County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

😁National Smile Month 2026 Our Oral Health Promotion Team attended the Durham Making Changes Together Conference sharing tailored toothbrushing advice for neurodivergent children🦷💙 📍Next drop-ins: • 26 May-St Phillips Park • 26 May-Ash Green Way • 4 June-East Howle Site

Do you know your UVA from your SPF? When buying sunscreen, check the label for: ☀️A sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against UVB ☀️At least 4-star UVA protection ☀️Make sure the sunscreen is not past its expiry date. #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

Thank you so much 💙 Well done to Sarah Sugden from the Dermatology Department who recently received a message of thanks from a grateful patient. #ThankfulThursday

🚨Ward 31 is leading the way in fire safety preparedness. Staff took part in an interactive session on evacuation procedures & emergency response helping build confidence & readiness. 👏 Further sessions are planned across wider teams in the Trust.

Today we’re celebrating Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day & saying a big thanks to the amazing ODPs across Co Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.💙 ODPs play a vital role supporting patients before during & after surgery delivering high‑quality care every day👏

Today is National Day for Staff Networks 💙 Thank you to all our CDDFT staff networks and members for the vital role you play in supporting colleagues, championing inclusion, influencing change and helping create a workplace where everyone can thrive. #StaffNetworksDay

💉 We’re supporting National Insulin Safety Week with information stalls across our hospitals to raise awareness of insulin safety. Teams will be sharing advice & resources with colleagues, patients and visitors throughout the week. 💙 #InsulinSafetyWeek #PatientSafety

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We’re strengthening leadership at Co Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust with new senior appts & a new strategic alliance with South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Together we’re working towards safe, high‑quality, sustainable care.

If you take regular medication, don’t get caught short over the spring May bank holiday (25 May). If you need extra to see you through, please order now. It will save you time and ensure you can pick them up from your chosen pharmacy.

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Two families have donated privacy prams to CDDFT in memory of daughters Olivia and Ember Marie. 💜 The prams will help bereaved parents keep their babies close with dignity, privacy and compassion during the most difficult moments. #ThankYou

Today we’re saying a huge thank you to our nurses across CDDFT 💙 Your skill, compassion and resilience make a difference to patients and families every day. We’re proud to work alongside you. #InternationalNursesDay #TeamCDDFT

Happy International Nurses Day 💙 Today we’re thanking all of our incredible nursing colleagues across CDDFT for their professionalism, resilience and compassionate care. Watch a special message from Interim Chief Nurse Gill Hunt. #InternationalNursesDay #IND2026

A wonderful #InternationalNursesDay throwback from our friends at @3pointmedia

Still using a blue inhaler? There's a better way to manage your asthma. Book an asthma review with your GP practice. #BluetoNew

🚧 Staircase Repairs – Tower Block At Darlington Memorial Hospital, sections of the main staircase will close 7am–3pm (11–17 May), one floor at a time. 🚨 Staircase remains usable in emergencies Thanks for your patience while we complete these essential works.

Some cervical screening results are now being sent through the NHS App. If your result is normal, you’ll receive it securely in the app.
You’ll still get a letter in the post if you don’t have the app, or if more tests are needed.

🌟In March our amazing maternity teams across County Durham & Darlington welcomed 329 beautiful babies into the world!👶💙💜 A huge congrats to all the families on your new arrivals & a big thank you to our incredible staff for their care, compassion and dedication every day.💐

Did you know NHS 111 online can give you the same urgent medical advice as the telephone service? And you will be called back by a clinician if you need one. Visit 111 online or via the NHS App. #HereToHelp