Our children’s wards provide hospital care for all babies, children and young people from a few days old up to the age of 16 who are unwell or injured.
We can also sometimes look after older for children with special circumstances. Babies, children and young people will be admitted and will stay overnight.
They are cared for by our team of doctors, nurses, health care assistants and hospital play specialists.
We’ve made sure that everything we do helps to make a hospital stay as comfortable as possible. We have a play room and activities including a teen area on the ward to create a relaxed, calm environment for children, young people and their families.
What are the wards?
This is for children who are here for one day for medical or surgical care.
The ward manager is Deborah Humble. You can find more information by clicking here: Ward F63.
This is for unwell or injured children who need to stay in hospital that are older than 18 months.
The ward manager is Julie Innes. You can find more information by clicking here: Ward F64.
This is for unwell or injured children who need to stay in hospital that are 18 months or younger.
The ward manager is Joanne McKenna. You can find more information by clicking here: Ward F65.
Where can I find out more?
Our Children's Wards are on F Floor of Sunderland Royal Hospital.
You can reach it from the main entrance on Kayll Road by using the lifts or the main stairs.
Follow the signs from the main corridor to find the ward.
To access the wards you will need to speak to a staff member on the intercom system. You will find this on the main door to the ward. Press the buzzer and wait for someone to answer.
Please be patient. If the nurses don't answer immediately, they might be busy caring for children.
Our senior team in Children's Wards
- Divisional Director - Claire McManus
- Directorate Manager - Derek Curry
- Matron - Laura Hayden-Duck
