HEALTH watchdogs are offering an extra opportunity for people to comment on hospital services.

The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) is reviewing the South Durham Health Care Trust, which runs Bishop Auckland General and the Memorial Hospital, in Darlington, and is asking for the views of patients and their families.

Anyone wanting to take part is being invited to meet CHI staff at centrally located venues in Darlington on Monday, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, Barnard Castle on Wednesday and, now, Stanhope, on Thursday.

Appointments have to be booked by calling 0845 6013012