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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Thank You for Your Support in 2025
Date published: 14 January 2026
As we look back on 2025, CDDFT Charity would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported our work over the past year.
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Former Nurses Return to Shotley Bridge Hospital for a Special Visit
Date published: 5 November 2025
We were delighted to welcome two former nurses back to Shotley Bridge Hospital for a heartwarming visit earlier this week.
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Community and Staff Book Donations Bring Comfort to Patients
Date published: 15 October 2025
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust would like to say thank you to everyone who has kindly donated books.
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New Tea Hatch Opens at Shotley Bridge Hospital Thanks to Willow Burn Hospice Volunteers
Date published: 18 September 2025
Patients, visitors, and staff at Shotley Bridge Hospital can now enjoy a welcome refreshment thanks to the opening of a brand-new tea hatch.
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Thanks Great North Runners for your incredible support!
Date published: 8 September 2025
A huge thank you to all of our amazing runners who took on the Great North Run on Sunday 07 September 2025.
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Generous Donation Supports Stroke Rehabilitation at Bishop Auckland Hospital
Date published: 3 September 2025
Patients recovering from a stroke at Bishop Auckland Hospital will benefit from a new specialist rehabilitation chair thanks to the generosity of The Chyrelle Addams Trust.
