We offer comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and day care services for Diabetes and Endocrinology from three main sites: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham.

Our aim is to treat patients as close to home as possible therefore we offer services at: Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, Chester le Street and Shotley Bridge community hospitals.

Our consultant led service also has dedicated clinical nurse specialists, additional specialist nursing support and therapies to provide a patient focused treatment programme including education and self-management.

Patient support is also provided via a dedicated specialist nurse led telephone helpline.

We work with dieticians and podiatrists who are specialised in the care of patients with diabetes and endocrinology associated disorders.

Key Staff Details

• Consultant:   Dr Kamal Abouglila
• Consultant:   Dr Paul Peter
• Clinical Service Manager:   Lisa Cole
  Telephone:  01325 380100

Service Delivery

• Bishop Auckland Hospital
• Chester-le-Street Community Hospital
• Darlington Memorial Hospital
• Sedgefield Community Hospital
• Shotley Bridge Community Hospital
• University Hospital of North Durham