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Help shape the future of Children and Young People's Mental Health Services
Featured news itemDate published: 4 September 2026
We want to hear from children and young people, families, carers, staff, partner organisations and local communities about what good mental health support should look like for children and young people in the future. We know that for some children and young people, hospital care plays an important role in providing specialist support during difficult times. We also know that support provided…
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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…
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Have your say on the future of our Older Adult inpatient services
Date published: 4 August 2026
We are starting a process to review some of our inpatient wards for older adults. (These are wards mainly for people aged 65+.) This work is part of our Service Change Plan 2026-27: Delivering…
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New sycamore garden opens at Northgate Hospital
Date published: 29 July 2026
A special celebration marked the official opening of a newly developed outdoor space at Sycamore Unit, Northgate Hospital. The area was officially opened by James Duncan, Chief Executive of…
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Former patient’s fundraising gig hits the right note for charity
Date published: 16 July 2026
Paul Maddison, who was a patient at Walkergate Park in Newcastle, headlined a gig to raise money for the SHINE Fund. Part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust’s (CNTW)…
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Fundraising to support patients in local mental health and learning disability services
Date published: 13 July 2026
Deborah Stoker, an Employment Specialist at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW), helped raise £422 for the SHINE fund through events at her local gym. The SHINE fund…