Warning alert

Temporary Overnight Closure of Urgent Treatment Centre at SBH

The Urgent Treatment Centre at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital is temporarily closed overnight (12am–8am). 

Shotley Bridge Community Hospital offers a range of healthcare services to support the local communities. The hospital provides outpatient services, has a dedicated cancer care unit, an elderly care/rehabilitation ward as well as other services aimed at promoting recovery and enhancing quality of life.

Travel, transport and parking

The hospital can be accessed by public transport - detailed information on routes and schedules can be found on local transport websites or Google Maps. 

Car parking

To help support safer and more appropriate parking for patients, visitors and staff at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology is in use. The main car parks remain free of charge.

Parking on surrounding roads, particularly where double yellow lines are in place, can cause safety issues and access problems for emergency vehicles, hospital transport and local residents. Keeping this areas clear helps ensure safe access to the hospital site at all times.

Visitors are reminded to:

  • Please park in marked bays within the designated car parks
  • Please don’t not park on the double yellow lines
  • Keeping access routes clear helps ensure ambulances and emergency services can reach the hospital quickly

Car parking charges

The main car parks are free for staff, patients and visitors.