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Our emergency departments at Darlington Memorial Hospital & University Hospital of North Durham are very busy. If you attend with a minor illness or injury you will face a very long wait. Please think pharmacy or 111 online first. 

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Our 7,500 staff serve a population of around 650,000 people.

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New Green Plan sets out how we'll deliver more sustainable care

23 October 2024

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Implementing Martha’s Rule with Call 4 Concern service

23 October 2024

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Expanding our Rapid Response Palliative Care Service in Darlington

30 September 2024

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