If you need to cancel your appointment, are delayed on the day of your
appointment or are unsure where to go please contact our administration team
immediately on 020 8847 9325.
Screening
appointments occur in the Echocardiology Department which is located on
Level 2 of the Cardiothoracic Centre, shown in green on the
Site map. Please report to the reception desk in the
department
at least 15 minutes before your appointment
By Rail:
Take the Intercity service to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. There is a taxi rank
outside the Railway Station. The taxi fare from the Railway Station to
Freeman Hospital is about £5 to £6. The hospital is four miles away.
Alternatively there is a bus service to the hospital from the stands
immediately outside the Railway Station on the left, buses 38, 38A, 38B and
15 all go direct to Freeman Hospital. The bus fare is about £1.
By Metro:
The nearest station is South Gosforth, which is approximately one mile away.
By
Coach:
Disembark
at the Gallogate Coach Station. The nearest Metro Station is Saint James
opposite the coach station. Change at Monument then board any Metro train to
the Airport or the Coast, alighting at South Gosforth. The hospital is
approximately 15 minutes walk (see above for further directions).
By Bus:
From
the main entrance to Newcastle Railway Station, turn left before the pelican
crossing. The bus stop is straight ahead. The bus fare is about £1. Buses 3,
3B, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 37, 38, 49, 49A all come to or pass Freeman
Hospital.You
can reach all hospitals by regular bus services. We recommend that you
confirm details by telephoning Traveline North East on 0870 608 2608.
By Taxi:
Taxis are permitted to drop off and pick up patients at all hospital
entrances. Please inform the taxi driver that you require the
Cardiothoracic Centre.
By Car:
Cars may drop off and pick up at all entrances. Car parking is available
near most entrances; a charge is made for parking. Please note that parking
spaces are limited. You may experience difficulties parking at peak times so
if possible make alternative transport arrangements i.e. public transport,
taxi or a relative who can collect you after your visit. Wheel clamping is
in use on the hospital site and inappropriately parked cars or failure to
comply with the parking regulations may result in clamping with a release
fee payable.
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