North Tyneside General Hospital Explained

North Tyneside General Hospital
Org/Group:Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location:Preston, North Shields
Region:Tyne and Wear
Country:England
Healthcare:NHS
Type:District General
Emergency:No
Affiliation:Newcastle University Medical School
Founded:1984
Map Type:Tyne and Wear
Coordinates:55.025°N -1.467°W

North Tyneside General Hospital (commonly referred to as Rake Lane Hospital) is a district general hospital located on Rake Lane in Preston, North Shields, Tyne and Wear. It is managed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

History

The hospital, which replaced several other local hospitals, was built between 1984 and 1985 and was officially opened by Princess Alexandra in May 1985.[1] In May 2018 it was announced that the urgent care centre at the hospital would no longer be available but instead the hospital would offer a GP-led healthcare service.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: North Tyneside General Hospital. Art.UK. 28 August 2018.
  2. Web site: An important decision affecting patients needing care in North Tyneside has just been made. 9 May 2018. Chronicle Live. 28 August 2018.