NHS Disablement Services Centre

NHS Disablement Services Centre at the Freeman Hospital, is the centre for:

  • amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic limbs
  • wheelchair and special seating: this includes wheelchair repairs
  • artificial eye services

They work with patients, their family and carers in Newcastle and across the North East to help with mobility, comfort and support.

To use these services you need to be referred by your hospital surgical team, after an amputation. Your doctor, GP and other healthcare professionals can refer you to this service too. You will then be given an appointment to attend the clinic for and assessment and support.