Orthotic Services
The aim of the Orthotic Service is to treat and rehab patients through assessing the need and provision of an Orthoses. An Orthoses is a device that is applied externally to any part of the body and is usually given to help or correct deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of injury, medical conditions such as Diabetes or Rheumatoid Arthritis or due to the way our bodies alter over time.
Orthoses -
Examples of Orthoses are:
We also provide services for Wigs and Breast Prosthesis
When required, we provide support and reassessment of need once the Orthoses has been supplied along with review, maintenance and a repair service
Our team consists of Allied Health Professional Registered (AHP) Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants and dedicated administration staff. We have Orthotists with special interests in Paediatrics, Diabetic care and Neurological conditions such as Stroke.
The CDDFT Team are:-
Sharon Robinson - Orthotics Manager
Julie New - Senior Orthotics Assistant
Caroline Duffy - Senior Orthotics Assistant
Alison Johnson - Team Leader - University Hospital of Durham
Anita Harris - Administration Team Lead
Wendy Curry - Administration Assistant
Louise Moss - Administration Assistant
Julie Young - Administration Assistant
Orthotists (provided by Peacocks Medical Group) are:-
Paul Charlton - Lead Orthotist for CDDFT
Richard Webb - Senior Orthotist
Scott McNab - Orthotist
Helen McCormack - Orthotist
Adam Jones - Orthotist
Kevin Stewart - Orthotist
Service Information
Where is the service provided?
The Orthotic service has daily clinics at Bishop Auckland Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham, and Darlington Memorial Hospital. Clinics are also held at Sedgefield Community Hospital, Chester-Le -Street Hospital, Shotley Bridge Hospital, Spennymoor Health Centre, Pioneering Care Centre at Newton Aycliffe, Education Village Darlington and Evergreen School Bishop Auckland
The service has appointments available between 9.00 and 16.30 Monday to Friday and times vary across sites. Twice a month there are appointments available up to 18.30 for children at Bishop Auckland Hospital. When booking an appointment we will do our best to meet your requirements but this may mean travelling to another site.
How do people access the service?
To receive care you need to be referred to the Orthotic Services by either your Consultant, GP or a member of the Allied Health Professions such as Physiotherapy or Podiatry. We do not accept self-referrals and are not on the choose and book system.
All referrals are screened on receipt and appointments offered in the appropriate clinic.
Your needs will be assessed and we will discuss with you an appropriate treatment plan at your appointment.
Contact Telephone numbers:
Bishop Auckland General 01388 455523
Darlington Memorial 01325 743211
University Hospital of Durham 0191 333 2823
Email: General Enquiries - cdda-tr.BAGHOrthotics@NHS.Net
Referrals - cddft.Orthotic.referrals@NHS.Net
'The treatment I have received from all the staff has been excellent and could you extend my thanks to them all. A very thankful and relieved patient'.
Patient, Dermatology Outpatients Department, University Hospital of North Durham