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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Countdown to the Great North Run – Just 12 Days to Go!
Date published: 26 August 2025
There are now just 12 days to go until our incredible team of Great North Runners take to the road.
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Family Raises £1,000 for Special Care Baby Unit after Premature Birth
Date published: 19 August 2025
A grateful family has raised an incredible £1,000 for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the University Hospital of North Durham, in honour of the outstanding care their premature baby received.
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Kind-hearted Patient Raises £400 to Keep Fellow Patients Cool This Summer
Date published: 8 August 2025
A patient at has raised an incredible £400 to purchase electric bedside fans to help keep fellow patients cool during the warmer months.
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Help Us Stock the Shelves – Book Donations Needed!
Date published: 6 August 2025
We’re calling on your amazing support to help us collect books for patients of all ages across our all of hospitals.
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Neonatal Team Completes 20-Mile Ullswater Trek, Raising £2,500 for Babies at Darlington Memorial Hospital
Date published: 16 July 2025
The team took on the trek over nine hours across varied terrain, determined to raise funds to enhance the comfort and experience of the smallest patients.
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A Big Thank You to Everyone Who Supported Our NHS Big Tea!
Date published: 10 July 2025
A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who took part in this year’s NHS Big Tea, helping to raise vital funds to enhance patient care.
