An information leaflet and short video about Newton Ward, a high dependency rehabilitation unit for men over the age of 18 years based at St George’s Park in Morpeth.
The team at Newton have made a short video to tell you more about the ward.
Newton is a rehabilitation ward. It provides a space for men over the age of 18 years who require a safe and therapeutic hospital environment. Staff here will help you to move forward and achieve your recovery goals.
Going somewhere new can be scary.
This is a guide to Newton Ward at St George’s Park Hospital in Morpeth.
It will tell you more about the ward. So you know what it will be like when you come here.
This is the main corridor you will see when you arrive on Newton Ward.
The corridor leads to bedrooms, kitchens, offices and other rooms.
These are some of the other rooms on the ward.
The Ward Office. This is where staff like nurses sit to write notes and make phone calls. Please come here if you have any questions or need help and support from staff. MDT Office. ‘MDT’ stands for ‘Multi-Disciplinary Team’. The MDT meeting room can be used as a private space when you have meetings with members of the team. It can also be used for your ‘Care Plan Review’ meetings.
There are lots of different professionals in the team on Newton. They include:
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Activity Facilitators
- Support Workers
- Pharmacists
- Music Coach
- Art Psychotherapists
- Exercise Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
There is a pool table which you can use. And an Activity Room. This room is for arts and crafts and other activities like learning to play a musical instrument. There is a computer which you can use.
The Quiet Room You can relax on your own in here. You can also talk to a member of staff in private. The room has some comfy chairs, beanbags and some sensory items such as soft lighting.
The Communal Area This is a big space at the end of the main corridor. It is also used for activities like mutual help meetings and games nights. People on the ward sometimes like to sit here to eat their meals and have a chat.
There is a TV room with comfy chairs, TV and games consoles. We have two gardens. This is the quiet garden. We also have a bigger/main garden. This is a place to relax, exercise or play football. Sometimes we have BBQs here when the weather is good.
We have 18 bedrooms on Newton ward.
Each bedroom has its own bathroom, wardrobes, safety deposit box (safe), desk and chair.
You will have your own bedroom key so that you can lock your bedroom when you are not in it.
At Newton, all meals are provided. However, some patients, with staff support, prepare their own meals in our kitchen. Our kitchen has:
- a cooker
- fridge-freezer
- microwave
- toaster
and many other items. The kitchen is also used for group activities such as our breakfast or smoothie making group.
We hope this has helped answer some of the questions you may have before joining us If you have any other questions then you can get in touch with us at Newton Ward St George's Park Morpeth NE61 2NU Telephone: 01670 501 868
We look forward to meeting you soon.
This leaflet provides you with information that you will find useful during your stay. If you are not sure about anything in this leaflet please ask a member of staff.
Newton is a High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit based at St George’s Park in Morpeth.
The service is for men over the age of 18 years who require a safe and therapeutic environment to help with rebuilding living skills.
So we can support you in developing your recovery goals enabling you to return to living a more independent life within the community. We aim to provide a safe, supportive and therapeutic rehabilitation environment that helps you to move forward and achieve your recovery goals.
When you arrive you will be welcomed by a member of the care team. They will explain what will happen during your stay and give you information which will include who your named nurse will be. You will be shown around the ward and given plenty of support with settling in.
The length of stay very much depends upon your personal needs. The care team will discuss this with you.
We will support you with:
- daily living skills
- developing social skills and interests
- improving self esteem and self confidence
- maintaining contact with family and significant others
- managing problems with alcohol and/or drugs
- joining education and vocational programmes
- finding move on accommodation.
Some of the activities we include are:
- cooking
- pool
- fishing group
- walking groups
- cinema visits
- arts and crafts
- shopping
- football
- attending college
- trips to visit local places of interest
- gym
Staff can arrange an interpreter if you need one.
Contact Traveline
Telephone: 0871 200 22 33
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If you want to make a comment, suggestion, compliment or complaint you can:
- talk to the people directly involved in your care
- ask a member of staff for a feedback form, or complete a form on the Trust website www.cntw.nhs.uk/contact/complaints/
- telephone the Complaints Department Tel: 0191 245 6672
- email complaints@cntw.nhs.uk
We are always looking at ways to improve services. Your feedback allows us to monitor the quality of our services and act upon issues that you bring to our attention.
You can provide feedback in the following ways:
- the quickest way for you to do this is to complete our short online survey at www.
- complete a Your Voice survey, available on wards, reception areas or from staff
- other options for sharing your feedback and experience www.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
PALS provide confidential advice and support, helping you to sort out any concerns that you may have about any aspect of your or your loved ones care.
We act independently when handling patient and family concerns, liaising with staff, managers and, where appropriate, relevant organisations, to negotiate prompt solutions. If necessary, we can also refer patients and families to specific local or national-based support agencies.
PALS
Tel: 0800 032 0202
Email: pals
Post: FREEPOST PALS
South of Tyne
Tel: 0800 328 4397
Text: 07825 061 035
Email: pals@
Post: Patient Advice and Liaison Service, Garden Lodge, Hopewood Park, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0NB
9.00 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday
An answerphone is available at all times for you to leave a message. A member of the PALS team will aim to return your call as soon as possible.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: 0191 246 6800
Lived Experience Service
Tel: 01670 501 816
Newton Ward
St George’s Park
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2NU
Tel: 01670 501 868
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