The Carer's Passport at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead

You may be eligible for the Carer's Passport if you are a carer for somebody who has been admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and they require support due to:

• dementia/delirium or other cognitive impairment
• having a diagnosed learning disability
• requiring a high level of care (for example assistance is required with eating and drinking)
• being a person you feel would benefit from having a carer present, such as those experiencing anxiety or needing reassurance in an unfamiliar setting
• being critically unwell or at the end of life

There are a range of benefits to the Carers Passport. These include:

• free car parking for the main carer of the patient
• flexible visiting times, this can be discussed with the ward manager/nurse in charge
• 20% discount at restaurants and cafes

If you feel that you would benefit from having a Carer's Passport, please speak to the Ward Manger or nurse in charge. For more information please visit the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust website.