Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Tranwell Unit – Electroconvulsive Therapy Service (Queen Elizabeth Hospital) – INT006

Provides electro convulsive therapy treatment for a small number of severe mental health disorders, such as severe depression, mania and catatonia.

How to get Referred
Via Care Co-ordinator, Specialist Mental Health Nurse

Contact

Telephone: 0191 441 6509

Address: Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE10 9RW

Opening Times: Monday 9am – 5pm Tuesday 9am – 5pm Wednesday 9am – 5pm Thursday 9am – 5pm Friday 9am – 5pm

Related resources

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) – Patient Information Leaflet

Published: 15/05/2018
Audience: Patient
Type: Central Inpatient Services
North Inpatient Services
Language: English

This leaflet will try to answer some of the questions you may have about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It covers what ECT is and why it may have been recommended, what happens if you have ECT and possible side effects of ECT.