out of hours district nursing care after 5pm – 8.30am and palliative care after 1am – 8.30am. The team administers intravenous antibiotics to patients with various medical conditions via cannula and central line.

Where is the service provided from?

Bensham Hospital, Gateshead, NE8 4YL

You can contact the service on 07949 575313.