Durham and Darlington NHS Trust surgery problems ‘concerning’
A “deterioration in surgery” at a North East health trust is a “concern”, a watchdog has said. An inspection of … Read more
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Cutbacks loom for county’s health services
Full story in The Yorkshire Post, 19 February 2018 A forecast deficit of £40m across four main clinical groups (CCG) … Read more
Exclusive: Merger talks to create largest STP in the country
Health leaders are in discussions over merging three northern sustainability and transformation partnerships to create the largest in the country, HSJ can … Read more
Six month stay of execution for maternity services at Darlington Memorial Hospital
Closure-threatened hospital maternity services have received a stay of execution after a decision over their future was delayed for at … Read more
Concerns that The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton could lose its mental health wards
CONCERNS have been raised over proposals that could see the closure of mental health wards at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital. The … Read more
£115m plans to downgrade North Tees A&E can’t be achieved without ‘drastic’ cuts, says senior doctor
Dr George Rae says plans for NHS have been developed ‘behind closed doors’ and can’t be achieved without further investment. … Read more
Darlington Borough Council confirms date for inquiry into plans for Memorial Hospital
AN inquiry into controversial plans that could lead to A&E services being lost in Darlington is to be held later … Read more
Controversial plans set to win approval
Health bosses will this week discuss their plans for the year ahead – and are likely to approve plans to … Read more
Fresh protest at Darlington Memorial Hospital over potential cuts to services
A Fresh protest over potential cuts to hospital services is to be held on Wednesday amid claims the “direction of travel … Read more
Future of Darlington Memorial Hospital A&E and maternity services hang in the balance
The future of Darlington Memorial Hospital’s A&E and consultant-led maternity unit hangs in the balance today after a draft NHS … Read more