County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

🔬 Today is #BiomedicalScienceDay2026

A huge thank you to our Pathology teams whose expertise supports diagnosis, treatment & patient care every day.

Come & meet the team at UHND & DMH between 11am–2pm to learn more about the vital work they do
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Medicines, cleaning products and batteries can be dangerous for curious little hands.

✔ Lock them away
✔ Store them high up
✔ Keep button batteries out of reach

Small changes help keep children safe.

#SpotTheDanger #ChildSafetyWeek #SmallStepsForSafety

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For more information about visiting hours please visit - https://t.co/HheiGxYd9m

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Open visiting is now in place across our hospitals between 10:30am–7pm, giving patients more flexibility to spend time with loved ones.

We're also pleased to welcome children as visitors where appropriate.

Patient care, safety and dignity remain our priority.

#OpenVisiting

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

🎵 Volunteers' Week Spotlight 🎵

Thank you to Elizabeth Howe, who has volunteered as a therapeutic musician since 2016.

Playing her 49-string chromatic lyre across our wards, Elizabeth brings comfort and calm to patients through the power of music. 💙

#VolunteersWeek

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This #ChildSafetyWeek, @CDDFTNHS have launched a 'Small Steps for Safety' campaign, to help families reduce preventable injuries in young children.

🗣️“with our partners, we hope we can reach as many parents & carers as possible with this initiative”

📽️👇
https://t.co/8HW1jMdlCN

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If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, remember you’re not the only one scouting local cuisine.

Mosquitoes will have their eyes on you. 👀

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Falls are 1 of the most common causes of injury in young children.

Simple actions can make a big difference:
✔ Use safety gates appropriately
✔ Keep stairs clear
✔ Secure furniture & TVs
✔ Keep furniture away from windows

#SpotTheDanger #ChildSafetyWeek #SmallStepsForSafety

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

🌟 #VolunteersWeek Spotlight 🌟

FFT Volunteer Calister Oyekunle supports patients at Darlington Memorial Hospital by listening, gathering feedback and offering kind words.

"Volunteering has changed me in ways I didn't expect... every Friday I leave feeling proud." 💙

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🤝 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

@CDDFTNHS and @STSFTrust have announced a new strategic alliance to strengthen services for patients and communities across the region.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/u9UU84nvMb

#NHS #Healthcare #NorthEast

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Did you know appointments are available if you have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently?

You can:
➡️Contact an NHS dentist
➡️Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
➡️Contact NHS 111

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For more information and advice visit - https://t.co/pOIWmmuKD7

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Every year, thousands of children are injured in accidents that are often preventable.

Our new Small Steps for Safety campaign videos share simple tips to help families keep children aged 0–5 years safe at home.

#SpotTheDanger #ChildSafetyWeek #SmallStepsForSafety

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Do you know how to put a condom on correctly?

PROTECT yourself against STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea. 🛡️❤️

For free testing, condoms and confidential safe sex Advice search elephant in the room or check the comments.

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Have you or a loved one used urgent or emergency NHS services in County Durham?

Please share your experiences of accessing care, understanding where to go and knowing who to contact when support is needed.

Your feedback will help NHS leaders plan and improve future services.

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

NHS 111 is here to help — day or night.

Trained advisers and clinicians can guide you to the most appropriate service for your needs, whether that’s self-care, a pharmacy, urgent treatment centre, GP, or emergency care.

Simply go online, via the NHS app or call 111.

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Feeling under the weather? Think Pharmacy First.

Pharmacies can provide NHS prescription medicine for seven common illnesses, without seeing a GP. Conditions include sinusitis, sore throat, earache and UTI.

Get fast, expert advice and treatment close to home. #PharmacyFirst

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Feeling under the weather? Think Pharmacy First.

Pharmacies can provide NHS prescription medicine for seven common illnesses, without seeing a GP. Conditions include sinusitis, sore throat, earache and UTI.

Get fast, expert advice and treatment close to home. #PharmacyFirst

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

In April our fantastic maternity teams across Co Durham & Darlington welcomed 289 beautiful babies into the world!👶💙💜

A huge congrats to all the families on their new arrivals & huge thanks to our amazing staff for the care, compassion & dedication they show every day.💐

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn.

This advice can help you to stay safe and avoid getting sunburn, reducing your risk of developing skin cancer.

#SkinCancerAwarenessMonth