A NEW mental health consultant for elderly people has started work at hospitals in Darlington and Teesdale.
Andy Phipps will work as a consultant at the Richardson Hospital, in Barnard Castle, and at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
His role is a new post, and will require Mr Phipps to work as a full-time Darlington-based consultant, which will involve him visiting people in their homes to assess their needs.
Dr Phipps will also work in the day units at the Richardson Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital.
He said: "I am looking forward to being involved in the developments for the reprovision of the Richardson Hospital, in Barnard Castle, and the provision of mental health services in Darlington."
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