Hospitals
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Bensham Hospital: 0191 482 0000
- Newcastle Hospitals (RVI / Freeman / General): 0191 233 6161
- Sunderland Royal Hospital: 0191 569 9020
Walk in Centres
- Bensham Walk in Centre: 0191 445 5454. Based at Bensham Hospital.
- Blaydon Walk in Centre: 0191 443 6302. On Shibdon Road, Blaydon NE21 5NU.
- Newcastle Walk in Centr: 0191 233 3760. Based at the Jury’s Inn Complex opposite the Centre for life.
Drug and Alcohol Services
- Substance Misuse Services: 0191 443 8141. South Tyneside Foundation Trust Substance Misuse Services are a service for people with drug and alcohol issues in Gateshead. You can be referred by your GP or self-refer on the above number.
- SMART web – www.getsmartgateshead.com phone – 0191 499 8110. A drug and alcohol service for young people in Gateshead (aged 18 or under). They can be called on the above number (9-5 Monday to Friday) for advice or to arrange an appointment
Sexual Health Services
Gateshead Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH): 0800 422 0200
Based at Bensham Hospital (located near the main entrance)
They run sexual health drop-in sessions at the following times:
- Monday 9:00 -11:30
- Tuesday 9:00 – 11:30, 13:00 – 15:00 and 16:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday 12:30 – 15:30
- Thursday 9:00 – 11:30, 13:00 – 15:00 and 16:00 – 19:00
- Friday 9:00 – 11:30
GUM Clinic Newcastle web – www.gumnewcastle.nhs.uk phone – 0191 2292999. Advice on contraception and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. The website also contains a lot of useful information – please see the website for appointments and clinic times.
Women’s Services
Gateshead women’s refuge: 0191 477 9309
Other
Gateshead Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB): 0191 477 1392. The CAB offers free advice on a number of issues including benefits, housing and employment.