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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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.
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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.
