- NHS hospital
University Hospital North Durham
We have served a S29A warning notice on County Durham and Darlington NHS Foudation Trust on 17 November 2025, because we had concerns about staffing levels and training compliance, escalation procedures, record keeping and management of patient safety incidents at University Hospital North Durham.
Overview
Ratings for specific services
We often carry out focused inspections on individual services. The following ratings are from our focused inspections.
Other CQC inspections of services
Community & mental health inspection reports for University Hospital North Durham can be found at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Each report covers findings for one service across multiple locations
Specialisms / services
- Transport services, triage and medical advice provided remotely
- Maternity and midwifery services
- Termination of pregnancies
- Family planning
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
- Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Surgical procedures
- Diagnostic and screening procedures
- Services for everyone
Who runs this service
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University Hospital North Durham is run by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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Mr Stephen Robert Russell
Nominated Individual