About our service
We provide emergency care for people with serious life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our team of medical and nursing staff work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assess and treat patients in our emergency departments at University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital.
All patients are assessed and triaged depending on the severity of their condition. Patients with the highest clinical need are seen first, rather than in time order.
Unless directed by your GP or the ambulance service, it is advisable to call 111 prior to attending the emergency department as there may be a service more suited to your needs. If you attend with a minor injury or illness you are likely to experience a long wait and may be directed to an alternative service.
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