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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Wish list for children in hospital over Christmas
Date published: 28 November 2024
As you prepare for the festive season, spare a thought for the children who will be spending it in hospital, missing out on much of the fun activities and excitement.
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This week Star Award winners are the Specialist Palliative Care Team
Date published: 26 November 2024
Each week we’re shining a spotlight on our #TeamCDDFT Star Award winners. This week, we’re showcasing the winners of the Chief Executive Team Award
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Our Star Award winners this week are Endoscopy and Pharmacy Sustainability Group’s
Date published: 19 November 2024
Each week we’re shining a spotlight on our #TeamCDDFT Star Award winners. This week, we’re showcasing the winners of the Green Champion Award
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Star Award winner for Working Together for Patients is Pharmacy Procurement
Date published: 15 November 2024
This week we're showcasing the winner of our Working Together for Patients Award, the Pharmacy Procurement team.
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Supporting Our Communities: Welcome Spaces
Date published: 14 November 2024
This winter, CDDFT Charity is proud to reintroduce Welcome Spaces at Bishop Auckland and Darlington Memorial Hospitals. Open every Thursday from 12 noon to 2 pm.
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Kindness and Compassion award for Yolande
Date published: 7 November 2024
This week, we’re showcasing the winner of the Kindness and Compassion Award, Yolande Appleton.