Support our work

The unit was opened in May 2010.
Teenage Cancer Trust fund two expert staff here:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Youth Support Coordinator

 

The unit was refurbished in 2017, This refurbishment extended into Ward 14 (Paediatric Outpatients & Daycase) by upgrading and increasing the size of the Teenage waiting room, creating a dedicated Teenage Daycase chemo area and installing wall graphics in the side rooms and treatment rooms.

2010

opened

13-18

year olds

3

en-suite bedrooms
  • 3 bed bay, and 4 additional transitional beds
  • Recreational room with kitchen/diner
  • Study
  • Complementary therapy room and 'penthouse' recreational area with kitchenette
  • Family room, parent's room with kitchen

The Great North Children's Hospital

See the location on Google Map

Why we need you

Right now, we can't reach every young person who needs our support. Join us and help make sure every young person with cancer gets the care they deserve. Find out more ›

Volunteering

Got an hour to spare, or more? We've got a host of volunteering opportunities, from easy to more involved, so you can make a difference to young people with cancer. Find out more ›