Belmont Hospital

Note: Belmont Hospital does not provide any specific paediatric services. The Emergency Department however caters for both adults and children.

Children who require admission to hospital will be transferred to John Hunter Children's Hospital.

Belmont Hospital is located on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie, between the lake and the coast, and is in the Local Government Area of the City of Lake Macquarie. The population of the Belmont planning district is forecast to grow from 22,190 in 1996 to 26,000 in 2020. This forecast has been a major factor in determining the needs and services required in the proposed hospital redevelopment plan.

Belmont Hospital forms part of the Greater Newcastle Sector.  Other hospitals in the sector are the John Hunter Hospital, John Hunter Children's Hospital and the Royal Newcastle Centre.

Belmont Hospital is approximately 20 minutes south of John Hunter Hospital.  It provides services to the East Lake Macquarie area.

Belmont Hospital provides a range of health care services, including general medicine, general surgery, day surgery, coronary care, gynaecology and emergency services.  Allied health services are also provided, including referral to other services on the Belmont Health Service campus.
Co-located with the health service are Short Term Resident Accommodation Service, Belmont Birthing Service, Kaleidoscope and Lakeview Detoxification Unit.

Paediatric Services

Although Belmont Hospital does not provide any specialty paediatric services, Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital holds general paediatric clinics five days per week on Belmont Campus. To attend one of these clinics, patients must have a referral from their general practitioner.

In addition to the general paediatric clinics, Kaleidoscope - Child and Family Health Nursing also provide a service at Belmont Campus. The Child and Family Health Nursing Service operates Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 5pm. Appointment times are held between 9.30am - 4pm. Referrals are not required.

Location and Contact Details

Belmont Hospital
Croudace Bay Road
Belmont NSW  2280
Ph:             (02) 49232000
Fax:             (02) 49232017