Star Awards 2025 – Nominations now open
The Star Awards are back!
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A call to volunteer – Maureen’s story
Volunteering was everything Maureen didn’t want to do when she retired, but she tells us in her own words why she loves it.
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From miner’s son to mental health advocate
A County Durham man who battled addiction for years has turned his life around to help others – and credits volunteering for playing a key role in his recovery.
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Healing through helping – Bea’s story
An inspiring County Durham woman who spent much of her childhood in hospital with asthma has told how volunteering with us has changed her life.
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Dyslexia doesn’t stop you achieving your goals
After years of being labelled as lazy, messy, disorganised and a daydreamer, at the age of 37, Dr Helen Spencer was diagnosed with dyslexia.
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Celebrating Trust volunteers making a positive difference
This Volunteers’ Week we're celebrating the dedicated people who volunteer across our Trust and make a positive difference.
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Training events call to tackle the rise of stalking behaviours in young people
Researchers are concerned about the prevalence and normalisation of stalking, with 1 in 5 young people experiencing stalking behaviour.
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NHS is a family affair for nurse Christine
A nurse who has dedicated half-a-century to transforming mental health care is set to retire this week.
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New chief executive announced
We have appointed Alison Smith as our new chief executive.
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Trust member uses lived experience to help others – Dementia Action Week
A former project manager whose life was turned upside down after developing Alzheimer's in his 40s is using his experiences to help others.
