New Hospital opens in Cramlington

Seriously ill patients are being moved to a new hospital opened in Northumberland this morning (Tuesday June 16th, 2015).

From today serious A and E cases, as well as major illnesses, will be dealt with in Cramlington.

Only lesser problems will be treated at Wansbeck, Hexham and North Tyneside.

There has been criticism about the opening of a new hospital in Northumberland. Some people living in rural communities say they are angry that they will have to travel to Cramlington for serious A&E conditions, while only being able to use Hexham, Wansbeck and North Tyneside hospitals for less serious problems. Doctors say it means patients will receive better care.