We provide Specialist Nursing Care for Children and Young people from birth to 19 years who have a GP in Gateshead.
About the service
Our aim is to prevent and shorten hospital admissions for all children aged 0-19 years of age who have a Gateshead GP by promoting Family Care.
The service provides Specialist Children’s Nursing Care to the children 7 days per week service, seeing the children either at home, relative’s homes, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, respite facilities, and summer play schemes.
When a referral is received, the team will carry out a triage telephone call with the child’s family and arrange the initial home visit. During the phone call, information about the equipment required and any worries that the family may have will be gathered.
The team will ensure that they have the appropriate equipment and information required to carry out the initial visit.
Community Children’s Nursing Team
Community Children’s Nursing Team
Community Children’s Nursing Team
Patient Information
Useful Websites
The Gateshead Local Offer brings together information for children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
This includes information about services and support, and advice and guidance on education, health, social care and transport.
Opening Times
The children’s nursing team is available Monday – Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 8.30am – 5:00pm