The Latest Breaking News from Darlington Memorial Hospital

Health trust apologises to nurses after changing rooms tribunal ruling

A group of nurses complained about a trans colleague using single-sex facilities at Darlington Memorial Hospital.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

Darlington nurses accuse Government of dragging feet on single-sex spaces

A tribunal found they suffered harassment which violated their dignity and created ‘a hostile, intimidating, humiliating and degrading environment’.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Nurse hails ‘victory for common sense’ after trans changing room ruling

Darlington nurse Bethany Hutchison led the claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Hospital bosses in transgender row feared ‘bullying trust’ label, tribunal told

Seven nurses are bringing a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Nurses’ action over trans colleague using changing rooms to be heard in autumn

The group are making a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Nurses take trust to tribunal over trans colleague’s use of changing rooms

The group are making a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

'He was a gentle giant' County Durham dad devastated after his brother loses battle with cancer

Mark Barnes was diagnosed with rectal cancer which spread to his liver

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023

Pandemic mums three years on: How life is treating women who gave birth during Covid

We spoke to mums across the country about the joy and drama of pregnancy and birth during the pandemic. Today, we catch up with them for an update

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Man taken to hospital after 'serious assault' in Darlington

Officers are now particularly keen to speak to a woman who found the man and drove him to Darlington Memorial Hospital

Chronicle Live · May 20, 2022

Darlington hospital A&E waiting times top 16 hours as departments 'incredibly busy'

'Please use A&E wisely and think carefully before attending hospital'

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022