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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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.
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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.
