FAQs
The hospital is operated and maintained by Healthscope, providing services for both public and private patients.
What is the MGP program at Northern Beaches Hospital? ›
Midwifery group practice is for public patients with a low-risk pregnancy. Mums have a dedicated midwife throughout their pregnancy and for the birth and then early discharge back home, within 4-6 hours for a vagin*l birth.
What are visiting hours for Northern Beaches Hospital? ›
Visiting Hours
For special circ*mstances, including maternity and Intensive Care, please speak to the ward staff. For the majority of other areas, visiting hours are 10.00am to 1.00pm, then again from 3.00pm till 8.00pm. Any visits outside of these hours must have approval from the relevant ward staff.
What is the catchment area for Northern Beaches Hospital? ›
The primary population catchment area for the Northern Beaches Hospital is the area covered by the Northern Beaches Council Local Government Area.
Who is the chief medical officer of Northern Beaches Hospital? ›
A/Professor Peter Thomas - Northern Beaches Hospital | LinkedIn.
How much did the Northern Beaches Hospital cost? ›
Sydney's long-awaited Northern Beaches Hospital has been officially opened. The 488-bed facility in Frenchs Forest, built at a cost of $660 million, is a Private-Public Partnership between leading healthcare provider Healthscope and the New South Wales Government.
What are the benefits of MGP? ›
greater birth satisfaction for you and your partner. safer birth outcomes for your baby. better breastfeeding outcomes. more chance of a natural delivery with less need for epidurals, inductions and caesarean sections.
How many beds does Northern Beaches Hospital have? ›
The new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest delivers acute and complex care to the community and supports innovation and research. Northern Beaches Hospital has: 488 beds (60 per cent public and 40 per cent private) compared to 200 beds previously. 50 emergency bays compared to 30 bays previously.
Who is the director of Nursing at Northern Beaches Hospital? ›
Director of Nursing - Fiona Allsop
She is responsible for nursing practice, professional development and workforce, quality governance including patient safety and risk and patient experience and engagement.
What are the best hours to go to the hospital? ›
The least busy times at the ER are usually early in the morning, particularly between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. Weekdays, specifically Tuesday and Wednesday, tend to be less busy compared to weekends.
It is recommended that you personally contract the State Hospital wherein your family member or loved one may have been a patient, either in writing or by phone-call, and make your request for information.
What are visiting hours at Wake Med? ›
Children of all ages who are free of contagious illnesses are welcome in our hospitals during standard visiting hours — 8 am to 8 pm daily.
How many people are homeless on the northern beaches? ›
The 2021 Northern Beaches Homeless Street Sleeping Count found 57 people sleeping on the streets, a 20% drop on 2020 when 71 rough sleepers were identified in the region.
Is Northern Beaches public or private? ›
Your expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your healthcare experience is the best it can be. Your local, world-class hospital has both private and public beds. If you have private health insurance, you can choose to stay as a private patient.
How many residents are in Northern Beaches? ›
Welcome to the Northern Beaches Council Community Profile
The Northern Beaches Council Estimated Resident Population for 2023 is 267,921, with a population density of 1,054 persons per square km.
