Tag: NHS
Ground broken in Consett for new hospital
Work has started on the site of the new Shotley Bridge Hospital in Consett. Land remediation began on Monday 7 September.
MP Backs the Biggest Mental Health Redesign in a Generation
Liz Twist MP has backed Government plans for 159 new NHS mental health facilities, including 100 community centres offering walk-in support.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Shotley Bridge Urgent Treatment Centre’s Overnight Closure...
Official Temporary Closure Begins Mid-JulyFrom 14 July 2025, the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital will temporarily close overnight between midnight...
New Consett Hospital: Community Voices and Capacity Questions
Community Divided as Consett’s New Hospital Plans ProgressPlans for a new hospital in Consett are moving forward, with groundwork expected to begin in 2026...
Minor Injury?
By Richard GoodfellowMinor Injuries?“OK,“ she said. “I’d like you to have an x-ray. ““Right, when and where?”“Now, across the road.”“Pardon?”“In the hospital.”“But I haven’t...
Consett Printing Firm
George Ledger - Consett in FocusDesignXpress, a printing company based in Consett, has been serving the region since 1995. After moving between various locations,...
Moorside Pharmacy Sold to New Owners
Moorside Pharmacy, a valued NHS community asset in Consett, County Durham, has changed hands. The transaction, brokered by Christie & Co, was finalised on...
Consett’s Shotley Bridge Hospital Project Faces Delays
Consett's plans for a new community hospital to replace Shotley Bridge Hospital are experiencing delays. Initially projected to open in 2025, a revised timeline...
Public Conversations Commence Regarding Shotley Bridge Community Hospital Services
NHS County Durham CCG has launched further public conversations in relation to the clinical model for services at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital. This engagement...