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Choosing the right service this half term helps you get the care you need and quicker too. ✅

There's lots of services available to care for your little ones – whether it's a sore throat, a bump or bruise, or even something more serious like a suspected broken bone.

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🏆 Congratulations to our September Team of the Month joint winners!
👏 Ward 12 Respiratory Team – UHND
👏 Health Squad – Darlington

Both teams were recognised for their compassion, dedication and commitment to making a real difference to patients and our communities. 💙

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💙 Not sure where to go for medical help? NHS 111 online can help.

If you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do, visit NHS 111 online or via the NHS App to get advice and find out where to get the right care.

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💙 Spiritual care is about listening, offering comfort and supporting patients, families and colleagues through difficult times.

Available to people of all faiths and none, whenever support is needed.

#SpiritualCareWeek

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💊 Think Pharmacy First

Your local pharmacist can offer advice and, where appropriate, treatment for 7 common conditions, including shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo and uncomplicated UTIs in women.

#ThinkPharmacyFirst

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🌟 Celebrating the future

Yesterday T-Level students came together to share how their placements are building skills, confidence and ambitions for careers in healthcare.

We’re proud of their achievements and grateful to the colleagues supporting them.

#TLevelsWeek

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🚭 Stoptober: Smoke Free support

Tried quitting before? Try again with Smoke Free – a free 24/7 digital service with personalised support, craving tips and progress tracking. 📱💙

Download at https://t.co/lPeikyrugj

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Absolutely amazing team 💙

Well done to the frailty team who recently received a message of thanks from a grateful family.

#ThankfulThursday

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🌧️ Rainy day? Bring the fun indoors!
💃 Race to tidy up have a living room dance-off or try a quick 10min workout like Activate.
Movement doesn’t have to feel like exercise – just make it fun! 🏃‍♀️
🔗 Find more tips from Joe Wicks: https://t.co/mXBcoZJMWL
#LetsMove #JoeWicksTopTips

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💉 Daniel shares why getting his flu vaccine is important and how it helps protect him & those around him. 🛡️💙

👀 Watch his advice and book your flu vaccine with your GP or pharmacist. 👩‍⚕️

🎥 https://t.co/4LrC7tIuts

More info: https://t.co/IUqtFgwFZ5

#BeWiseImmunise

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🌟 Meet Tunmise, a T-Level Health student at Bishop Auckland College

From achieving a distinction to gaining hands-on NHS experience, she’s building skills and confidence for a future in nursing.

Her advice? It’s hard work, but it’s worth it! 👏

#TLevelsWeek #TLevel

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🎙️ What does spiritual care look like in practice?

For #SpiritualCareWeek Chaplain Justin Mihoc joins our Inside CDDFT podcast to explore how spiritual care supports patient wellbeing and its links with healthcare outcomes.

https://t.co/IVii7X2gLF

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Don’t let the flu give your little pumpkin a fright. Keep them protected so they can enjoy spooky fun without the sniffles.

Children aged 2–3 can get a free flu nasal spray from their GP practice or community pharmacy – it’s quick, safe, and needle-free.

#BeWiseImmunise

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🎉Congratulations to Megan Johnson from Bishop Auckland College, our North East T-Level Student of the Year!

After health placements with #TeamCDDFT, she’s studying Physiotherapy at Teesside University.

Good luck at the national awards, Megan.

#TLevelsWeek #TLevels

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Sig up for free - https://t.co/XWiNoxrlFx

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💻 Thinking about a career in Dietetics?

Join our online NHS Nutrition & Dietetics Careers Event to hear from dietitians, students and newly qualified staff, and explore apprenticeships and assistant roles.

📅 Wednesday 4 Nov | 3–5.30pm | MS Teams
📲 Book via QR code/link.

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📱It only takes a few minutes to download the NHS App and turn on notifications.

With notifications on, you’ll receive important messages and updates from NHS services directly to your phone, helping you stay on top of your healthcare.

#TapTheApp #HereToHelp

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This #SpiritualCareWeek we’re celebrating our Chaplaincy Service & the support it offers patients & families through difficult times.

Available to people of all faiths & none, spiritual care supports emotional & spiritual wellbeing, recognising the person behind the patient.

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📱Don’t miss important updates from your GP practice or hospital.

The NHS App can send you messages about appointments, test results and your care.

Turn on notifications and check your messages within 24 hours so you don’t miss anything important.

#TapTheApp #HereToHelp

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💙Fantastic feedback for our Sensory Smart Families course!
🌟100% improved their understanding of their child’s sensory needs
🌟98% improved their knowledge of how to provide support
🌟100% would recommend the programme
👏Well done to our Children’s Occupational Therapy team!