Complex care in Newcastle upon Tyne
Welcome to Tyne Grange, where we provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from mental health, neurological, and physical health conditions.
Located on Grainger Park Road in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne Grange has 20 bedrooms and two apartments across two small, purpose-built units, creating a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
We’re dedicated to making every day better for the people we support, helping them lead meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals.
Our trained team provides high acuity, nurse-led care services, particularly for individuals with secondary diagnoses, co-morbidities or those who’ve experienced previous failed placements.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking a complex care placement, or you’re exploring care options for a loved one, view our services below or contact us to find out more.
Our care
The people we support at Tyne Grange would often be in a hospital or higher acuity setting if not placed with us.
Our care enables them to stay in the community, closer to their loved ones.
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Look around Tyne Grange
Tyne Grange has 20 en-suite bedrooms and two single-occupancy apartments, across two units.
With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
The home has communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, a therapy treatment room and a large accessible garden.
We offer a variety of accessible baths and showers for a range of mobility needs.
Tyne Grange is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Profile of need by unit
King Edward Unit
Presents with predominant mental health and behavioural needs
Is younger working age
Displays behaviours of concern
Has co-occurring physical health needs such as diabetes, dysphagia, and epilepsy
May have limited mobility, requiring regular repositioning, skin integrity checks, and ongoing monitoring
May require care for low-level clinical interventions such as catheters, medication regimes, pain management, and wound care
Thrives in an active and sociable environment
Requires a community-based placement after transferring from an inpatient/mental health rehabilitation/recovery unit
May have experienced one or more failed placements
Requires care focused on stabilisation, meaningful occupation, emotional wellbeing, and maintaining function - and where appropriate, discharge to lower acuity settings
Queen Elizabeth Unit
Has complex mental and physical health needs, that require a high level of nursing input, observation, and monitoring - beyond the scope of mainstream services
Is older working age
Typically has a neurological diagnosis, such as acquired brain injury, dementia, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s, or spinal injury
Has physical health needs such as bladder and/or bowel conditions, diabetes, dysphagia, and epilepsy
May require care for clinical interventions such as catheters, enteral feeding, medication regimes, pain management, tracheostomies, and wound care
May have limited mobility, requiring regular repositioning, skin integrity checks, and ongoing monitoring
Where appropriate, requires a rehabilitation-focused environment after moving out of a higher acuity service - supporting their journey to a less restrictive and lower acuity setting
Or, for those with degenerative conditions, may require palliative or end-of-life care in future
Apartments
The home also has two single-occupancy apartments, which can be used as step-down or step-up placements.
These are ideal for people who may not be suited to group living, or for those looking to develop their independent living skills as part of their journey towards less restrictive, lower-acuity settings.
Join our team and make a difference at Tyne Grange
No matter who you are or what experience you have, there are many ways you can make a difference at Tyne Grange.
The people who live in our home need care from a variety of colleagues.
Our roles range from Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants to Housekeepers and Cooks, and every member of our team has a vital part to play.
We’re proud to be a National Living Wage employer, offering stable employment in an inclusive, values-led environment.
Karen moved to Tyne Grange following several failed placements in other c...
Getting to Tyne Grange
Directions to Tyne Grange
Tyne Grange is a short drive from the A1 and other major roads including the A189.
If you're travelling north on the A1, at junction 69 take the A184 exit to Central Newcastle/Central Gateshead.
If you're travelling south on the A1, take the A69/A186 slip road to Hexham/City (West).
Tyne Grange is situated opposite Paignton Avenue, just off Westgate Road.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Grainger Park Road.
Public transport to Tyne Grange
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Westgate Walk-In Centre bus stop (stop ID: twrdadtm), which is accessed by various bus routes.
Newcastle CAV Campus bus stop (stop ID: twrdadtg), which is accessed by various bus routes.
Newcastle train station is 1.9 miles away, which is a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive.
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