Welcome to our charity's news page. We’ve some great stories to share with you. These show how local people coming together with kindness can help us achieve amazing things.
Together, we care.
What you’ll read about
You'll read about how some brave people have overcome tough times with your help, new ideas that help others, and how generous people like you are making a big difference for our patients and their families.
You'll also see how medical and healthcare workers, patients, and donors come together to help those facing health challenges. These stories are inspiring and show the impact of your kindness and generosity.
Together we are achieving great things
Let's celebrate the good things happening in our Trust and wider communities across County Durham and Darlington.
Latest news
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Charity buys scanners to benefit patients
Date published: 29 January 2025
Patients across County Durham and Darlington are benefitting from new portable bladder scanners that use ultrasound to instantly investigate a common bladder problem.
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Fundraising Afternoon Tea with a difference
Date published: 28 January 2025
We are thrilled to announce an exclusive Afternoon Tea event, a delightful afternoon of treats, entertainment, and community spirit, all in aid of enhancing patient care and experience.
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Great North Run 2025
Date published: 22 January 2025
Missed out on this year’s GNR ballot? We have places - no registration.
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Stay warm and well this winter with our Welcome Spaces
Date published: 9 January 2025
As temperatures continue to drop, we're pleased to announce the return of our Welcome Spaces
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Durham Freemasons Bring Comfort to Patients at Darlington Memorial Hospital
Date published: 18 December 2024
The visit was coordinated by our CDDFT Charity and thank you to the colleagues on the wards who also supported the visit.
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Christmas Cruise lights up hospital stay for young patients
Date published: 9 December 2024
On Saturday, 7th December, University Hospital of North Durham (UHND) hosted a dazzling display of Christmas cheer as 22 festively decorated campervans rolled into town for the Durham Dubs Campervan Christmas Cruise. This magical event, organised in…