Radiology

About our service

We offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, as well as substantial plain film reporting and ultrasound service.

Most acute work is carried out at University Hospital of North Durham (UHND) and Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH), which operate a plain film and CT service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer an open access service for GP plain film imaging Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm at DMH and UHND.

Bishop Auckland Hospital (BAH) offers a wide range of outpatient-based CT, plain film and ultrasound procedures, as well as providing plain film imaging for the PCT urgent care/minor injury unit. Our services operate at Bishop Auckland Hospital 7 days a week from 8.45am to 5pm. Please note GP patients are by appointment only.

Shotley Bridge Hospital (SBH) offers plain film and ultrasound procedures for outpatients as well as providing plain film imaging for urgent care. Our services run at SBH 7 days a week from 8.45am to 5pm. Please note GP patients are by appointment only.

In addition to this, a range of plain film and ultrasound services are also provided at Chester Le Street Hospital (CLS) and Sedgefield Community Hospital (SCH). Please note GP patients are by appointment only. These support local out-patient clinics and general practitioners and provide diagnostic imaging in a community setting.

How to access our services

Patients can access our services via a referral from your GP practice or from a hospital practitioner nurse, consultant or allied health professional who is responsible for your care. Our services are delivered across all Trust sites, with the exception of Richardson Hospital and Weardale Community Hospital.