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.
Archived news
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New £60,000 Paediatric Echo Machine Donated by Red Sky Foundation to Support Children’s Heart Care
Date published: 5 August 2026
Children and families across County Durham and Darlington are set to benefit from faster access to specialist heart diagnostics.
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Making Waves for Stroke Patients: Great North Swim Fundraising Challenge
Date published: 16 June 2026
A stroke specialist and physiotherapist swapped the ward for the open water as they try to raise as much money as possible, to brighten the days of patients and their families.
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New £60,000 Paediatric Echo Machine Donated by Red Sky Foundation to Support Children’s Heart Care
Date published: 9 June 2026
Children and families across County Durham and Darlington are set to benefit from faster access to specialist heart diagnostics.
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Darlington Runners Take on 100-Mile Challenge to Support New Bereavement Suite Appeal
Date published: 15 May 2026
Three runners from Darlington are preparing to take on an incredible 100-mile challenge on Saturday 16 May to raise funds for a new maternity bereavement suite for families experiencing the loss of a baby.
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New Sensory Equipment Helping Young Patients
Date published: 19 March 2026
Young patients on Ward 21 at Darlington Memorial Hospital are benefiting from a new piece of sensory equipment thanks to support from CDDFT charitable funds.
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Do You Have a Fundraising Idea? CDDFT Charity Is Here to Help
Date published: 3 February 2026
The Trust Charity is encouraging people, community groups, schools and businesses to come forward with fundraising ideas.
