Contact Us

6 March, 2012

Switchboard: 0191 482 0000

Medical problems cannot be assessed via this number. No medical advice can be given through our switchboard.

If you require non-urgent medical advice please contact your GP, your local NHS walk-in or urgent care centre, call NHS 111 or visit the NHS website for health and lifestyle advice.

For enquiries about hospital appointments please contact the department directly. The number will be on your appointment letter/card.

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

Freephone: 0800 953 0667

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Media enquiries

During office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm) all media enquiries should be directed to the Communications Team on 0191 445 3561.

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Health records

You can find information and guidance on how to obtain a copy of your own health records under the Data Protection Act.

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Freedom of Information

For more information visit our FOI page.