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Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy

Our Emergency Departments at University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital are extremely busy. Please use your local pharmacy or NHS 111 online for advice and treatment first. Minor illnesses or injuries will face very long waits. Thank you for your support.

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- CDDFT Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment Information Day
  
  Event date and time: 13 February 2026
  
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  Recruitment and careers events
  
  Event description:
  
  County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is holding a Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment Information Day at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Friday 13 February 2026. The session will introduce the Healthcare Support Worker role, career opportunities, and what it is like to work at CDDFT. Attendees who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to apply for roles, with successful applicants invited to interview. Places are limited and must be booked in advance on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
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