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Help shape the future of Children and Young People's Mental Health Services
Featured news itemDate published: 4 September 2026
This listening exercise will help us understand what good specialist mental health support for children and young people should be like in the future. We want to hear from children, young people, families and carers. We also want to hear from staff and organisations we work with, and local communities. Hospital care, and care closer to home, can both provide important specialist support for…
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Brain Injury Awareness - Alan's story
Date published: 22 September 2026
“People don’t realise that having a brain injury changes your life.” Alan Croke’s life changed in September last year. He was checking the load on the back of a lorry when he stepped off…
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National recognition for nursing apprentice
Date published: 8 September 2026
A nursing apprentice has been recognised nationally for her contribution to the NHS. Roanna Williamson has been awarded a prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Award for Student Excellence. She…
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Annual General Meeting and Celebration Event 2026
Date published: 7 September 2026
Join Trust Members, staff, Governors, members of the public and our Board of Directors as we come together to celebrate a year of success. We’ll look back at what we’ve achieved over the past year,…
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Grant success for nursing apprentice
Date published: 7 September 2026
An NHS nursing apprentice has received a grant to develop her career. Charlotte Proud has been successful in applying for a grant from the Brittle Bone Society, a charity that supports people…
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Funding helps ward bloom
Date published: 27 August 2026
NHS charity provides funding to help older people’s ward bloom. The SHINE Fund gave over £40,000 to Akenside Ward to transform the garden area for patients. Part of Cumbria,…
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Take part in research to improve treatment for bipolar depression
Date published: 19 August 2026
People in the North East and North Cumbria living with bipolar and currently experiencing depression are being invited to take part in a clinical trial. The ASCEnD Trial is looking at how effective…
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Setting Sail for Recovery
Date published: 19 August 2026
A crew of service users recovering from psychosis and NHS staff have embarked on a life-changing adventure. The ‘Voyage to Recovery’ is a sailing trip run by the Cirdan Sailing Trust supporting…
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Running in memory of dedicated ambulance driver
Date published: 13 August 2026
A family is raising money to keep late NHS worker’s spirit alive. On 13 September, Chris Dobie from Chester-le-Street will be running the Great North Run to raise money for the Great North Air…
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Support for SAS doctors recognised
Date published: 12 August 2026
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) has been recognised for excellence in developing SAS doctors. The Trust has been awarded a Bronze SAS Excellence in Development…
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Runners take on Great North Run for SHINE
Date published: 7 August 2026
Dedicated runners are taking on the world’s biggest half marathon to raise money for an NHS charity. On 13 September, 14 participants will be running the Great North Run for the SHINE Fund, part…