Cobalt NHS Treatment Centre, Newcastle
Ramsay Health Care UK is a leading provider of
private hospital services in the UK, with a network of 24 private
hospitals, 10 treatment centres and 3 neurological services
units.
The Cobalt NHS Treatment Centre in
Newcastle, opened in 2005, and specialises in the
delivery of NHS services for:
- General Surgery: hernia repair, varicose vein
surgery, minor skin, rectal procedures
- GI Endoscopy: gastroscopy, colonoscopy,
flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures
- Orthopaedics: hand & wrist, knee
surgery
This modern, purpose-built facility is
designed for the assessment, diagnosis and
treatment for conditions on a day case
basis.
Location
The Treatment Centre is located just outside
Newcastle within the
Cobalt Business
Park (next to the Village Hotel) and is accessible
from both the A1 and A19 with
free car parking on
site
.
Facilities
Facilities include an outpatient unit and a
surgical unit incorporating 2 theatres and
dedicated recovery areas.
Referral
Referral to the Treatment Centre is
via GP and all
services are available directly or via
Choose and
Book. Following an
outpatient appointment
with a consultant if surgery is required the patient can then book
a time and date to suit their needs.
'One stop'
services are available for many services whereby the patient has
their consultation and procedure within the one visit to the
Treatment Centre.
Cobalt is open Monday to Friday and to accommodate lifestyle and
work commitments late evening outpatient appointments are
available for some services.
Patient Satisfaction
At Cobalt we pride ourselves on our
patient-focused approach,
short wait
times and
quality of care - all facts
supported by patient feedback and the results of patient surveys.
Infection control is fundamental and all patients are screened in
accordance with latest NHS guidelines.
Accessibility
The Treatment Centre has free car parking on
site and is accessible via the A1 and A19 along with a good
supporting public transport network.
All car spaces are close to the entrance providing same level
access. If a wheelchair is required they are available upon request
from reception.
MRSA screening policy compliance
Cobalt NHS Treatment Centre updated and approved MRSA policy in
March 2009 to include the national requirement to screen elective
admissions. This policy was implemented with immediate effect.
Compliance with the standards are fully met and 100% of elective
patients will be screened by end of March 2009.
Current waiting times
| Procedure |
Outpatient Appt |
| General Surgery |
1-2 weeks |
| Endoscopy |
1-2 weeks |
| Orthopaedics |
1-2 weeks |
Our Staff
All patients are under the care of a consultant, an anaesthetist
is available until discharge from the Treatment Centre and you will
at all times be looked after by experienced nurses, health care
assistants, technical and administrative staff. Patient
care and comfort are paramount and given
the highest priority by Treatment Centre staff.
Patient Satisfaction
Cobalt is a participant in the NHS Patient Satisfaction scheme
and the last results recorded that 96.3% of patient ratde the
hospitla as very good or excellent.
If you would like further information on Cobalt NHS Treatment
Centre or services please call:
Tel: 0191 2703 250
Email: Cobaltnhsenquiries@ramsayhealth.co.uk.
Quality Report
We aim to provide the highest standards in all aspects of
patient care for both private and NHS patients. One important
indicator is that our hospitals and treatment centres have had
no reported cases of MRSA
bacteremia in the past 3 years, to find out more
please download
our 2009 / 10 Quality Account.